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Mark 13:14-27
“But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not to be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. (15) Let the one who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter his house, to take anything out, (16) and let the one who is in the field not turn back to take his cloak. (17) And alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days! (18) Pray that it may not happen in winter. (19) For in those days there will be such tribulation as has not been from the beginning of the creation that God created until now, and never will be. (20) And if the Lord had not cut short the days, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he shortened the days. (21) And then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘Look, there he is!’ do not believe it. (22) For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect. (23) But be on guard; I have told you all things beforehand. (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 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 out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.
Christ’s Certain and Glorious Return
Jesus is definitely coming back, and that should make us want to obey Him; His return is imminent and will be unmistakable because His appearing will be…
- Perfectly Timed (v.24a) “But in those days, after that tribulation,
These verses tell us when we can expect the return of the Lord, Jesus Christ; after what is described in v.14-23: Jesus will return after the days of the Great Tribulation.
- Divinely Authoritative (v.24b-25) “…the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.”
It’ll be an unmistakable sign. No one can replicate this and all the false messiahs, all the antichrists and The Antichrist — all witness what happens! Everyone on the planet will lose sunlight and moonlight and the stars will fall from the sky. This universal chaos on earth and in the heavens is THE sign that Jesus is about to return.
- Gloriously Strong (v.26-27) And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. And then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.
He Will Demonstrate His POWER! (v. 26) “…[we] will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power…
- (v.24-25) The chaos of the heavens. That is power!
- The clouds of glory upon which He rides. That is power!
- (Zech. 14:1-8) His touch – When His feet touch the earth atop of the Mount of Olives it will split from top to bottom. That is power!
- (Rev. 19:11-16) The defeat of all enemies with just His Words That is power!
He Will Demonstrate His GLORY (v. 26) “…[we] will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.
When Jesus comes back, He will appear in His unveiled clouds of glory.
He Will Bring SALVATION (v.27) And then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.
The remnant of Israel will be saved in that day, and they bow at the feet of Messiah. The Gentiles who were saved through the preaching of the 144,000 and the angel of Rev. 14:6, will be gathered and will be brought into the presence of the Lord. No one will be left out, and every single living saint will be brought to Jesus at the end of the Tribulation, and they will stand before Him redeemed and rejoicing. The Jews will finally see Jesus for Who He is, and they will come to Him by faith.
Knowing what is to come should impact HOW believers live today. Christ’s Certain and Glorious Return should…
- Encourage us to be faithful to Him (Titus 2:11-14; 2 Pet. 3:10-15)
- Give us hope in challenging times Rom. 8:18; 2 Cor. 4:16-18)
- Comfort us when we (or loved ones) face death (1 Thess. 4:13-18)
- Motivate us in our witness (John 5:28-29)
“So, for many there is no emotional yearning for the return of Jesus. The best hope they know is a kind of intellectual, theological hope. But an intellectual knowledge of what the New Testament teaches about the return of Christ is surely a poor substitute for a love-inflamed desire to look on His face!
(A.W. Tozer)
Until the Lord returns…
Love God and love others. Bless and serve people: pray for people. Read and study the Word, and be sure to apply the Word to your life. Share the gospel. Support missionaries and engage in the work of ministry. Be generous, gracious, and “Outdo one another in showing affection.” Forgive others and allow for their faults. Make wise decisions that honor God and bless others.
- Stand up for truth.
- Defend what is right.
- Live for Jesus until He returns.
Mark 13:26 “And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.”
