Chapter 21 begins with the familiar story of Jesus commending the widow for her gift. He makes the stewardship point that the widow gives more since she gives out of what she lives on and the wealthy folks are merely giving out of their abundance. A lesson that speaks to us who live with abundance.
Jesus then shifts the conversation to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple and the unknown time when the Son of Man will return. Jesus uses typical apocalyptic images such as the sun, moon, and stars (21:25). Note that the Son of Man term is frequently used in the apocalyptic vision of Ezekiel. In the Gospels Son of Man refers to Jesus. As we read these references to the unknown future coming of the Son of Man, we are reminded that the season of Advent anticipates both the coming of Christ and the time when Christ will come again.
Jesus continues to hold the interest and have the support of the crowds (Luke 21: 37-38).
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