Free group study handout
Mark 13: Group Study Handout
How to use: read Mark 13 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
As Jesus leaves the temple, a disciple comments on its grandeur. Jesus predicts the complete destruction of the temple (vv. 1-2).
Key verse
“Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.”
Mark 13:26 (WEB)
Outline
- Mark 13:1–2 Destruction of the Temple Foreseen
- Mark 13:3–4 Disciples' Inquiry about the Future
- Mark 13:5–13 Warnings about Deception and Persecution
- Mark 13:14–23 The Abomination and Signs
- Mark 13:24–31 Cosmic Disturbances and Assurance
- Mark 13:32–37 Call to Vigilance
Discussion questions
- In v6, why does Jesus warn that many will come in his name?
- What will happen according to v20, regarding the days of oppression?
- In v14, what does the phrase 'abomination of desolation' refer to in this context?
- When Jesus mentions 'this generation' in v30, what implications does it carry for his audience?
- How do you stay alert in your faith when facing challenges, as advised in v33?
Go deeper
Passages that echo Mark 13: Matthew 24, Luke 21, Matthew 10.
Before next time: read Mark 14.