LIVING WITH THE END IN MIND (33)
by Jim Perdue
Scripture: Mark 13:1-37
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Title: Living With the End in Mind (33)
Series: The Gospel of Mark-A Journey with Jesus
Author: Jim Perdue
Text: Mark 13:1-37
- We are studying the Gospel of Mark on Sunday mornings in a series called, A Journey With Jesus. Today, we come to Mark 13:1-37. That's right, we're going to look at the entire chapter this morning because the whole chapter covers one major theme; the end times.
- Mark 13 records what is called Jesus' Olivet Discourse. *Why is it called that? Because verse 3 tells us that "He sat on the Mount of Olives" and then He began to teach them. Theologians like to make up fancy names for stuff in the Bible so instead of calling it, "The Teaching of Jesus on the Mount of Olives," they call it "The Olivet Discourse." I'm sure you feel a whole lot smarter now, don't you!*
- Many say this is by far the most difficult passage in the book of Mark and quite possibly in all the New Testament. Almost every verse has multiple allusions to both the Old Testament and the nature of this prophecy has multiple fulfillments culminating in a final fulfillment.
- In Jesus' day, the people expected the Messiah to show up, overthrow Rome, and establish His kingdom right away. That's why they were so excited when John the Baptist said, "The Kingdom of heaven is at hand." They thought Jesus was going to save them from Rome. Years later, as Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, the crowd couldn't hold back their excitement. They wanted Jesus to set them free from earthly oppression. But the disciples missed a key part of the plan- Jesus had to suffer, die, and rise again. Even though He told them repeatedly, they couldn't grasp it. So when Jesus explained that He was leaving and wouldn't return to establish His kingdom for a long time, they must have been shocked.2 READ 3-13, 32-37
- *Few subjects spark greater interest than the study of the "end times." Christians and non-Christians alike are fascinated by the issue. Unfortunately, through the years, t ...
Series: The Gospel of Mark-A Journey with Jesus
Author: Jim Perdue
Text: Mark 13:1-37
- We are studying the Gospel of Mark on Sunday mornings in a series called, A Journey With Jesus. Today, we come to Mark 13:1-37. That's right, we're going to look at the entire chapter this morning because the whole chapter covers one major theme; the end times.
- Mark 13 records what is called Jesus' Olivet Discourse. *Why is it called that? Because verse 3 tells us that "He sat on the Mount of Olives" and then He began to teach them. Theologians like to make up fancy names for stuff in the Bible so instead of calling it, "The Teaching of Jesus on the Mount of Olives," they call it "The Olivet Discourse." I'm sure you feel a whole lot smarter now, don't you!*
- Many say this is by far the most difficult passage in the book of Mark and quite possibly in all the New Testament. Almost every verse has multiple allusions to both the Old Testament and the nature of this prophecy has multiple fulfillments culminating in a final fulfillment.
- In Jesus' day, the people expected the Messiah to show up, overthrow Rome, and establish His kingdom right away. That's why they were so excited when John the Baptist said, "The Kingdom of heaven is at hand." They thought Jesus was going to save them from Rome. Years later, as Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, the crowd couldn't hold back their excitement. They wanted Jesus to set them free from earthly oppression. But the disciples missed a key part of the plan- Jesus had to suffer, die, and rise again. Even though He told them repeatedly, they couldn't grasp it. So when Jesus explained that He was leaving and wouldn't return to establish His kingdom for a long time, they must have been shocked.2 READ 3-13, 32-37
- *Few subjects spark greater interest than the study of the "end times." Christians and non-Christians alike are fascinated by the issue. Unfortunately, through the years, t ...
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