8 Watch For Me
Ransom for Many: Book of Mark • Sermon • Submitted
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· 7 viewsBig Idea: Always be ready for Jesus to return by serving faithfully as you watch for Him. (Hint: It’s not about the timeline)
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Introduction
Introduction
From background above – start with end of 12 to lead into the situation of 13.
Jesus brings the disciples to Jerusalem for Passover week. He was just teaching in the temple – beware of scribes who have corrupted the temple system that mistreats widows, poor widow gives to the temple system that is mistreating her.
disciples In awe of a failing religious system and its buildings – entrapments.
disciples In awe of a failing religious system and its buildings – entrapments.
2 Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left upon another—all will be thrown down.”
Mark 13:2
Now Jesus is coming out of the Temple with them. Disciples began exclaiming about the marvelous facility.
Now Jesus is coming out of the Temple with them. Disciples began exclaiming about the marvelous facility.
Jesus warns that these things are temporary and will soon be gone.
Jesus then predicts the destruction of the temple.
2 Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left upon another—all will be thrown down.”
Jesus then predicts the destruction of the temple.
The disciples ask when that will happen and Jesus gives a longer talk about the things to come.
The major theme in is Watch! Be on guard!
The disciples ask when that will happen and Jesus gives a longer talk about the things to come.
Jesus warns that these things are temporary and will soon be gone.
Points
Points
The major theme in is Watch! Be on guard!
Warning: The Beginning of the End
Warning: The Beginning of the End
v. 3-4 the four closest disciples asking questions for clarification. When and what signs?
Discerning the Times
False teachers
v.5 beware, be on guard, watch out that no one deceives you.
5 Jesus told them, “Watch out that no one deceives you.
v.6 warning against false prophets and false Christs leading people astray.
v.6 warning against false prophets and false Christs leading people astray.
World Upheaval
v.7 wars, but don’t be afraid, alarmed,
7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, don’t be alarmed; these things must take place, but it is not yet the end.
these things will come but that isn’t the end yet.
these things will come but that isn’t the end yet.
v.8 world calamity, but this is just the beginning. Like birth pains.
Persecution
v.9 you be on your guard. Personal persecution as well. mission of proclaiming the gospel in the midst of suffering.
10 And it is necessary that the gospel be preached to all nations.
v.10 the gospel must continue to go out to all the world despite and maybe because of the persecutions.
the gospel must continue to go out to all the world despite and maybe because of the persecutions.
v.11 don’t worry or be anxious because the Holy Spirit will speak through you.
v.12 hate, even within families will devour
v.13 hated because of Jesus but standing fast, enduring until the end will save
Endure until the end and be delivered
War in Judea and Destruction of the Temple
v.14abomination in the temple and war in Judea. Flee to the mountains
v. 15-18 the urgency and suffering of fleeing the battle
v.19 in those days. Then when this happens. Tribulation = severe suffering.
Days of suffering cut short so not all the chosen are lost.
v.21-23 another warning about false prophets and Christs.
Signs and wonders, may lead even the chosen astray.
Need for discernment is reiterated
v.23 be on guard. stand guard All things. Beforehand.
23 And you must watch! I have told you everything in advance.
All things in advance.
The most helpful way to understand this prophecy is like we do with the Old Testament.
The near term and the long term are overlaid and no timeline is set. Some of these things will happen soon and some at a further distant point.
v.24 then the coming of Jesus
The Son of Man Returns
The Son of Man Returns
v.24 after the tribulation
after the tribulation
all these are signs accompanying the return at once, not a series leading up to the return.
v.26 they will see – those in that day.
26 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.
Mark 13:26
v.26 Then = at that time. This all happens at once the signs heralding the coming as He comes.
v.24 in those days v.26 they will see. Some time in the future.
Son of Man coming in clouds – just as He went and was prophesied. Power and glory. All to see.
Son of Man coming in clouds – just as He went and was prophesied. Power and glory. All to see.
v.27 Angels gathering the chosen. From “all four corners of the globe”
v.27 Angels gathering the chosen. From “all four corners of the globe”
Vague Timing - parable of fig tree as symbol of discernment
v.28-31 fig tree parable
just as you can determine seasons by stage of trees, recognize return is coming
could possibly be reference to temple – first one that was cursed and destroyed, second ref. to future fruitful temple in new Jerusalem.
v.31 day and hour no one knows.
my words are more reliable and sure to happen than heaven and earth.
Watch for Me
Watch for Me
32 “Now concerning that day or hour no one knows—neither the angels in heaven nor the Son—but only the Father.
on guard, alert, prepared. keep awake, alert, vigilant., stay awake, stay awake
on guard, alert, prepared. keep awake, alert, vigilant., stay awake, stay awake
the master is gone, leaves the servants to get the job done, don’t know when he’ll return. Don’t let him come back to find you sleeping.
Conclusion
Conclusion
Conclusion
Conclusion
37 And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Be alert!”
Watch – Be on guard! Beware of false teachers and false Christs. Guard against deceivers.
Watch – Be on guard! Beware of false teachers and false Christs. Guard against deceivers.
Be on your guard for you will be persecuted. Continue to proclaim the gospel. Endure to the end.
Be on your guard for the coming war.
Be on your guard, stay awake, keep watch. Jesus is coming again but you don’t know when.
Jesus seems to be showing here that trying to determine signs is not the point. No one knows. Not even Jesus knows when the Father will send Him back for His people.
Signs and times but only vague to keep the focus off a timeline and on to always being watchful, guarding, serving effectively.
is not about signs and timetables, but about discernment and intentionality.
Two encouragements to remain faithful until the end. Faithful to proclaim the gospel even in persecution,
and faithful to continue the work He gave each one while we watch for His return.
Big Idea: Always be ready for Jesus to return by serving faithfully as you watch for Him. (Hint: It’s not about the timeline)
Big Idea: Always be ready for Jesus to return by serving faithfully as you watch for Him. (Hint: It’s not about the timeline)
Two encouragements to remain faithful until the end. Faithful to proclaim the gospel even in persecution,
Always be ready for Jesus to return by serving faithfully as you watch for Him. (Hint: It’s not about the timeline)
and faithful to continue the work He gave each one while we watch for His return.
What About You?
What About You?
What are we to do with this prophecy - Jesus’ answer to the disciples about signs and times?
First, what did Jesus keep saying?
Don’t be alarmed. Don’t worry. our faith is in Jesus so we can endure until the end.
Second, be on guard, watch, stay awake, serve faithfully while you wait for His return.