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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