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Luke.17:24 for as the lightning, when it flashes out of the one part under the sky, shines to the other part under the sky; so will the Son of Man be in his day. 17:25 But first, he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.

One must stop and reason the verses above these where Jesus states his kingdom will not come with observation, are very strong words for those worshiping by site as the Jews religion did in the physical temple, kings, and priesthood, whom saw the greatest wars fought on earth by God's own hand.

Christ now tells them the the biggest event in the whole world would not be noted by most of mankind, including them, which is Christ incoming Kingdom! How many have been mislead over this subject, a few, or the majority of mankind since Christ? That generation, and the interpretation of that generation has since Christ mislead most religion into thinking they were that marked generation.

Matthew 16:3 In the morning, 'It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.' Hypocrites! You know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but you can't discern the signs of the times!

Matthew 24:24 For there will arise false christs, and false prophets, and they will show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.

Where does lightning flash up is the question? If lightning flash up physically all would see that a storm is coming particularly an aquiculture community whom lives depend upon knowing the sky's (the Jewish system of things Christ speaks to here), the seasons, and weather. Moreover, just below Christ tells his disciples that the day of his coming will over take mankind like the flood did in Noah's day, it will be a snare trapping a wild animal seeking food, unexpectedly, they are caught for lust of their flesh.

John 4:48 Jesus therefore said to him, "Unless you see signs and wonders, you will in no way believe."

John 6:2 A great multitude followed him, because they saw his signs which he did on those who were sick.

John 6:26 Jesus answered them, "Most certainly I tell you, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves, and were filled.

Strange most Christian's religion's are looking for physical signs in the skies, but they too are planted in the flesh and grow into weeds with fleshly minds. still they will be caught unaware? The real issue is not the physical, but spiritual, just as Christ brothers are not known by the world, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Where does the lightning flash up? It is in the hearts of those anointed by God's Spirit they will know the Lord's is coming, not by man's will, or a churches teachings, or anything else under the Sun, but through the power of God's Holy Spirit, no human is going to take credit for the coming of the Lord, not even Jesus knew the day or hour of his return, nor the angels, yet puny men of the flesh, to no surprise think they are apprized of such information since Christ walked the earth.

2 Peter 1:19 We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the morning star arises in your hearts:

John 17:14 I have given them your word. The world hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

John 17:25 Righteous Father, the world hasn't known you, but I knew you; and these knew that you sent me.

1 John 3:1 Behold, how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn't know us, because it didn't know him.

Let us remember God is not hurrying people into the ark of salvation, the Christ, by dates or signs, he is by His love, that is, an appeal to his great kindness towards mankind in giving them His son life, if that is not enough than signs will not change a person hearts. The Good News will be preached and if that Good News does not change ones heart to freely give their love and will to God, than no prophecy or pushing of fearful signs will put a person into Christ for salvation. We appeal to others through God's love, if we uses fear of death as the motivator nothing gained, for love gains nothing out of fear, not faith or trust in a good righteous God whom has sworn not one promise to us would go unfulfilled.

Matthew 16:17 Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.

Luke 11:29 When the multitudes were gathering together to him, he began to say, "This is an evil generation. It seeks after a sign. No sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah, the prophet.

Luke 11:30 For even as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will also the Son of Man be to this generation.

Luke 11:32 The men of Nineveh will stand up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, one greater than Jonah is here.

Matthew 24:14 This Good News of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world for a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.

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