Scripture lesson

Our Hebrew Lesson comes from Jeremiah 33:14-16

The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I

made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at that

time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute

justice and righteousness in the land. 16 In those days Judah will be saved and

Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called:

“The LORD is our righteousness.”

Our Gospel Lesson comes from Luke 21:25-36

 “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress

among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. 26 People will

faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers

of the heavens will be shaken. 27 Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in a

cloud’ with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place,

stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

29 Then he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees; 30 as soon as

they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already

near. 31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away

until all things have taken place. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my

words will not pass away.

34 “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and

drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day does not catch you

unexpectedly, 35 like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the

whole earth. 36 Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to

escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”