Stand (Mark 13:1-13)

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Stand
Mark 13:1-13
I. Intro
Big Idea: Stand firm in faith. 2 Peter 3:16
II. The Temple
A. The temple was the center of the disciples’ universe. 1 Chronicles 17:10-12; Mark 13:1
B. God had something greater than the temple in store. Mark 13:2; Acts 17:24-25
III. The Beginning
A. The disciples were concerned with timetables and signs. Mark 13:3-4
B. Don’t be deceived or alarmed. Mark 13:5-8
IV. Witnesses
A. Hardships present gospel-opportunities. Mark 13:9-10
B. God is present in our trials. Mark 13:11
V. Saved
A. Belong to Christ. Psalm 27:10; Mark 13:12; John 15:18
B. Perseverance builds assurance. Mark 13:13; Hebrews 11:1

The Next Step

• What’s an end of the world prediction you’ve heard?
• How do you think the disciples felt when they heard the temple would be destroyed?
• Why are many Christians alarmed and afraid when they consider the signs in Mark 13?
• Instead of being preoccupied with timetables and signs of the end, what did Jesus want His disciples to focus on instead?
• What’s a way that being alert about the end of life as we know can strengthen us in our faith?
• What’s a specific way you can prepare to stand as an ambassador of the gospel in uncertain times?