Do you believe the bible or traditions of men
Mark 13:1-27
As we start this discussion lets keep in mind who is talking, what the subject is and who are they talking to and who does it apply to
Verse 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! 2And 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.
What do we learn from these first 2 verses Jesus is with his disciples one of the points out just how beautiful the the stones and the buildings are. Jesus kindly tells him not to marvel at these things because they will not last forever and at some point they will be torn down.
Some people will tell you that this happened in 70 AD by some little Roman General. No God has other plans there is still part of the west wall standing. Remember the holy place was not just the temple but the city the mount of olives and the tomb of Jesus.
Verse 3. And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, 4Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled? 5And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: 6For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 7And 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. 8For 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.
9But 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.
Jesus is talking to His disciples. They ask the question that we all want to know when will you return and rule, and what will be the sings of you coming. What is the first thing that Jesus tells them “take heed that no man deceive you:” Jesus said let no man that means me, your pastor, minister, teacher, or any one else. If falls on you to understand it be like the Barrens listen to what is taught then go home and study the scriptures to make sure what they say is so. Then Jesus go no to say that many will come in My name Name saying I am a Christian preacher, pastor, teacher . . . and shall deceive just a few people NO MANY don't let that be you understand Gods word. He starts of by saying there will be wars and rummers but do not be worried that is but the beginning. Nation will rise up against nation kingdom against kingdom, earth quakes, famines and troubles.
Amos 8:11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: 12And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the LORD, and shall not find it.
Mark 13:9 Jesus was speaking to his disciples about what they will have to go through; we have seen this in the old testament new testament and throughout time and it will be until Jesus puts his foot on that Mt. Of Olives and brings in the millennial reign.
Witnessing to All Nations
(Matthew 24:9-14; Luke 21:10-19)
10And the gospel must first be published among all nations. 11But 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. 12Now 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. 13And 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.
Witnessing to All Nations
(Matthew 24:9-14; Luke 21:10-19)
10And the gospel must first be published among all nations.11But 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.12Now 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.13And 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.
Verse 10 we have seen that come to pass in our lifetime thru the internet, satellite TV ect. Verse 11. is a very important verse; you want to know what the unpardonable sin is here it is. When you are delivered up before the Antichrist you are to not thank about what you are to say; you are to allow the Holly Spirit to speak through you. I personally do not thank any of Gods elect will commit that sin. Verse 12. Lets use some common sense here; what father mother brother or other relative offer you up to death. Hebrews 2:14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; They are going to deliver you up to Satan, the Antichrist when will that happen after the sound of the 6th trump when Satan is kicked out of Heaven comes here to earth. Verse 13: People of God old testament, Christians, Jews, they have been hated sense the time of Christ till know and will be until the end of this earth age.
The Abomination of Desolation
(Matthew 24:15-25; Luke 21:20-24)
14But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains: 15And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter there in, to take any thing out of his house: 16And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment. 17But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! 18And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter. 19For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be. 20And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. 21And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not: 22For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. 23But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.
Verse 14: Do you understand this? Or have you been told you don't need to understand it because we will be gone. These are the words of Mark given him by Jesus to write “Let him that readeth understand” Jesus said that you need to understand this. Do you? Do you thank it is important? This is where the Antichrist (Satan) shows up in Jerusalem claiming to be God and sets him self up as god. He will cut off the daily sacrifice (for us that is Holly Communion) let the reader understand, If you are there and you do understand you will want to get out of town, head for the hills. In other words get away from Satan.