Opening Question

If you could know your whole future, would you do so?

Introduction

The future always captures our imagination. We worry about our own future and legacy, about our world and its sustainability, about our family and friends, and even about objects like our houses or collectibles. When asked about the future, Jesus tells His disciples the most significant aspects of religious history ahead of them, and the lessons that come from it. Mark 13 parallels Matthew 24-25 in some significant ways.

Mark 13:1-8

Shocked by Jesus’ prophecy that the temple would be dismantled, Peter, Jacob (Greek name usually translated into English as ...