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Themes in Mark 13

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Themes in Mark 13

Mark 13:1 (show verse)

And [as] he was going out of the temple [courts], one of his disciples said to him, "Teacher, look! What great stones and what wonderful 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)

And Jesus said to him, "Do you see these great buildings? Not [one] stone will be left here on [another] stone 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)

And [as] he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and 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 be accomplished?"

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)

So Jesus began to say to 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)

And when you hear about wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must happen, 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. There will be famines. These [things] [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

"But you, watch out for yourselves! They will hand you over to councils and you will be beaten in the synagogues and will have to stand before governors and kings because of me, for 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 gospel must first be proclaimed to all the 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)

And when they arrest you [and] hand you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you should say, but whatever is given to you at that hour, say this. For you are not the ones who are 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)

And brother will hand over brother to death, and a father [his] child, and children will rise up against parents and have them put 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 all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end--this one will be saved.

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)

"But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be" (let the one who reads 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)

The one who is on his housetop must not come down or go inside to take anything out of his house,

Mark 13:16 (show verse)

and the one who is in the field must not turn back to pick up his cloak.

Mark 13:17 (show verse)

And woe to those {who are pregnant} and to those who are nursing [their babies] 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)

But pray that it will not happen in winter.

Mark 13:19 (show verse)

For [in] those days there will be tribulation of such a kind as has not happened from the beginning of the creation that God created until now, and never will happen.

Mark 13:20 (show verse)

And if the Lord had not shortened the days, {no human being would be saved}. But for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he has shortened the days.

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)

"And at that time if anyone should say to you, "Behold, here [is] the Christ,' 'Behold, there [he is],' do not believe [him]!

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 appear, and will produce signs and wonders in order to mislead, if possible, the elect.

Mark 13:23 (show verse)

But you, watch out! I have told you everything ahead of time!

Mark 13:24 (show verse)

"But in those days, after that tribulation, 'the sun will be darkened and the moon will not give 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)

and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens 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)

And then they will see the Son of Man arriving in the 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)

And then he will send out the angels, and will gather the elect together from the four winds, from the end of the earth to the end of heaven.

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)

"Now learn the parable from the fig tree: Whenever its branch has already become tender and puts forth its 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)

So also you, when you see these [things] happening, know that he is near, at the door.

Mark 13:30 (show verse)

Truly I say to you that this generation will never 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)

"But concerning that day or hour no one knows--not even 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 out! Be alert, because you do not know when the time is!

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 away on a journey, who left his house and gave his slaves authority--to each one his work--and to the doorkeeper he gave orders that he should be on the 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 on the alert, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming--whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, 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)

lest he arrive 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 on the alert!"