Who is Jesus addressing in Luke 21 when He talks about the end-time signs and the kingdom?
In Luke 21, Jesus is addressing the Jews, specifically the nation of Israel, not the world. He speaks to them about the end-time signs, the Son of Man coming in a cloud, and the kingdom of God being nigh at hand.
Les explains that in Luke 21, Jesus is not addressing the world but is addressing Jews, the nation of Israel in particular. The context describes end-time signs in the sun, moon, stars, distress of nations, men's hearts failing for fear, and the powers of heaven being shaken. After the tribulation, those still living on the planet will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin, they are told to look up and lift up their heads because their redemption draws nigh. Les then points to the fig tree and verse 31: when they see these things come to pass, they should know the kingdom of God is nigh at hand, as He returns to Jerusalem, to the Mount of Olives. He then transitions to Acts chapter 1.
And there shall be 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 roaring;
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