The Beginning of the End (Mark 13:1-23)

Following Jesus / The Beginning of the End

June 3, 2023

Mark 13:1-23

Study Questions

1. Read Mark 13:1-8. What is so significant about this time Jesus left the temple?

2. How did Jesus’ disciples feel about the Temple? What was the Temple actually like? How did Jesus feel about this Temple? Why did He highlight its coming destruction?

3. Read Mark 13:9-13. What are the signs that will happen before Christ Jesus returns? Have they happened yet? Are they still happening? What does this mean to you?

4. Read Mark 13:14-23. What makes this ‘tribulation’ different than other difficult times in history? How many years will this event take place? See also: Daniel 9:24-27. What is the ‘Abomination of Desolation’ and what will the antichrist do? Why is it such an abomination to the Lord? See also: Daniel 9:27;11:31;12:11.

5. What hope will the ‘elect’ (those who were saved in the tribulation) have during this period?

6. In light of these prophecies, what does Jesus call His followers to do? See: Mark 13:5,9,11,13. What effect will this passage have on your faith walk with Jesus? Why? See also: Luke 21:28.