Christ's Return

Amen Podcast

Alex and Lokelani Wilson

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

5 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 14 September 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Amen Podcast, we dive deep into one of Scripture's most debated passages about Jesus's second coming. We explore Matthew 24:29-31, where Jesus describes the sun being darkened, the moon losing its light, and stars falling from heaven.

What did Jesus really mean by these cosmic signs? Are they literal or symbolic? We examine the Old Testament connections to similar language used in Isaiah and Ezekiel when describing the fall of nations, and discover how Jesus uses this apocalyptic imagery to describe both the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD and His ultimate return.

We discuss the three key characteristics of Christ's second coming - it will be unmistakable, universal, and unstoppable - and why this truth should give Christians hope, remind us of our eternal home, and provide help in difficult times. Rather than constantly looking for subtle signs, we explore how believers should live ready every day, focusing on sharing the gospel with compassion and truth.

The episode concludes with practical application questions about living faithfully while anticipating Christ's return, emphasizing our call to be others-focused rather than comfortable in our faith.

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0:00.0	Aloha and welcome back to Amen podcast. I'm Lukilani, and today we're tackling one of the most debated passages in scripture, Matthew 24 versus 29 through 31. This is where Jesus describes the sun being darkened, the moon losing its light, and stars falling from heaven. But what did he really mean?
0:25.5	Is it literal, symbolic, or what does it tell us about his return?
0:31.0	This passage has divided scholars for centuries, and today we're going to dig into what Jesus was actually saying to his disciples about the signs of his coming.
0:37.2	Before we jump in, if this podcast is a help to you, please hit subscribe and leave us a five-star
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0:43.6	It can really help others find us.
0:45.9	And you can also support this ministry of Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.com.
0:52.2	Let's dive deep into these cosmic signs and what they mean for us today.
0:59.1	Amen. Thank you. Matthew 25, 29, 29 through 31, excuse me. Immediately after the distress of
1:07.9	those days, the sun will be darkened, the moon will not give its light,
1:11.5	the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.
1:15.8	Then there will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven, and then all the peoples of the earth
1:21.9	will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
1:28.2	And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call.
1:32.6	And they will gather,
1:33.7	and they will gather his elect from the four winds from one end of the earths to,
1:39.3	from one end of the heavens to the other.
1:42.9	When I, ever since I was a little boy, I've always loved the moon.
1:47.0	I used to stay out, you know, until the streetlights came on, skateboarding with my friends.
1:52.2	And I've always thought the moon was just so beautiful.
1:55.5	And of course, when I got older, I learned, I guess in elementary school, you learned that
1:59.7	the moon doesn't have light of its own.
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