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Themes in Mark 13

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Themes in Mark 13

Mark 13:1 (show verse)

As He was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, "Look, Teacher! What stupendous stones, what beautiful 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, "Are you looking in wonder at these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another that will not be torn 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)

As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew, in a private group, were asking Him,

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)

"When will all this take place? Tell us. And what will be the sign that it is about to be put into effect?"

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)

Jesus began to say to them: "Look out that no one misleads you about it.

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 bearing the name of Messiah, and saying, 'I am He,' and they will mislead 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)

But when you hear of wars and rumors of war, stop getting alarmed. They have to come, 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 one nation will go to war with another, and one kingdom with another. There will be earthquakes in many places; there will be famines. But this is only the beginning of the agonies.

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

So you must be on the lookout for yourselves; they will turn you over to courts, and to synagogues where you will be beaten, and you must appear before governors and kings for my sake, to testify 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)

But before the end comes, the good news must be proclaimed to all the heathen.

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)

Now when they take you to court for trial, do not be worrying beforehand about what you should say, but say whatever is given you at that time, for it is not you that will be 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)

One brother will turn another over to death, and a father his child, and children will take a stand against their 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)

You will be hated by everybody, because you bear my name. But whoever bears up to the end 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)

"So when you see the destructive desecration standing where he has no right to stand" -- let the reader take notice -- "then let those who remain in Judea fly to the hills;

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)

let him who is on the roof of his house not go down and go into the house to get anything out of it;

Mark 13:16 (show verse)

let him who is in the field not turn back to get his coat.

Mark 13:17 (show verse)

Alas for the women who are expectant mothers and those who have nursing 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)

And pray that it may not be in winter,

Mark 13:19 (show verse)

for there will be such misery at that time as has never been since the beginning of God's creation, and never will be again.

Mark 13:20 (show verse)

If the Lord had not cut those days short, nobody would have escaped, but for the sake of the people chosen as His own He has cut them short.

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)

"If anyone says to you at that time, 'Look! Here is the Christ,' or, 'Look! There He is,' 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 Christs and false prophets will announce themselves, and they will do signs and wonders to mislead, if possible, even God's chosen people.

Mark 13:23 (show verse)

So you must be on your guard. I have warned you about it all beforehand.

Mark 13:24 (show verse)

"But in those days, after that misery, the sun will turn dark, 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 powers of the sky 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 coming on the clouds in overwhelming power and splendor.

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)

Then He will send out His angels, and gather His chosen people from the four points of the compass, from one end of the sky to the other.

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 what the story of the fig tree means. Just as soon as its branches grow tender, and put forth 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 when you see all these things taking place, you will know that He is right at the door.

Mark 13:30 (show verse)

I solemnly say to you, the present generation will not pass away before all this takes place.

Mark 13:31 (show verse)

Earth and sky 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 about that day or hour not a single one knows -- not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son; not a single one but 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)

Keep looking, keep alert, for you do not know when the time will be.

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 will be like a man who leaves his home and goes on a journey, after he has given orders to his slaves, to each his particular task, and has given orders to the watchman to keep watch.

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)

So you must keep alert, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming -- in the evening or at midnight or at daybreak 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)

so that he may not come unexpectedly and find you asleep.

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 so what I say to you, I say to everybody, keep alert."