Watch and Wait
But in those days, after that tribulation: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; Mark 13:24 · Berean Standard Bible
After the tribulation, the sun will go dark and the moon will stop shining — the whole universe will signal that something ultimate is happening.
When God steps onto the stage of human history in a decisive way, even the cosmos responds. This is language from the ancient prophets about the Day of the Lord.
Jesus describes what will follow the great tribulation.
The imagery is breathtaking and terrifying at once. The lights of the universe dimming because something greater is about to appear.
Jesus draws on cosmic imagery from Isaiah 13:10 and 34:4, describing the darkening of sun and moon as signs of divine intervention that accompanies the Day of the Lord.
In prophetic literature, cosmic disturbances signify the unraveling of the current world order and the inauguration of God's decisive eschatological action.
Jesus describes cosmic signs using Old Testament prophetic language.
The discourse shifts from historical tribulation to cosmic upheaval, marking the transition from earthly events to the climactic return of the Son of Man.
22For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
23So be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance.
24But in those days, after that tribulation: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light;
25the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’
26At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
Read all of Mark 13 — Jesus sits on the Mount of Olives and describes the end of the age. His final command is simple and relentless: stay alert.
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