Mark 13:1-13:13

Watch and Be Ready - Part 1

This message examines Jesus? teaching in Mark 13:1-13, where He speaks about the signs of the end times and the challenges believers will face. Jesus warns of coming trials, persecution, and upheaval, but also encourages steadfastness and faithfulness. The passage calls Christians to be watchful, grounded in their faith, and reliant on the Holy Spirit amid uncertainty. It serves as a reminder to prepare spiritually for the future and to remain courageous in the face of opposition.

  1. And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!
  2. And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
  3. And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,
  4. Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?
  5. And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:
  6. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
  7. And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet.
  8. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.
  9. But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.
  10. And the gospel must first be published among all nations.
  11. But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.
  12. Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.
  13. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.