10. THE DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE FORETOLD. 13:1-13. _TEXT 13:1-13_ And as he went forth out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, behold, what manner of stones and what manner of buildings! And Jesus said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? There shall not be left her... [ Continue Reading ]
_SUMMARY 13:1-37_ In this section Mark sets forth his Master as a prophet. At the time that his narrative was composed, some of the predictions recorded in the section had already been fulfilled, but the chief part was yet in the future. He staked the validity of his argument, and the reputation of... [ Continue Reading ]
11. THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION 13:14-23 _TEXT 13:14-23_ But when ye see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not (let him that readeth understand), then let them that are in Judea flee unto the mountains: and let him that is on the housetop not go down, nor enter in, to take an... [ Continue Reading ]
12. THE COMMAND TO WATCH 13:24-37 _TEXT 13:24-37_ But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall be falling from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man c... [ Continue Reading ]