THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION

Introduction:

A. Last Week.

1. Leave the Temple.

2. Comment about Great Buildings.

3. Jesus predicts their destruction.

4. Disciples ask when.

B. The End of the Time.

Body: Mark 13: 14 - 23

I. The Abomination of Desolation.

A. Literally, the idolater of desolation.

B. Taken from Daniel 9: 27; 11: 31; 12: 11.

1. City is to be destroyed
2. Sacrifice and offering is to end.

C. Standing = Luke 21: 20.

II. Leave.

A. Do not take time to get supplies or clothing.

B. Pray for a seasonable time.

C. The greatest tribulation known on earth.

D. Nearly, complete destruction.

III. Do not be deceived.

A. Many will say they are the Christ.

B. Many deceptive signs and wonders.

C. You have been forewarned.

IV. History.

A. The Roman armies surrounded Jerusalem.

B. Tremendous famine and hardship.

C. Suddenly, pulled back.

D. Titus returned and destroyed Jerusalem and Temple.

V. What About Us?

A. It does not matter if past or future.

B. Are we ready?

C. Will we go or be like Lot’s wife?

Conclusion:

A. How Are We Living?

1. In the past, present or looking for the future?

2. Are we ready now?

3. Where is our home?

B. Your Choice.

1. You can choose this world and its pleasures.

2. Or, choose heaven and its pleasures.