READING 31

  1. Read the headings in Mark 13:24-37.

  2. Highlight verses 24-27, 31, and 37 of chapter 13.

  3. Read Mark 13:24-37.

  4. Consider the following questions.

Jesus said in verse 30, "Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place."  Given that it is now about 2000 years later, how do you interpret this saying?



Read the explanation to the Second Petition of the Lord's Prayer in Luther's Small Catechism
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Do you think that the Second Coming of Jesus will come before you die?





What does it mean for you when Jesus says in verse 37, "And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake."




Pray the Lord's Prayer, keeping in mind what it is you are praying when you say, "Your kingdom come."