THE SON OF MAN IS COMING
Mark 13:24-37
Key Verses: 13:26-27
“At that time men will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens.”
1.Read verses 24-26. To what time does “in those days” refer? How will even the heavenly bodies be affected?(24-25) To what does, “at that time” refer? Who is the Son of Man? Describe his coming. (Acts 1:11;1 Th 4:14-16;1Cor 15:52-53)
2.Read verse 27. What will the Son of Man do when he comes again? (Jn 5:27-29; Mt 25:31-32; Rev 1:7) Who are the elect? (1 Pe 2:9-10; Rev 7:9-11) Why will he gather them? (Heb 9:28; Jn 14:3)
3.Read verses 28-31. What does nature teach us about the coming of the Son of Man? In this uncertain world, what can we be sure of?
4.Read verses 32-33. Who knows when Jesus will come again? Why does he keep it a secret? What must be our attitude in waiting? What is our hope? Why must people have hope?
5.Read verses 34-37. Why and how must we keep watch? What must we be doing until he comes? What does it mean to watch?