Sermon Tone Analysis

Introduction: Standing watch or charge of quarters (CQ).

Things happen and the Commander may come to visit for an announced inspection.

Signs of the End Times Mark 13:6-23

1. False christs Mark 13:6

a.

How can we discern false prophets?

Matthew 7:15-20

Matthew 7:15–20 (NASB95)

“Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

“You will know them by their fruits.

Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?

“So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit.

“A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit.

“Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

“So then, you will know them by their fruits.

2. Wars and Rumors of Wars Mark 13:7

Mark 13:7 (NASB95)

“When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be frightened; those things must take place; but that is not yet the end.

War - a state of armed conflict between different nations or states or different groups within a nation or state

Peace - a state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended

Since 1945 and the invention of the atomic bomb, Man has had the ability to destroy humanity.

3. Natural disasters Mark 13:8

a. Earthquakes - According to United States Geological Society website there were 43 earthquakes somewhere in the world on Sunday February 6th.

b.

Famine - according to the UN 20 countries are suffering or almost suffering famine conditions, that’s about 88 million people Two greatest reasons - Poverty and conflict

4. Persecution Mark 13:9 Mark 13:11 Mark 13:13

a.

In January 2015, the open doors organization announced that the persecution of Christians around the world has reached historic levels for the modern era, and conditions suggest that it will continue to worsen.

*Over 340 million Christians living in places where they experience high levels of persecution and discrimination

*4,761 Christians killed for their faith

*4,488 churches and other Christian buildings attacked

*4,277 believers detained without trial, arrested, sentenced or imprisoned

5. Global gospel access Mark 13:10

6. Destruction of the family unit Mark 13:12

According to the Health Resources and Services Administration: A family is a group of two or more persons related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together; all such related persons are considered as members of one family

According to Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

The Coming of he Son of Man Mark 13:24-27

We know the following:

His return is Imminent - ready to take place : happening soon

b.

He is coming quickly Revelation 22:12 says:

Revelation 22:20 says:

c.

It will be personal Acts 1:11 says:

d.

It will be visible Mark 13:26-27

d.

It will be premillennial Revelation 20:1-6

3.

This is our Blessed Hope, and it should propel us to a holy life of service.

Hope: to expect with confidence, to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment, to want something to happen or be true

What We Can Do: Watch Mark 13:33-37

The word γρηγορεω “gregoreo” appears three times in Mark 13 in verses 34, 35 and 37

It means to stay awake, to be alert by keeping awake.

Are you alert? are you awake and watching for His return?

Are you ready - have you accepted the invitation to come to the table?

Preach the Gospel - Invite the lost to come to the table.

Remember what Matthew 24:14 says:

Conclusion:

Do I really believe that Jesus can come today?

Am I ready?

Do I live my life with the awareness that at any moment, He can come?

Am I utilizing the time I have in a day to honor and fulfill His commission, or am I going to regret how I chose to spend my time when I stand face-to-face with Him? Can I say that I am watching with the urgency that the Scriptures exhort me?

Finally, at the announcement of Jesus in Revelation 22, can I genuinely say, like John, “Amen; Come Lord Jesus,” or do I have reservation?