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Feb 9, 2025

The Temple, Tribulation, and Triumph (Part 2)

Scott Worthington
Mark 13:14-27
This is part 2 of Pastor Scott’s sermon, “The Temple, Tribulation, and Triumph.” You can watch it here: The Temple, Tribulation, and Triumph… Read More

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The Gospel of Mark
Mark 13:14-27 // The Temple, Tribulation, and Triumph (Part 2)
 
“‘But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not to be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let the one who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter his house, to take anything out, and let the one who is in the field not turn back to take his cloak. And alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days! Pray that it may not happen in winter. For in those days there will be such tribulation as has not been from the beginning of the creation that God created until now, and never will be. And if the Lord had not cut short the days, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he shortened the days. And then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘Look, there he is!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect. But be on guard; I have told you all things beforehand. But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. And then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.’” Mark 13:14-27
 
“‘But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows…’” Mark 13:32a
 
“The fact is, we have yet to find a scholar who can perfectly unravel the knotty problems of the Olivet Discourse. Study of it requires a proper humility and a willingness to admit that we do not know everything.” Kent Hughes
 
Some foundational reminders:
1. God’s word is infallible, our interpretation is not
2. We must humbly study what God has given us 
 
1. THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION (v.14-18)
“‘But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not to be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let the one who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter his house, to take anything out, and let the one who is in the field not turn back to take his cloak. And alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days! Pray that it may not happen in winter.’” Mark 13:14-18
 
“Forces from him shall appear and profane the temple and fortress, and shall take away the regular burnt offering. And they shall set up the abomination that makes desolate.” Daniel 11:31
 
THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION
View #1 - Past
This already happened in the 1st Century
 
“‘But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near.’” Luke 21:20
 
THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION
View #2 - Future
There is a coming fulfillment of this
 
“…opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.” 2 Thessalonians 2:4
 
2. GREAT TRIBULATION (v.19-23)
“‘For in those days there will be such tribulation as has not been from the beginning of the creation that God created until now, and never will be. And if the Lord had not cut short the days, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he shortened the days. And then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘Look, there he is!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect. But be on guard; I have told you all things beforehand.’” Mark 13:19-23
 
GREAT TRIBULATION
View #1 - Past
This describes the calamity of the 1st Century
 
“‘Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.’” Mark 13:30
 
GREAT TRIBULATION
View #2 - Future
There is a coming Great Tribulation
 
“‘And then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘Look, there he is!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect. But be on guard; I have told you all things beforehand.’” Mark 13:21-23
 
3. THE COMING OF JESUS WITH GREAT POWER AND GLORY (v.24-27)
“‘But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. And then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.’” Mark 13:24-27
 
THE COMING OF JESUS WITH GREAT POWER & GLORY
View #1 - Past
This describes Jesus’ reign then and now
 
THE COMING OF JESUS WITH GREAT POWER & GLORY
View #2 - Future
This describes Jesus’ return
 
“For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words.” 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

“But you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day. The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief…” 2 Peter 3:8-10a (NLT)
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