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[Talking about his second coming, Jesus continued,] "I say to you what I say to everyone: Watch for [the Son of Man]!" —Mark 13:37 NLT Key Thought As Jesus tells this story about his second coming (Mark 13:34-36), he is in effect saying, "Watch for my return!" Throughout his ministry, he...

[Jesus continued,] "The coming of the Son of Man can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. When he left home, he gave each of his slaves instructions about the work they were to do, and he told the gatekeeper to watch for his return. You, too, must keep watch! For you don't...

[Talking about his second coming, Jesus continued,] "And since you don't know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert!" —Mark 13:33 NLT Key Thought Since we cannot know for sure the exact time of the Lord's return, our approach should be clear and without distraction. We are to...

[Talking about his second coming, Jesus continued,] "However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows." —Mark 13:32 NLT Key Thought The greatest secret of all time is the exact day and hour of the...

[Talking about his second coming, Jesus continued,] "Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear." —Mark 13:31 NLT Key Thought While heaven and earth will pass away, Jesus' words — his promise to return along with all of his other promises — will be fulfilled. We can...

[Jesus continued,] "I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene before all these things take place." —Mark 13:30 NLT Key Thought There are many ways this statement has been interpreted: Some understand this verse to mean that all of Mark 13 is referring to the...

[Jesus continued,] "Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near. In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, you can know that [the Son of Man's] return is very near, right at the door." —Mark 13:28-29...

[Jesus continued,] "And [the Son of Man] will send out his angels to gather his chosen ones from all over the world — from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven." —Mark 13:27 NLT Key Thought Those who belong to the Lord will be gathered to meet him. Those who belong to the Lord will join...

[Jesus continued,] "At that time, after the anguish of those days, the sun will be darkened, the moon will give no light, the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then everyone will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds with great power and glory."...

[Jesus continued,] "Then if anyone tells you, 'Look, here is the Messiah,' or 'There he is,' don't believe it. For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God's chosen ones. Watch out! I have warned you about this ahead of...