On 5/04/2024 9:16 am, ChristRose wrote:
> Context
>
> Mark 13 bridges Jesus' teachings in
> Jerusalem with His preparation for the
> passion. Positioned after disputes with
> Jewish leaders (Mark 12) and before the
> plot to kill Jesus (Mark 14), this
> chapter focuses on the end times and
> Jesus' forewarnings about the
> destruction of the Temple, persecution,
> and the need for vigilance among His
> followers. It reinforces the theme of
> servanthood by emphasizing preparedness
> and faithfulness in uncertain times,
> aligning with the book's overall message
> of Jesus as the Servant King who
> fulfills God's redemptive plan amidst
> opposition.
>
> Main Theme
>
> The main theme of Mark 13 is Jesus'
> prophetic discourse on the end times,
> including the destruction of the
> Jerusalem Temple, signs of His coming,
> and the necessity for watchfulness and
> perseverance among believers. This
> eschatological teaching underscores the
> certainty of God's plan and the
> importance of readiness for the Lord's
> return.
>
> Natural Divisions
>
> 1. The Destruction of the Temple
> Predicted (Mark 13:1-2)
>
> Jesus predicts the destruction of the
> Temple, a prophecy that underscores the
> impermanence of earthly structures in
> contrast to the eternal nature of His
> words and kingdom.
>
> 2. Signs of the End Times (Mark 13:3-13)
>
> Jesus describes the tribulations and
> signs preceding the end, including false
> prophets, wars, natural disasters, and
> persecution, emphasizing vigilance and
> endurance through suffering.
>
> 3. The Abomination of Desolation (Mark
> 13:14-23)
>
> This section warns of a pivotal event
> leading to unprecedented tribulation,
> urging discernment and swift response to
> prophetic fulfillment.
>
> 4. The Coming of the Son of Man (Mark
> 13:24-27)
>
> Jesus foretells His return in glory,
> highlighting the cosmic signs
> accompanying His coming and the
> gathering of the elect, reinforcing hope
> amidst tribulation.
>
> 5. The Parable of the Fig Tree (Mark
> 13:28-31)
>
> Through the fig tree parable, Jesus
> teaches on recognizing the signs of the
> times, asserting the nearness of God's
> kingdom and the enduring truth of His
> words.
>
> 6. The Need for Watchfulness (Mark
> 13:32-37)
>
> The chapter concludes with an
> exhortation to stay alert and prepared
> for the Master's return, illustrating
> through a parable the critical nature of
> readiness and faithful stewardship.
>
> Attitudes to Possess
>
> 1. Vigilance
>
> Believers are called to be watchful,
> recognizing the signs of the times and
> staying spiritually alert to God's
> movements and the return of Christ
> (Ephesians 6:18).
>
> 2. Endurance
>
> In the face of persecution and
> tribulation, a steadfast faith and
> perseverance are essential, trusting in
> God's sovereignty and faithfulness
> (Romans 5:3-4).
>
> Actions to Take
>
> 1. Discernment
>
> Mark 13 encourages discerning the truth
> amid deception, testing teachings and
> prophecies against the Word of God (1
> Thessalonians 5:21).
>
> 2. Proclamation
>
> Despite opposition, believers are tasked
> with boldly proclaiming the gospel,
> relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance
> and words (Acts 1:8).
>
> Exhortation for Believers
>
> In these challenging times, let's
> embrace vigilance and endurance,
> anchored in the hope of our coming King.

> Our

Look at that!

Not the Lord's glory first, their glory.

Assholes!

> faithfulness in watchfulness,
> discernment, and proclamation shines as
> a beacon of His light.

What? Self-righteous sinner religion?

> As we navigate
> through uncertainties, our steadfastness
> becomes a testament to His enduring
> truth and love. Let us hold fast,
> knowing that our labor in the Lord is
> not in vain.

Our, our, our! Vomit!

Blab, blab, blab, always talking about how great they are and what they
should be doing, and not the priority (first place) of the nature of the
One they pretend to worship.

It makes me want to throw-up!

Michael Christ

>
> Invitation to Unbelievers
>
> Mark 13 reveals a world of uncertainty
> and coming judgment, yet offers hope
> through Jesus Christ. If you're seeking
> certainty in these turbulent times, I
> invite you to consider Jesus, who died
> and rose again, offering forgiveness and
> eternal life. Trust in Him as your
> Savior, embracing His love and sacrifice
> as the assurance of peace and a future
> in His eternal kingdom.
>
>
> --
> Have you heard the good news Christ died
> for our sins (†), and God raised Him
> from the dead?
>
> That Christ died for our sins shows
> we're sinners who deserve the death
> penalty. That God raised Him from the
> dead shows Christ's death satisfied
> God's righteous demands against our sin
> (Romans 3:25; 1 John 2:1-2). This means
> God can now remain just, while forgiving
> you of your sins, and saving you from
> eternal damnation.

--
God is God in all His Being.

Jesus is the everlasting Father, Jesus is God, Jesus is the Lord. John
10:30  I and Father are one. If you can't see that the Lord Jesus is the
everlasting Father you are not born again and can't see the Kingdom of God.

Colossians 2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

Rom 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were
YET sinners, Christ died for us.

Jeremiah 10:23 O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it
is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Psalms 53:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt
are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.

Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that
hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

"To seek your own will is to seek your own glory."

"If God is not first in everything He is not first in anything."

"What makes the bible the truth? The resonance (voice, the Person) of
God. When you find Him you have found the author."

"All men were born sinners. Why? Because all men were born not loving
God with all their heart, soul, and mind. An abomination. Therefore,
sin is not what you do; it is what you are."

"Compromise will condemn you."

"There are no sinners in Christ Jesus."

"My sons are born of Me. In them is no darkness at all."

"You can't learn righteousness. Haven't you had enough time already to
know that?"

"The way of truth is the testimony of life."

"I merely speak the truth, what is revealed to me, and the cards fall
where God intends."

"Nothing that is produced is produced without first being faith."

"You can only find proof of God through faith because that is how we all
live, by faith."

"It is not what you do that matters, it is how you treat Me."

"Keep going forward. Forget about the past. Lift up your head, look
ahead."

"You cannot be free and free indeed with guilt in your heart."

"Priority is everything."

"The truth doesn't need evidence, it is evidence."

"There is no greater possession a man has than his own will, to squander
it or to place it where it truly belongs."

"An atheist is a fool who thinks truth is found in living a lie."

"Saying "prove it" [as a foundation] is merely an ignorant straw man, to
an ignorant straw man."

"Wait, rest, be still, and know."

"No man can wash his own hands!!!"

"I find this in the Christianity religions: 'Nobody's perfect' they say,
and they use that as an excuse not to do what is perfect."

The Atheist: "They don't believe and put their faith in a Creator (the
obvious). So no evidence and proof is to be found!!"

"The world is the way it is because God can't compromise who He is."

"Man is not the centre of being."

"Man is incompatible with the natural world because of his sinful nature."

"And then the Lord said, "I see everything."

"Man has no greater idol than his own will."

"Where is God hiding? He isn't."

"If you don't keep all the scriptures, you can't keep any of them."