3, 2014 SPEAKING PASTOR: Scott Arbeiter PASSAGE: Mark

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August 2/3, 2014 SPEAKING PASTOR: Scott Arbeiter PASSAGE: Mark 13:1-37

August 2/3, 2014 SPEAKING PASTOR: Scott Arbeiter PASSAGE: Mark 13:1-37

QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER REFLECTION:

QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER REFLECTION:

Signs of the End of the Age Read chapter 13 and answer the following questions. • What instruction or command does Jesus give to us throughout the chapter?

Signs of the End of the Age Read chapter 13 and answer the following questions. 1. What instruction or command does Jesus give to us throughout the chapter?

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What are we as believers to watch for? Why?

2. What are we as believers to watch for? Why?

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What signs or events do you see in this passage regarding the End of the Age? Do you see any of them in the world today?

3. What signs or events do you see in this passage regarding the End of the Age? Do you see any of them in the world today?

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What prophesies do you read in this passage?

4. What prophesies do you read in this passage?

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What hope does Jesus give in this passage?

5. What hope does Jesus give in this passage?

1. Jesus prophesied about the destruction of the Temple, and how all earthly things will eventually fade away. How can the temporary nature of life on this earth point you toward a deeper dependence on God?

1. Jesus prophesied about the destruction of the Temple, and how all earthly things will eventually fade away. How can the temporary nature of life on this earth point you toward a deeper dependence on God?

2. Peter, James, John and Andrew asked Jesus about His teaching. They showed curiosity and wanted a deeper understanding. What are questions you want to ask Jesus or that you would like a deeper understanding about?

2. Peter, James, John and Andrew asked Jesus about His teaching. They showed curiosity and wanted a deeper understanding. What are questions you want to ask Jesus or that you would like a deeper understanding about?

3. Read verse 13, Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15 and 2 Peter 3:17. What does it mean to stand firm and to be on your guard?

3. Read verse 13, Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15 and 2 Peter 3:17. What does it mean to stand firm and to be on your guard?

4. If you were put on trial and asked to share the hope that you have, would you be ready to testify? Read Exodus 4:11-12, Mark 13:11 and 1 Peter 3:15. What part does the Holy Spirit play as we prepare to speak God’s truth?

4. If you were put on trial and asked to share the hope that you have, would you be ready to testify? Read Exodus 4:11-12, Mark 13:11 and 1 Peter 3:15. What part does the Holy Spirit play as we prepare to speak God’s truth?

5. When things get difficult, God is our hope. Read Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Philippians 3:12-14 and James 1:34. How can these verses encourage you to press on?

5. When things get difficult, God is our hope. Read Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Philippians 3:12-14 and James 1:34. How can these verses encourage you to press on?

6. What lesson can we learn from the fig tree?

6. What lesson can we learn from the fig tree?

BRINGING IT HOME • Jesus said: “the gospel must first be preached to all the nations.” How have you worked to spread the Gospel?

BRINGING IT HOME • Jesus said: “the gospel must first be preached to all the nations.” How have you worked to spread the Gospel?

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Read 2 Peter 3:10-18. Since we know that Christ will return at a time when we least expect it, how should we live? What changes should you make to be ready for His return?

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Read 2 Peter 3:10-18. Since we know that Christ will return at a time when we least expect it, how should we live? What changes should you make to be ready for His return?