This week, we concluded our verse-by-verse study of Mark 13. We rehashed the dangers of trying to figure out exactly when Jesus is coming back to the neglect of sharing the gospel of HOPE with others while, at the same time, acknowledging the fact that we have been commanded (multiple times by Jesus Himself) to “Keep watch!”
Towards the end of the lesson (after finishing 13:37), we “zoomed back out” to view at the chapter as a whole one more time. We looked at how chapter 13 fits into the rest of Mark’s Gospel theologically, how Jesus’ answer can be analyzed and understood, which warnings are applicable for us today, and how we can understand the purpose behind the delay of the Parousia.
“Take heed, watch, and pray!”
Note on audio: The actual lesson begins at 4 minutes if you want to skip past the introductory comments. Content has been edited for time and privacy of class members.
Review of Mark 13 (PowerPoint Presentation)
Map of First Century Jerusalem

Map of First Century Jerusalem