The Essential Jesus as

Revealed in the Gospel of Mark

1974 Today

Malachi 3:6a

For I the Lord do not change.

Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and

today and forever.

Psalm 119:89 Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.

Beyond Tomorrow

What Jesus has to say about

earth’s final days

An in-depth study of Mark 13

Today and June 29th

• The Olivet Discourse • Jesus’ second longest “sermon” • Jesus’ teaching here in answer to the questions of his disciples

Recap of Mark 13:1-13

The Jerusalem Temple

Recap of Mark 13:1-13

Mark 13:2 And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”

Recap of Mark 13:1-13

Mark 13:4 Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?

Recap of Mark 13:1-13

Matthew 24:3 Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?

“These are but the

beginning of birth pains.”

Mark 13:8

Birth pains (labor pains)

often begin with

contractions that are

somewhat “mild” and

infrequent. As the labor

continues, these pains

become more intense,

more painful, and more

frequent until they result

in a baby’s birth.

Birth pains of Mk. 13 Seals of Rev. 6

False messiahs

Wars, rumors of war

Earthquakes and famine

Persecution of God’s people

The Antichrist: the ultimate false messiah

WAR!

FAMINE!

DEATH!

MARTYRDOM!

EARTHQUAKE, etc.

Death (implied)

Mark 13:14-23

Mark 13:14 But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not to be (let the reader understand) . . .

Mark 13:14-23

The abomination of desolation

abomination refers to something that is

disgusting or revolting to God – usually in the form of idolatry or spiritual

uncleanness

desolation refers to something that is laid waste or is totally barren and useless

Mark 13:14-23

Mark 13:14 But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not to be (let the reader understand) . . .

Matthew 24:15 So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand).

Mark 13:14-23

Mark 13:14 But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not to be (let the reader understand) . . .

Matthew 24:15 So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand).

Mark 13:14-23

Mark 13:14 But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not to be (let the reader understand) . . .

Matthew 24:15 So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand).

Daniel’s 1st reference. . .

Daniel 9:27 And he shall make a strong covenant with many for one week, and for half of the week he shall put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall come one who makes desolate, until the decreed end is poured out on the desolator.

Daniel’s 2nd reference. . .

Daniel 11:31 Forces from him shall appear and profane the temple and fortress, and shall take away the regular burnt offering. And they shall set up the abomination that makes desolate.

Daniel’s 2nd reference. . .

Daniel 11:31 Forces from him shall appear and profane the temple and fortress, and shall take away the regular burnt offering. And they shall set up the abomination that makes desolate.

Daniel’s 3rd reference. . .

Daniel 12:11 And from the time that the regular burnt offering is taken away and the abomination that makes desolate is set up, there shall be 1,290 days.

The Antichrist

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.

Mark 13:14-23

Mark 13:14 But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not to be (let the reader understand),

Mark 13:14-23

Mark 13:14-16 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 let the one who is in the field not turn back to take his cloak.

Mark 13:14-23

Mark 13:17-19 And alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days! Pray that it may not happen in winter. 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.

Mark 13:14-23

Mark 13:20 And if the Lord had not cut short the days, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he shortened the days.

Mark 13:14-23

Mark 13:19 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.

“These are unique words in all the teaching of Christ. Everywhere else He urges His

followers to take up their cross and follow Him, to be bold in their testimony, and to take a stand for Him even amid the worst

kind of hostility. But the abomination of desolation will change all that. It will

virtually signal the end of Christ’s testimony to the world and the beginning

of His judgment against His enemies.”

“Once it occurs, He will no longer command His people to go into all the world with the Gospel, but instead will urge them to flee to the mountains for

their own safety.”

(John MacArthur) The Second Coming

Mark 13:14-23

Mark 13:21-23 And then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘Look, there he is!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect. But be on guard; I have told you all things beforehand.

Mark 13:14-23

Revelation 9:20-21 The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands nor give up worshiping demons and idols of gold and silver and bronze and stone and wood, which cannot see or hear or walk, nor did they repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts.

Birth pains of Mk. 13 Seals of Rev. 6

False messiahs

Wars, rumors of war

Earthquakes and famine

Persecution of God’s people

The Antichrist: the ultimate false messiah

WAR!

FAMINE!

DEATH!

MARTYRDOM!

EARTHQUAKE, etc.

Death (implied)

The abomination of desolation that will

be a sign that God is about to unleash his

wrathful judgment against humanity ….

Humanity continuing to defiantly

oppose him and seek to lead God’s people astray

Mark 13:24-26 But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

Jesus is coming back!

And the Scripture is clear: when he returns, all the promises of the Bible will

be fulfilled! Jesus Christ will ultimately and finally establish his eternal kingdom (read through Revelation 19-22 for the

details)!

John 16:33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.

1 Corinthians 15:24-26 Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death.

Will you be part of that Kingdom? Or will your eternal destiny include

separation from God and all that is good in

that place of judgment the Bible calls hell?