Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Derfor må dere være på vakt, for dere vet ikke hvilken dag deres Herre kommer. Dette må dere forstå: Hvis en huseier hadde visst når tyven ville komme for å bryte seg inn hos ham, ville han holde vakt for å fange tyven før han brøt seg inn. På samme måte skal dere alltid være forberedt, for Menneskesønnen kommer på et tidspunkt dere ikke venter det.
What Does This Mean?
Jesus warns his disciples to stay vigilant because they won't know when he will return. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared at all times.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're waiting for a surprise visit from your favorite auntie. You don’t know exactly when she'll show up, so you always keep an eye out and make sure everything is ready just in case!
Historical Background
Matthew wrote this gospel around AD 80-90, likely aimed at Jewish Christians who were expecting Jesus' return. The context was a community seeking guidance amidst uncertainty.
Living It Out Today
Think of a time when you missed an important call because your phone was off or out of battery. Similarly, we need to be prepared spiritually for any moment Christ could come back.
Topics
watchfulnesspreparationfaithhopereturn of Christreadiness