The HEART of a SERVANT

“What It Means to Follow the Master”

Mark 13:1-37

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Mk. 10:45

I. LAST DAY’S Kingdom Character (13:1-37)

1. Be on Guard (13:1-8)

After the disciples commented on the ______ of the

Temple, Jesus announced it’s coming destruction!

cf. Mk. 13:1-2; 11:15-18; Mt. 19:43-44; 23:38; Lk. 21:20

As Jesus addressed His disciples ________, they asked

Him when it would happen & what the sign would be.

This “Olivet Discourse” begins with a prediction of a

future time of __________ & desolation! (vv. 5-8)

“Birth pangs” seem to suggest increased _________ &

intensity. (v. 8) i.e. “the beginning…” cf. 1 Th. 5:3

2. Be Bold (13:9-13)

Jesus said to expect increasing opposition & _______.

These experiences of believers will be “________

opportunities.”(vv. 9-11) i.e. persecution->proclamation

NOTE – the phrases “for My sake”(v. 9) & “because of

My name”(v. 13). Key = Endurance (Heb. 10:32-39)

3. Be Strong (13:14-23)

The “Abomination of Desolation” comes from the book

of Daniel & many believe it refers to the ________.

cf. Dan. 9:27; 11:31; 12:11; Rev. 13-14

This seems to mark a Turning Point in the future

“___________” period when conditions on earth will

be the worst they’ve ever been! (vv. 15-20)

NOTE – God’s protection of “the _______.” (vv. 20,22)

4. Be Alert (13:24-37)

The _______ of this period of Judgment will be

terrifying signs in the heavens & the Glorious Return

of Jesus Christ! (vv. 24-27) cf. Lk. 21:25-28

This discourse of Jesus with His disciples ended with

2 parables that stressed their need to be ______!

NOTE – the repetition of “you do not know!”(vv. 32-35)

Practical Application:

Appointments with God

The HEART of a SERVANT

Mark 1:29-45

Monday, March 19^th

Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:

What does this passage say about the Power and