“Stay Awake!” (Mark 13:14-37)
“STAY AWAKE!”
(Mark 13:14-37)
INTRODUCTION: How can we understand biblical prophecy?
I. STAY ALERT TO FALSE DISTRACTIONS.
II. STAY ALERT TO FALSE HOPES.
III. STAY ALERT TO GOD’S PROMISES.
IV. STAY ALERT TO CHRIST’S RETURN.
Questions for Family Review/Discussion:
- What do you know about the return of Christ? When did you learn it?
- What was the point of the “mountain peaks” illustration regarding prophecy?
- Who destroyed Jerusalem after Jesus rose again? When did it happen? How many Jews were killed? How many Christians were killed?
- What kinds of “distractions” might lead us away from our important mission? What is our important mission?
- What are some false hopes that people trust in today? Why do you think that they choose false hopes when Jesus offers sure and solid hope forever?
- What is the false teaching of the New Apostolic Reformation group? Why do you think they embrace these unbiblical views? What should we place our confidence in instead?
- Why do you think some become bored with the biblical faith? Why would true faith in Jesus never be boring? What should we do if we should become bored in our faith in Christ?
- What two distinct ways will Jesus “return” for his people?
- Why should the Bible’s teaching about the return of Christ be a constant source of hope and joy to believers? Why do some neglect this remarkable truth?
- What practical steps can you take to live more confidently in the hope of Christ’s return?