The Gospel of Mark - Responding to the Signs of Christ’s Coming

The Gospel of Mark - Responding to the Signs of Christ’s Coming - Pastor Chris Stuffleben - August 30th 2026 Scriptures A Way to Understanding The Past Mark 13:1-2 The Present Mark 13:3-13 The Future Mark 13:14-37 Mark 13:1-37, Jewish Eschatology Mark 13:3-4, Matthew 24:3, Luke 19:41, Matthew 23:37, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:16-21, The History of the Jewish People in the Time of Christ by Emil Schurer 1) Great tribulation. 2) A Herald. 3) The coming of Messiah. 4) A fight against the Messiah. 5) Total destruction of the nations who oppose Messiah. 6) The renovation of Jerusalem. 7) Dispersed Jews of the world would be re-gathered back into the city of Jerusalem. 8) Palestine will become the center of the world. Matthew 23:38-39, Matthew 24 and 25, Mark 13, Luke 21, The Present Time Mark 13:5–13, 1) False Christ’s – v.6 2) Wars and rumors of wars – v. 7 3) Earthquakes and famines – v.8 4) Christian persecution – v.9, 11 5) Family betrayal – v.12 6) Global hatred – v.13 Our Response Signs - Response False Christ’s - Don’t be misled Wars and rumors of wars - Don’t be frightened Persecution - Be on your guard - Don’t be anxious - Preach the gospel Family betrayal/Global hatred - Endure to the end Mark 13:19–20, Mark 13:8, For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ… 1 Thessalonians 5:9 Application Point - Respond Biblically! Turning irreligious people into passionate followers of Jesus Christ The mission of Bible Chapel is in the power of the Holy Spirit to make passionate followers of Jesus Christ of the people of Auburn, WA and beyond. auburnbiblechapel.org All music content licensed through CCLI and music video with consent from producer. https://us.ccli.com/ https://www.worshiplyricvideos.com/ The Gospel of Mark A Very Important Question August 9th 2026