Trinity/After Pentecost · The Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Trinity
Luke 21:25-36
Signs of the End of the Age
November 29, 2026
Overview & Insights
“Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.” (Luke 21:27)
Since Jesus’s arrival in Jerusalem it has become clear that his messianic authority is in irreconcilable conflict with the existing power structure in Jerusalem. His prediction of the destruction of the temple (21:5–6) now leads to an extended explanation (addressed to his disciples) that looks beyond his own imminent death and resurrection to a time when that conflict will be resolved. The power of the present Jerusalem establishment will be destroyed, and the risen Jesus will enter into his destined authority as the Son of Man. The reader’s awareness of this ultimate prospect will provide a vital counterpoint to the apparent “defeat” of Jesus in Jerusalem that will be narrated in chapters 22–23.
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Commentary
Enduring Word Bible Commentary Luke Chapter 21 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik works through the signs in sun and moon, the coming of the Son of Man, and the call to watch.
Luke 21:25 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic and modern commentary voices on the cosmic signs and the nearness of redemption.
Commentary on Luke 21:25-36 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary scholarship on watchfulness and hope for this exact Advent reading.
Luke 21:25-36 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary naming hardship and hope as the honest frame for Advent.
Luke 21 Commentary (Precept Austin) Precept Austin
Detailed verse-by-verse evangelical notes and word studies on the signs of the end and the parable of the fig tree.
Sunday Connection: First Sunday of Advent (Cycle C) Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
A Catholic reflection and teaching guide on watching for the coming of the Son of Man.
We Are Waiting, Advent 1 (C) Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church
An Episcopal sermon on this reading and the posture of Advent waiting.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Luke Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Luke's setting and its eschatological teaching.
BibleProject: Overview of Luke 10-24 BibleProject
An animated overview of the second half of Luke, including the Jerusalem discourse on the last days.
Luke 21:25 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word-by-word text with parsing for terms like signs, redemption, and watch.
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Questions preachers ask
What does Jesus say of the end?
There will be signs in sun, moon, and stars and distress among the nations, then the Son of Man will come in glory; straighten up, for your redemption draws near, and stay awake (Luke 21:25–36).
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