Sermons

Awake to the End

February 26, 2023 Preacher: Ryan Brice Series: The Gospel of Mark

Passage: Mark 13:1–37

Main Idea: Followers of Jesus must be aware, to avoid deception, and awake, to remain faithful, as we await the end.

  • Mark 13:1–4
  • Matthew 24:3

The Signs Will Continue Until the End - Mark 13:5–13

  • Jesus warns His disciples about spiritual and physical calamities that will continue until the end comes
    • Mark 13:5–8
    • Revelation 6:1–8
  • Jesus warns His disciples about the ongoing persecution that His followers will face until the end comes
    • Mark 13:9–13
    • Revelation 6:9–11

The Destruction of the Temple Foretold and Foretells of the End - Mark 13:14–23

  • Jesus, borrowing from past prophetic events, foretells of the coming destruction of the temple
    • Mark 13:14–20
    • Daniel 8:13
    • Daniel 9:26
  • The destruction of the physical temple in Jerusalem serves as an ongoing warning to God’s people, the spiritual temple, to remain pure to the end
    • Mark 13:21–23
    • Daniel 9:27
    • 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12

The Son of Man Promises to Return in the End - Mark 13:24–27

  • The culmination of all earthly calamities will usher in the second coming of Jesus
    • Mark 13:24–26
    • Revelation 6:12–17
  • All of Christ’s elect will be gathered to Him at His return
    • Mark 13:27
    • Revelation 7:1–4, 9–14

The Watchfulness, Obedience, and Patience Required Until the End - Mark 13:28–37

  • The lesson of the fig tree served as a warning of the imminent destruction of the temple in Jerusalem
    • Mark 13:28–31
  • Jesus warns His followers to always be ready for His return
    • Mark 13:32–37
    • 2 Thessalonians 2:13–15

So What?

  • Will Christ find me wise and faithful upon His return?
    • Luke 12:41–43

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