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Taking notes and gleaning from
Pastor Jerry’s sermon as he ministered from Mark 13 1-8
Mark 13:1 As Jesus was leaving the
temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones!
What magnificent buildings!”
Jesus told his disciples that this
marvelous building would be torn down, and that he was able to build it up
again within three days. These words were
confusing to them, and they did not realize that Jesus was speaking of his
death and resurrection.
When Jesus arose from the dead and
appeared unto many, and after 40 days ascended into heaven, the angels foretold
that this same Jesus would return in like manner as they had seen him go.
Again the Christians misunderstood
and believed that any day Jesus would return.
Through out history there have
been many predictions as to a year, a day and hour of his return and many have
gone up to a mountain waiting and were disappointed.
There are many different thoughts
about the end times. Some believe the
wars, fires, earthquakes, floods and natural disasters are a sign of the soon
return of Jesus. If so we need not fall
apart, but allow God’s peace to reign in our hearts.
God will be with us until the end,
and that is good news indeed.
Even today there are dooms day
preachers who are foretelling the return of Jesus. We have seen cult leaders deceive their
followers.
In the 70’s the word was Armageddon, in the 80’s, Second coming, in the 90’s the Left Behind books, and movies were popular and in recent years Harold Camping and others have predicted dates, that did not mature.
In the 70’s the word was Armageddon, in the 80’s, Second coming, in the 90’s the Left Behind books, and movies were popular and in recent years Harold Camping and others have predicted dates, that did not mature.
End of the world stories are
scary, but the truth is that we as Christian, need not fear, but again we must
be prepared in our hearts at all times.
It is wise to reflect and because we have hindsight we can look at the past predictions and stories, and take heart. We have many things to be thankful for even in a shaking world.
It is wise to reflect and because we have hindsight we can look at the past predictions and stories, and take heart. We have many things to be thankful for even in a shaking world.
Jesus assured us that the kingdom of God
He also stated that no man knows the day or the hour of his return, not even the angels, only God the Father knows.
Jesus also said that many will come in His name and say lo here or lo there but do not be led astray.
He also stated that no man knows the day or the hour of his return, not even the angels, only God the Father knows.
Jesus also said that many will come in His name and say lo here or lo there but do not be led astray.
Isaiah told us: Do not tremble or be afraid. God is in control and this is His World.
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