THE GOSPEL MUST FIRST BE PREACHED

Mark 13:1-25

Key Verse 10

And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.

1. Read verses 1-4. What did Jesus’ disciples say about the temple? (1) Describe Jesus’ response to this statement. (2) What further questions did the disciples ask Jesus? (3, 4)

2. Read verses 5-13. Why might Jesus have described certain signs and events as the beginning of birth pains? (5-8) Who will persecute Christians? (9, 11a, 12, 13a) What must we do? (10) Who is helping us at the time of persecutions? (11b) What promise is given? (13b)

3. Read verses 14-25. Describe the days of distress and the Lord’s instructions in shortening hardships. (14-20) What further warnings were given? (21-23) What will happen after the days of distress? (24-25) Based on Jesus’ words, what then should be our view of the world and history?

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