This document provides an in-depth summary of Jesus' teachings in Mark 13 about the end times and his return. It discusses two signs that will indicate his return is near: the rise of false messiahs and wars/birth pains, and the abomination of desolation standing in the holy place. It describes his actual return, with the sun and moon darkening. It notes Jesus' assurance that history will unfold as he predicted and encourages believers to watch diligently for his coming like servants waiting for their master, as the precise timing is unknown. The overall message is to remain faithful in service as his return approaches.

1. The Essential Jesus as
Revealed in the Gospel of Mark

2. Children’s Fellowship of India
Almost 200 boys call CFI “home!”
Naya Akola,
India

3. “”Saying Goodbye” – CFI (Nov. 2013)

4. The Essential Jesus as
Revealed in the Gospel of Mark
January 6, 2013!

5. A Closer Look at Some of the Most
Misused Verses in the Bible
July 6th through August 31st

6. Beyond
Tomorrow
What Jesus has
to say about
earth’s final days
An in-depth study of Mark 13

7. A stunning prediction by Jesus
Mark 13:2
And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these
great buildings? There will not be left here
one stone upon another that will not be
thrown down.”
Recap of Mark 13:1-23

8. The JerusalemTemple

9. A stunning prediction by Jesus
Mark 13:2
And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these
great buildings? There will not be left here
one stone upon another that will not be
thrown down.”
Recap of Mark 13:1-23

10. A compelling question by the disciples
Mark 13:4
Tell us, when will these things be, and
what will be the sign when all these things
are about to be accomplished?
Recap of Mark 13:1-23

11. A compelling question by the disciples
Matthew 24:3
Tell us, when will these things be, and
what will be the sign of your coming and
of the end of the age?”
Recap of Mark 13:1-23

12. Two indicators that will tell us that “the
end” (and therefore Christ’s return) is
drawing near
Mark 13:8
These are but the beginning of the birth
pains.
Recap of Mark 13:1-23

13. Birth pains (labor pains)
often begin with
contractions that are
somewhat “mild” and
infrequent. As the labor
continues, these pains
become more intense,
more painful, and more
frequent until they result
in a baby’s birth.

15. Birth pains of Mk. 13 Seals of Rev. 6
False messiahs
Wars, rumors of war
Earthquakes and
famine
Persecution of God’s
people
The Antichrist: the
ultimate false messiah
WAR!
FAMINE!
DEATH!
MARTYRDOM!
EARTHQUAKE, etc.
Death (implied)

16. Two indicators that will tell us that “the
end” (and therefore Christ’s return) is
drawing near
Mark 13:8
These are but the beginning of the birth
pains.
Recap of Mark 13:1-23

17. Two indicators that will tell us that “the
end” (and therefore Christ’s return) is
drawing near
Mark 13:14
But when you see the abomination of
desolation standing where he ought not to
be (let the reader understand) . . .
Recap of Mark 13:1-23

18. Mark 13:14-23
The abomination of desolation
abomination refers to something that is
disgusting or revolting to God – usually in
the form of idolatry or spiritual
uncleanness
desolation refers to something that is
laid waste or is totally barren and useless

19. Two indicators that will tell us that “the
end” (and therefore Christ’s return) is
drawing near
Matthew 24:15
So when you see the abomination of
desolation spoken of by the prophet
Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the
reader understand).
Recap of Mark 13:1-23

20. The Antichrist
2Thessalonians 2:3-4
Let no one deceive you in any way. For that
day will not come, unless the rebellion
comes first, and the man of lawlessness is
revealed, the son of destruction,who
opposes and exalts himself against every
so-called god or object of worship, so that
he takes his seat in the temple of God,
proclaiming himself to be God.

21. Two indicators that will tell us that “the
end” (and therefore Christ’s return) is
drawing near
Mark 13:19
For in those days there will be such
tribulation as has not been from the
beginning of the creation that God created
until now, and never will be.
Recap of Mark 13:1-23

22. - A description of his return (vv. 24-27)
- An assurance that history will unfold as he
says it will (vv.28-31)
- A parable to encourage us to be diligently
watching for his return (vv. 32-37)
The Final Wrap (13:24-37)

23. Mark 13:21-24
But in those days, after that tribulation, the
sun will be darkened, and the moon will not
give its light, and the stars will be falling
from heaven, and the powers in the
heavens will be shaken. And then they will
see the Son of Man coming in clouds with
great power and glory.
A description of his return
(vv. 24-27)

24. Isaiah 13:9-10
Behold, the day of the Lord comes, cruel,
with wrath and fierce anger, to make the
land a desolation and to destroy its sinners
from it. For the stars of the heavens and
their constellations will not give their
light; the sun will be dark at its rising,
and the moon will not shed its light.
A description of his return
(vv. 24-27)

25. Mark 13:21-24
But in those days, after that
tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and
the moon will not give its light, and the
stars will be falling from heaven, and the
powers in the heavens will be shaken. And
then they will see the Son of Man coming
in clouds with great power and glory.
A description of his return
(vv. 24-27)

26. Isaiah 34:2, 4
For the Lord is enraged against all the
nations, and furious against all their host; he
has devoted them to destruction, has given
them over for slaughter . . . All the host of
heaven shall rot away, and the skies roll up
like a scroll. All their host shall fall, as leaves
fall from the vine, like leaves falling from the
fig tree.
A description of his return
(vv. 24-27)

27. Mark 13:21-24
But in those days, after that tribulation, the
sun will be darkened, and the moon will not
give its light, and the stars will be falling
from heaven, and the powers in the
heavens will be shaken. And then they will
see the Son of Man coming in clouds with
great power and glory.
A description of his return
(vv. 24-27)

28. 2 Peter 3:10
But the day of the Lord will come like a
thief, and then the heavens will pass
away with a roar, and the heavenly
bodies will be burned up and dissolved,
and the earth and the works that are
done on it will be exposed.
A description of his return
(vv. 24-27)

29. Mark 13:27
And then he will send out the angels and
gather his elect from the four winds,
from the ends of the earth to the ends of
heaven.
A description of his return
(vv. 24-27)

30. Mark 13:28-30
From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as
its branch becomes tender and puts out its
leaves, you know that summer is near. So
also, when you see these things taking place,
you know that he is near, at the very gates.
Truly, I say to you, this generation will not
pass away until all these things take place.
An assurance that history will
unfold as he says it will (vv.28-31)

31. Mark 13:28-30
From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as
its branch becomes tender and puts out its
leaves, you know that summer is near. So
also, when you see these things taking place,
you know that he is near, at the very gates.
Truly, I say to you, this generation will not
pass away until all these things take place.
An assurance that history will
unfold as he says it will (vv.28-31)

32. Mark 13:31
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my
words will not pass away.
An assurance that history will
unfold as he says it will (vv.28-31)

33. Mark 13:32-33
But concerning that day or that hour, no one
knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the
Son, but only the Father. Be on guard, keep
awake.For you do not know when the time
will come.
A parable to encourage us to be
diligently watching for his return
(vv. 32-37)

34. Mark 13:34-35
It is like a man going on a journey, when he
leaves home and puts his servantsin charge,
each with his work, and commands the
doorkeeper to stay awake.Therefore stay
awake—for you do not know when the master
of the house will come, in the evening, or at
midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the
morning—
A parable to encourage us to be
diligently watching for his return
(vv. 32-37)

35. Mark 13:36-37
lest he come suddenly and find you asleep.
And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.
A parable to encourage us to be
diligently watching for his return
(vv. 32-37)

37. Mark 13:32-37
But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not
even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the
Father. Be on guard, keep awake.For you do
not know when the time will come. It is like a man going
on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants
in charge, each with his work, and commands the
doorkeeper to stay awake.Therefore stay awake—
for you do not know when the master of the house will
come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the
rooster crows, or in the morning—lest he come suddenly
and find you asleep. And what I say to you I say to
all: Stay awake.

38. 1 John 5:19
We know that we are from God, and the
whole world lies in the power of the evil
one.
Today’sTakeaway

40. The Drugs of this world . . .

41. Consuming the stuff of the
world ruins our appetite for God!

42. Romans 13:11-14
Besides this you know the time, that the
hour has come for you to wake from
sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now
than when we first believed.The night is
far gone; the day is at hand. So then …
Today’sTakeaway

43. Romans 13:11-14
…let us cast off the works of darkness
and put on the armor of light. Let us walk
properly as in the daytime, not in orgies
and drunkenness, not in sexual
immorality and sensuality, not in
quarreling and jealousy. But put on the
Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision
for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
Today’sTakeaway

44. 1Thessalonians 5:5-7
For you are all children of light, children
of the day.We are not of the night or of
the darkness. So then let us not sleep, as
others do, but let us keep awake and be
sober. For those who sleep, sleep at
night, and those who get drunk, are
drunk at night.
Today’sTakeaway

45. Knowing all the answers about the return
of Christ is not what is important (even
the Son did not know the specific time of
his return)…what IS important is this:
Today’sTakeaway
Jesus IS coming back! And when he
does will he findYOU faithful? Far too
many “Christians” have allowed the
drugs of this world to lull them to
sleep. AreYOU one of them?

46. “Knowing when the
master might return is
not the concern of the
servants. Only faithful
service is. Knowing is not
what matters. Obedience
is everything.”
Today’sTakeaway
Michael Card