📖 Sermon 106 – The Signs of the Times
Date: [no date given]
Text: Luke 12:54–59
Introduction
The people of Jesus’ day were skilled at predicting the weather, yet blind to the spiritual signs unfolding before them. Jesus rebukes their hypocrisy and calls them to discern the crucial moment standing right before their eyes — the presence of the Messiah.
A. Weather observers of great accuracy
“When ye see a cloud rise out of the west…”
They understood patterns and drew sound conclusions.
B. Common sense applied to earthly matters
They were not ignorant or unintelligent.
They simply failed to use that same wisdom spiritually.
A. The greatest event in history was before them
Christ had come — teaching, healing, revealing the Kingdom.
B. Their blindness sprang from unbelief
They refused to acknowledge what was obvious.
Signs were plentiful, but their hearts were hardened.
C. Jesus calls it hypocrisy
They pretended ignorance while seeing clearly enough in worldly matters.
A. “Why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?”
Conscience bears witness.
Scripture testifies.
Reason confirms the truth.
B. The urgency of reconciliation
Jesus warns to agree with the adversary “while thou art in the way.”
This speaks of repentance before judgment falls.
C. Refusal leads to certain judgment
The debtor’s prison illustrates the seriousness of delaying repentance.
Conclusion
The signs of Christ’s presence were clear then, and the signs of His coming are clear now. Let us not be blind to the day of grace. Discern the time, hear His voice, and be reconciled to God before the day of judgment arrives.
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