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Themes in Mark 13

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Themes in Mark 13

Mark 13:1 (show verse)

As He was going out of the temple complex, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look! What massive stones! What impressive buildings!”

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Stones » Magnificent, in herod the great's temple
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Very beautiful stones of
The Second Temple » The magnificence of its building and ornaments
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates

Mark 13:2 (show verse)

Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here on another that will not be thrown down!”

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Temple » Solomon's » Destruction of, foretold
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus foretells the destruction of
The Second Temple » Christ » Predicted its destruction
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates

Mark 13:3 (show verse)

While He was sitting on the Mount of Olives across from the temple complex, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,

Andrew » General references to
Andrew » Asks the master privately about the destruction of the temple
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » Asks jesus concerning his second coming
Olives, mount of » Jesus repairs to
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Peter » Of the prophecy of jesus concerning his second coming
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates

Mark 13:4 (show verse)

“Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when all these things are about to take place?”

Andrew » Asks the master privately about the destruction of the temple
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Sought
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Peter » Of the prophecy of jesus concerning his second coming
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Sign » A miracle to confirm faith
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates

Mark 13:5 (show verse)

Then Jesus began by telling them: “Watch out that no one deceives you.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » AntiChrist
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates

Mark 13:6 (show verse)

Many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and they will deceive many.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » AntiChrist
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates

Mark 13:7 (show verse)

When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, don’t be alarmed; these things must take place, but the end is not yet.

Civil strife » General references to
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Hate » Who the world hates
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Strife » Causes of » Civil
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Civil strife, general references to
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
War » Wars and rumors of
World » Who the world hates

Mark 13:8 (show verse)

For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » Prophecies of
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Hate » Who the world hates
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates

Mark 13:9 (show verse)

“But you, be on your guard! They will hand you over to sanhedrins,

and you will be flogged in the synagogues. You will stand before governors and kings because of Me, as a witness to them.

Beating » As a punishment
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Hate » Who the world hates
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Punishments » Beating
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The Nation » Punishment » Beating
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates

Mark 13:10 (show verse)

And the good news

must first be proclaimed to all nations.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Gospel » Universal, to be preached throughout the world
Gospel » The gospel being preached to all nations
The gospel » Preached to » The gentiles
Hate » Who the world hates
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates

Mark 13:11 (show verse)

So when they arrest you and hand you over, don’t worry beforehand what you will say. On the contrary, whatever is given to you in that hour—say it. For it isn’t you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Teaches saints to answer persecutors
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Inspiring the prophets, &c
Truth » Adaption of » Channels of
World » Who the world hates

Mark 13:12 (show verse)

Then brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise up against parents and put them to death.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Endurance » Those that endure
Hate » Who the world hates
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates

Mark 13:13 (show verse)

And you will be hated by everyone because of My name. But the one who endures to the end will be delivered.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Endurance » In enduring hardship
Endurance » Those that endure
God's Promises » For endurance
Hate » Who the world hates
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In enduring hardship
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates

Mark 13:14 (show verse)

“When you see the abomination that causes desolation

standing where it should not” (let the reader understand), “then those in Judea must flee to the mountains!

Abomination » The abomination that makes desolate
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jerusalem » Destruction of, foretold by jesus
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation

Mark 13:15 (show verse)

A man on the housetop must not come down or go in to get anything out of his house.

Mark 13:16 (show verse)

And a man in the field must not go back to get his clothes.

Mark 13:17 (show verse)

Woe to pregnant women and nursing mothers in those days!

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jerusalem » Destruction of, foretold by jesus
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation

Mark 13:18 (show verse)

Pray it won’t happen in winter.

Mark 13:19 (show verse)

For those will be days of tribulation, the kind that hasn’t been from the beginning of the world,

which God created, until now and never will be again!

Mark 13:20 (show verse)

Unless the Lord limited those days, no one would survive. But He limited those days because of the elect, whom He chose.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Election » Ensures to saints » Protection
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jerusalem » Destruction of, foretold by jesus
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation

Mark 13:21 (show verse)

“Then if anyone tells you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah! Look—there!’ do not believe it!

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jerusalem » Destruction of, foretold by jesus
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » AntiChrist
Redemption » When redemption will be near

Mark 13:22 (show verse)

For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and will perform signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, the elect.

Mark 13:23 (show verse)

And you must watch! I have told you everything in advance.

Mark 13:24 (show verse)

“But in those days, after that tribulation:

The sun will be darkened,
and the moon will not shed its light;

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who the lord will come with
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earth » Destruction of
Eclipse » Of the sun and moon
Election » The elect of God
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
Moon » Darkening of
Redemption » When redemption will be near

Mark 13:25 (show verse)

the stars will be falling from the sky,
and the celestial powers will be shaken.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who the lord will come with
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earth » Destruction of
Election » The elect of God
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Stars » Falling of

Mark 13:26 (show verse)

Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who the lord will come with
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earth » Destruction of
Election » The elect of God
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
Power » Of Christ » Will be specially manifested at his second coming
The power of Christ » Shall be specially manifested at his second coming
Redemption » When redemption will be near

Mark 13:27 (show verse)

He will send out the angels and gather His elect from the four winds, from the end of the earth to the end of the sky.

Angel » Reapers
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Will be with Christ at the judgment
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who the lord will come with
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earth » Destruction of
Election » The elect of God
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Scattered

Mark 13:28 (show verse)

“Learn this parable from the fig tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
Discerning » Discerning the times
Earth » Destruction of
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The fig tree leafing
Nature's » Lessons
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Summer » Approach of

Mark 13:29 (show verse)

In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that He is near—at the door!

Mark 13:30 (show verse)

I assure you: This generation will certainly not pass away until all these things take place.

Mark 13:31 (show verse)

Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

Christ » Words of characteristics of » Imperishable
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
Earth » Destruction of
Earth » Earth passing away
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens passing away
The word of God » The word of God enduring forever
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Imperishable
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Imperishable

Mark 13:32 (show verse)

“Now concerning that day or hour no one knows—neither the angels in heaven nor the Son—except the Father.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
Earth » Destruction of
Judgment » Time of, unknown to us
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Secret things belong to God
The second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
Secret things » Secret things belong to God

Mark 13:33 (show verse)

Watch! Be alert! For you don’t know when the time is coming.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
Earth » Destruction of
Judgment » The certainty of, a motive to » Prayer and watchfulness
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The uncertainty of the time of
Watchfulness » Should be » With heedfulness

Mark 13:34 (show verse)

It is like a man on a journey, who left his house, gave authority to his slaves, gave each one his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to be alert.

Aim in life » Mission, life's » A special work for each life
divine Call » To work » Individual tasks
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » The lord going away only to return later
Earth » Destruction of
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Man taking a far journey
Mission » Life's » A special work for each life
Parables » Parables of Christ » Man taking a far journey
Watchfulness » God especially requires in ministers
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Individual tasks

Mark 13:35 (show verse)

Therefore be alert, since you don’t know when the master of the house is coming—whether in the evening or at midnight or at the crowing of the rooster or early in the morning.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » The lord going away only to return later
Earth » Destruction of
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Man taking a far journey
Night » Divided into four watches by the romans
Parables » Parables of Christ » Man taking a far journey
Readiness » For the future
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should watch for
Sleep » Spiritual » Warnings against
Spiritual » Sleep » Warnings against
Watchfulness » Motives to » Uncertain time of the coming of Christ

Mark 13:36 (show verse)

Otherwise, he might come suddenly and find you sleeping.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
Earth » Destruction of
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Man taking a far journey
Parables » Parables of Christ » Man taking a far journey
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should watch for
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » Suddenly
Sleep » Spiritual » Warnings against
Spiritual » Sleep » Warnings against
Watchfulness » Motives to » Uncertain time of the coming of Christ

Mark 13:37 (show verse)

And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Be alert!”