Speaker: Hilary Smith
Date: 28/03/2021

In our series of going through the Gospel of Mark, we’ve now reached Chapter 13 – We’ll be focusing on Mark 13:32-37. Whilst we don’t know the date of Jesus’ second coming, we certainly know that He will come again! We’ll be exploring “What does it mean to be alert, keeping watch for Jesus’ return? How can we live for today in light of our eternal future?

Online Service

Digging Deeper Resources

Read Mark 13 online at Bible.is and watch the Lumo Project’s dramatization

Read in depth about Mark 13 in the Enduring Word Commentary.

An extract from the video ‘Drive Thru History – The Gospels’ Did Jesus really predict the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem?

Herod’s Temple: In Mark Chapter 13, Jesus’ disciples stated “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!” This video gives a perspective of what that temple would have looked like.

Olivet Discourse and the Synoptic Gospels Parallels, arranged by Faith Thinkers. Serious study of this discourse is greatly helped by comparing all three versions.

Discover our Lent 2021 theme, exploring the book Living His Story: Revealing the extraordinary love of God in ordinary ways.

Questions for Reflection

Jesus instructs us to: “Watch!” “Be ready” or “Be prepared” in Mark 13. How can we be ready to share the Gospel message with those around us?
In our day-to-day lives, how can we remain alert and watchful for Christ’s return?

Challenge

Reflect for a minute on how your behavior and life would change if you took
seriously what you have learned here about ‘The Return of the King’.

Worship Songs of the Week

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Talks in this Teaching Series

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Be Alert!