Mark 14:1-11 (NASB)

1 Now the Passover and Unleavened Bread were two days away; and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to seize Him by stealth and kill Him; 2 for they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise there might be a riot of the people.” 3 While He was in Bethany at the home of Simon the leper, and reclining at the table, there came a woman with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume of pure nard; and she broke the vial and poured it over His head. 4 But some were indignantly remarking to one another, “Why has this perfume been wasted? 5 “For this perfume might have been sold for over three hundred denarii, and the money given to the poor.” And they were scolding her. 6 But Jesus said, “Let her alone; why do you bother her? She has done a good deed to Me. 7 “For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them; but you do not always have Me. 8 “She has done what she could; she has anointed My body beforehand for the burial. 9 “Truly I say to you, wherever the gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of in memory of her.” 10 Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went off to the chief priests in order to betray Him to them. 11 They were glad when they heard this, and promised to give him money. And he began seeking how to betray Him at an opportune time.

Sermon Theme: Jesus is worthy of our wholly devoted faith, worship, and love, far over and above other things of great value.

Sermon Outline:

1) His foes — Jesus is worthy of murderous scheming (14:1‑2; 10‑11)
2) The faker — Jesus is worthy of ultimate betrayal (14:10‑11)
3) The faithful — Jesus is worthy of extravagant worship (14:3‑9)
    a) The display (14:3)
    b) The disapproval (14:4‑5)
    c) The defense (14:6-9)

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Genesis 9:1-7 (NASB)

1 And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth. 2 “The fear of you and the terror of you will be on every beast of the earth and on every bird of the sky; with everything that creeps on the ground, and all the fish of the sea, into your hand they are given. 3 “Every moving thing that is alive shall be food for you; I give all to you, as I gave the green plant. 4 “Only you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood. 5 “Surely I will require your lifeblood; from every beast I will require it. And from every man, from every man’s brother I will require the life of man. 6 “Whoever sheds man’s blood, By man his blood shall be shed, For in the image of God He made man. 7 “As for you, be fruitful and multiply; Populate the earth abundantly and multiply in it.”

Sermon Outline:

1) God ordained the propagation of human life (9:1, 7)
2) God ordained the prioritization of human life (9:2‑4)
3) God ordained the protection of human life (9:5‑6)

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Philippians 3:12-16 (NASB)

12 Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you; 16 however, let us keep living by that same standard to which we have attained.

Sermon Outline:

1) Enter the Race (3:12,14)
2) Embrace the Right Attitudes (3:12-16)
     a) Humility of Heart (3:12-13)
     b) Persistence and Perseverance (3:13-14)
     c) Unity in Community (3:15-16)
3) Exert the Required Effort (3:12-14)

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Series Principle: Believers are exhorted to always be prepared for the Lord’s return, persevering in faith and faithfulness to the end.

Outline:

1) The Millennial Kingdom

2) The Eternal State

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Mark 13:28-37 (NASB)

28 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: as soon as its branch has become tender and sprouts its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So you too, when you see these things happening, recognize that He is near, right at the door. 30 Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. 32 But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.

33 “Watch out, stay alert; for you do not know when the appointed time is. 34 It is like a man away on a journey, who upon leaving his house and putting his slaves in charge, assigning to each one his task, also commanded the doorkeeper to stay alert. 35 Therefore, stay alert—for you do not know when the master of the house is coming, whether in the evening, at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning— 36 so that he does not come suddenly and find you asleep. 37 What I say to you I say to all: ‘Stay alert!’”

Outline:

1) Concluding Explanations (13:28-32)

2) Commands to be Watchful (13:33-37)

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Mark 13:24-27 (NASB)

24 “But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened and the moon will not give its light, 25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken. 26 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. 27 And then He will send forth the angels, and will gather together His elect from the four winds, from the end of the earth to the end of heaven.

Intro – The Rapture to Heaven

Body – The Glorious Return to Earth (13:24-27)

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Romans 5:1-5 (NASB)

1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

Definition of Justification: Being declared righteous

Outline: Three amazing blessings we can be thankful for:

1) We have peace with God (5:1)
2) We have access to God’s grace (5:2a)
3) We have reason for joy and hope in the Lord
    a) We have joy in future glory (5:2b)
    b) We have joy in our present tribulations (5:3‑5)

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Mark 13:14-23 (NASB)

14 “But when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION standing where it should not be (let the reader understand ), then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. 15 “The one who is on the housetop must not go down, or go in to get anything out of his house; 16 and the one who is in the field must not turn back to get his coat. 17 “But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! 18 “But pray that it may not happen in the winter. 19 “For those days will be a time of tribulation such as has not occurred since the beginning of the creation which God created until now, and never will. 20 “Unless the Lord had shortened those days, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom He chose, He shortened the days. 21 “And then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ ‘; or, ‘Behold, He is there ‘; do not believe him; 22 for false Christs and false prophets will arise, and will show signs and wonders, in order to lead astray, if possible, the elect. 23 “But take heed; behold, I have told you everything in advance.

Part 2 (This Sermon): The Awfully Great Tribulation

Sermon Theme: Believers are exhorted to always be prepared for the Lord’s return, preserving in faith and faithfulness to the end.

Outline:

1) The Awfully Great Tribulation
2) The Abomination of Desolation

Future Sermons in this Series:
Parts 3a & 3b: The Second Coming is Coming
Part 5: Eschatology Excursive

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Mark 13:1-13 (NASB)

1 As He was going out of the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, behold what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2 And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left upon another which will not be torn down.” 3 As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew were questioning Him privately, 4 “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are going to be fulfilled?” 5 And Jesus began to say to them, “See to it that no one misleads you. 6 “Many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He!’ and will mislead many. 7 “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. 8 “For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will also be famines. These things are merely the beginning of birth pangs. 9 “But be on your guard; for they will deliver you to the courts, and you will be flogged in the synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them. 10 “The gospel must first be preached to all the nations. 11 “When they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour; for it is not you who speak, but it is the Holy Spirit. 12 “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and have them put to death. 13 “You will be hated by all because of My name, but the one who endures to the end, he will be saved.

Part 1 (This Sermon): The Beginning of the End (13:1-13)

Sermon Theme: Believers are Exhorted to be Prepared

Outline:
1) The Destruction of the Temple (13:1-3)
2) The Disciples’ Questions (13:3-5)
3) The King Foretells the Future (13:6-13)

Future Sermons in this Series:
Part 2: The Awfully Great Tribulation (13:14-23)
Parts3a & 3b: The Second Coming is Coming (13:24-27)
Part 5: Eschatology Excursive

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