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Over the past several weeks now, we've read Jesus' response (Mark 13:5-27) to the disciple's question in Mark 13:3-4. It has been both frightening and yet encouraging because in the end Jesus returns and His angels will gather us together to be with Him (Mark 13:27).
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"At that time men will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory." (Mark 13:26)
After a frightening and terror-filled description of the signs that the disciples were to watch for, Jesus gives us hope.
"And He will send His angels and gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens." (Mark 13:27)
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The news just seems to get worse. Two weeks ago we began describing the great deception and chaos as signaling the fulfillment of Jesus' prophesies. Last week Jesus continued this time promising His Holy Spirit and salvation for those who endure. Today, Jesus speaks of the appearance of the "abomination that causes desolation" (Mark 13:14; see also Dan. 9:27, 11:31, and 12:11).
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Last week Jesus began His response to the disciples' sincere questions, "When will these things happen?" and "What will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?" (Mark 13:4).
If it wasn't bad enough that there would be great deception and chaos, Jesus continued with more frightening revelations. But this time, they come with promises.
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Jesus, in beginning to answer the disciples' question (Mark 13:4), first warns them:
- "Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he', and will deceive many." (Mark 13:6)
- "When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed." (Mark 13:7)