Advent Season · Year C
First Sunday of Advent
4th Sunday before Christmas · November 28, 2027
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
Commentary on Luke 21:25-36 Working Preacher
The Lutheran home commentary on Advent 1, reading the cosmic signs as a call to hopeful watchfulness rather than fear.
Luke 21:25-36 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary that frames the passage as the start of the church's hopeful, cyclical story.
Luke 21 - The Coming of the Son of Man Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse-by-verse evangelical study of the Olivet Discourse as Luke tells it.
Luke Commentaries and Sermons Precept Austin
An inductive study gateway with word studies and cross references across Luke, including chapter 21.
Luke 21:25 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries gathered verse by verse on the fig tree and the call to watch.
Luke 21:25 Verse-by-Verse Commentary StudyLight
A large library of expositors stacked verse by verse for a further voice on the passage.
We Are Waiting, Advent 1 (C) Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church
An Anglican homily on Advent as a season of active, hopeful waiting rather than passive delay.
Background & Word Study
Book of Luke Overview BibleProject
An animated overview of Luke's structure and themes to set the Gospel in context.
Luke 21:25 Interlinear BibleHub
The Greek of the passage word by word with parsing and lexical helps.
Enter the Bible: Luke Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's book introduction to Luke and its distinctive concerns.
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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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