Mark 13:33-37
Today we are reading Mark 13.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
Mark 13:33-37 - “Take heed, keep on the alert; for you do not know when the appointed time will come. 34 It is like a man away on a journey, who upon leaving his house and putting his slaves in charge, assigning to each one his task, also commanded the doorkeeper to stay on the alert. 35 Therefore, be on the alert—for you do not know when the master of the house is coming, whether in the evening, at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning— 36 in case he should come suddenly and find you asleep. 37 What I say to you I say to all, ‘Be on the alert!’”
Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts With Us as they relate to this passage.
You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions"
Honest Questions
1. Have you ever studied eschatology before? If so, who are some of the people that influence you most regarding this subject?
2. Of all the verses in Mark 13, which ones seem to be most important to you?
3. Do you have any specific fears, questions, prayers, or hopes specifically related to this chapter?
4. Have you ever been to Israel and sat on the Mount of Olives? If so, please, tell us about your experience?
5. Have you ever watched any of the teachings of Ray Vander Laan? If so, what was one of your favorites? If not, do you know of any other teachers that do teachings on location in Israel?
6. What do you think we must do to "be on the alert" as we wait for the second coming of Christ?
7. What significance if any should we assign to these phrases from Mark 13:34, "putting his slaves in charge" and "assigning to each one his task"?
8. Why do you think Martin Luther said, "There are only two days in my calendar: This day and that day"?
9. What was your favorite verse in Mark 13 and why?
10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading Mark 13?
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