Luke 21:25-26

Luke 21:25-26

[25] And  signs  in  the sun,  and  in the moon,  and  in the stars;  and  upon  the earth  distress  of nations,  with  perplexity;  the sea  and  the waves  [26] Men's  hearts failing them  for  fear,  and  for looking after  those things which are coming on  the earth:  for  the powers  of heaven  shall be shaken. 

What is the context of Luke 21:25-26?

What does Luke 21:25-26 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Tribulation conditions at the end of the times of the Gentiles are again in view (cf. Luke 21:10-11; Revelation 6-18). The scope of these crises is global, not just in Judea (cf. Luke 21:20-21). Probably we should understand the roaring of the sea literally since Jesus also mentioned waves. Evidently the disturbances in the heavens will affect the tides and waves causing great insecurity. Global catastrophes will portend even greater trouble to come for those living on the earth in the Tribulation, and they will fear greatly. The universe will appear to be about to break up.