The Coming Tribulation. Mark 13:19-23. “For in those days there will be such tribulation as has not been from the beginning of the creation that God created until now, and never will be. “And if the Lord had not cut short the days, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the…

The Abomination that Causes Desolation. Mark 13:14-18. “But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not to be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. “Let the one who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter his house, to take anything out, “and…

Expect Persecution. Mark 13:9-13. “But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before kings and governors for my sake, to bear witness before them. “And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations. “And when they bring you to trial and…

Early signs of the End. Mark 13:5-8. And Jesus began to say to them, “See that no one leads you astray. “Many will come in my name saying, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end…

The Coming Destruction of the Temple. Mark 13:1-4. And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not…

Giving from the Heart. Mark 12:41-44. And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “Truly,…

Warning Against Self-Seeking. Mark 12:38-40. And in his teaching, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in market places. “and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, “who devour widows’ houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive…

Turning the Tables. Mark 12:35-37. And as Jesus taught in the temple he said, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David? “David himself, in the Holy Spirit, declared, “‘The Lord said to my Lord,  “Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet.”‘ “David himself calls him Lord. So…

A Sincere Question. Mark 12:28-34. And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, he asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all? “Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. “‘And you…

A Challenge About the Resurrection. Mark 12:18-27. And Sadducees came to him, who say that there is no resurrection. And they asked him a question, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife, but leaves no child, the man must take the widow and raise up offspring for…