Preparing for Things to Come - Mark 13:1-13

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A Casual Conversation that Turns Serious (13:1-2)

  • The magnificence of the Temple
  • The theological significance of the Temple
  • Jesus’ announcement concerning the Temple

 

A Question of Timing (13:3-4) (Matthew 24:3)

  • The faith of the question
  • The complexity of the question

  

The Response of Jesus: Prophecy and Pastoral Care (13:5-13)

  • Warnings and Admonitions
  • Be aware of deception (Vv. 5-6) (2 Peter 2:1-3)
  • Be prepared for trouble and trials (Vv. 7-8) 
  • Be ready for persecution (Vv. 9-13) (Acts 4:7-12; 2 Tim. 3:12-13)

 

  • Promises and Commands
  • God is using this time to save the nations – And we are called to participate (Vs. 10) (Mt. 24:14; 2 Pt. 3:9; Mt. 28:18-20) 
  • God is using this time to save His people – So don’t give up (Vs. 13)
  • Jesus is coming back and He will be victorious – So have hope (Mark 13:24-27)