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“Watch!”
Mar 13:14-37
The fall of Jerusalem, Mar 13:14-23. This abomination had been predicted by Daniel, Dan 9:27, Josephus says that the Romans brought their standards into the Temple, and offered sacrifices to them, and proclaimed Titus emperor. Probably there is to be a yet further fulfillment of these significant words. Houses in the East are, for the most part, provided with staircases outside the wall, so that the occupants, seeing the approach of danger, could flee without going through their homes, Mar 13:15. The ungodly owe more than they realize to the elect who dwell among them, Mar 13:20. Let us not be deceived by the appearance of false doctrines or teachers; there are also false Christs, Mar 13:22.
The second advent, Mar 13:24-27. These signs may refer to the disorganization of political rule, or to literal convulsions of the elements. The ministry of angels was very real to Jesus, and their function in the future ages is clearly defined. As Enoch was translated before the deluge, so will the saints be gathered before the final sorrows, 1Th 4:14-17. It would seem as if Christ’s coming is to bring summer to our world. This generation may refer to the fact that the Jewish people would remain as a distinct people. Our Lord had so emptied Himself, that in His human nature He knew not the hour, and was content to know only as the Father told Him. He has now resumed the glory of the knowledge which He had before all worlds. Have we each one found our work? Let us watch!