Friday, August 29, 2014

In Context...

Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.” (Matthew 16:28 ESV) In the immediately preceding statement, Jesus talked about His coming back with His angels as Judge, when everyone will see His glory. This statement might make it seem like He was saying that some of them would see that event. But in the fuller context He is talking about the fact that most, unlike the twelve, had not recognized Him at all. This statement foreshadows what Matthew will share next - an event when some of them did see His glory, and the understood more fully how His death fit into the big picture. He is the King. He does deserve our allegiance. He is coming again.

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