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Mark 13:32-37
“But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning— lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.”
Main Idea
Christ has announced He will return, so we need to be prepared.
Outline
1. We don't know when it will happen, so we must stand guard. (vv32-33)
2. We don't know when the King will return, so we must stay awake. (vv34-37)
Pre-Questions
1. Before we start, take a moment to humble yourself when we start talking about end times. This topic can be divisive. Our goal in this discussion isn't to leave with a perfectly mapped-out picture of the way end times will be played out. Love your fellow community group members and seek to worship together in unity.
Discussion Questions
1. When the bible talks about end times, what kind of literature is that? (Hint: it has to do with the word apocalypse) What kind of language is used in apocalyptic literature (literal or metaphorical)?
2. Read Isaiah 11:6–9. How does this help us understand this topic? How is this a reversal of the fall?
3. Read Revelation 11:15–19. How does this help us find comfort and encouragement?
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