An Episcopal Sermon: November 16, 2025
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Subject of Sermon: The disciples are forewarned of the destruction of the Jewish temple and of great upheavals in the natural and supernatural order that must take place before the end of history.
Sermon By: The Rev. Karen Cuffie at The Episcopal Church in Almaden.
Today's Gospel Reading: Luke 21:5-19
“ When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with
beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, "As for these
things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left
upon another; all will be thrown down."
They asked him, "Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign
that this is about to take place?" And he said, "Beware that you are not led
astray; for many will come in my name and say, `I am he!' and, `The time
is near!' Do not go after them.
"When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these
things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately."
Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom
against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places
famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs
from heaven.
"But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they
will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought
before kings and governors because of my name. This will give you an
opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defense
in advance; for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your
opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be betrayed
even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put
some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. But
not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your
souls." ”
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