Living with the End in Mind (Mark 13:28-37)
This week at Grace we're wrapping up our series-within-a-series from Mark 13. In these four weeks, we've reflected on why Jesus uses prophecy (both of the destruction of the temple and of his return) to help the disciples (then and now) stand strong in their faith.
In this final week, we'll spend most of the time focused on how this might play out in your life, and wrestle with the questions, doubts, and temptations that come from waiting for Jesus.
Looking forward to seeing you at Grace this Sunday!
In Christ,
Pastor Bob
28 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. 30 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
32 “But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. 35 Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning— 36 lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. 37 And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.”
- Mark 13:28-37