In session 4 of 6, “Church Age Bookends: Pentecost to Portents,” Dr. Alan Kurschner delivered this talk at the conference, The Celestial Disturbances. Dr. Kurschner examines Peter’s use of Joel’s prophecy in Acts 2 and explains why it matters for understanding the church age, the celestial disturbances, the Day of the Lord, and the timing of the rapture. Building on the biblical pattern from Joel, Matthew 24, Luke 21, and Acts 2, this teaching argues that the cosmic signs of the sun, moon, and heavens are not random prophetic details—they function as a major time indicator in end-time prophecy.

Luke 21 and the Olivet Discourse: “When These Things Begin to Take Place” In session 3 of 6, “Luke: When these things begin to happen," Ryan Habbena delivered this talk at the conference, The Celestial Disturbances.  In this session, the Lukan account of the Olivet Discourse is examined with careful biblical exposition, showing how Luke 21 contributes to a fuller understanding of Jesus’ teaching on the end times. While Matthew 24 is often viewed as the most detailed account of the Olivet Discourse, Luke’s version brings out unique emphases that help believers understand the signs, timing, and spiritual preparation connected to the return of Christ.