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Signs of the Times: The Great American Eclipse (The Total Eclipse of the Son)

April 7, 2024

A nation where there is no fear of God nor faith in what’s good is a nation soon gone.

Genesis 1:14

Then God said, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years…

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Luke 21:25-28

And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.

Nineveh should remind us of Jonah, judgment, and Jesus.

We don’t need a total eclipse of the sun to tell us that we are a nation that has totally eclipsed the Son.

Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

Christian, we are called to be aware and beware.

2 Peter 3:17-18

You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

Additional Scriptures Referenced: Hebrews 10:24-25; Acts 2:19-20; Leviticus 23; Exodus 12:1-3; Luke 21:10-1;

Romans 1:18-32

Discussion Questions

  1. Discuss the scope and purpose of Hebrews 10:24-25. How does gathering publicly contribute to our spiritual alertness?
  2. According to Genesis 1:14, how does the Lord utilize the lights in the firmament? Why are the Jewish Feasts significant to understand in relation to God’s calendar and timing?
  3. How should we interpret celestial signs? Why must we be cautious not to blindly accept any narrative or conspiracies that we read or see online?
  4. What should Nineveh remind us of, and how can we make personal applications in light of those reminders?
  5. Discuss the significance of the quote: “Christian, we are called to be aware and beware.” How does 2 Peter 3:17-18 assist us in this aspect?