The Coming of the Son of Man

Mark 13:24-27

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: Christ will come again in power and glory to gather his own from the ends of the earth.

OUTLINE: Christ’s return will…
1) Be Accompanied By Earth Shattering Events (24-25)
2) Reveal Him As the Powerful And Glorious One (26)
3) Involve the Gathering of His Global Elect (27)

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Jesus, the Temple, and the Coming of the Son of Man: A Commentary on Mark 13 by Robert Stein; Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: Mark by Robert Stein; Preaching the Word: Mark by Kent Hughes

NOTE: We experienced a technical difficulty midway through the sermon, so there is a small portion of the audio missing.

How To Live In Crazy & Chaotic Times

Mark 13:1-23

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: In the midst of this chaotic world: discern, witness, pray, endure, and trust.

OUTLINE:
1. The Events That Are Non-Signs (5-13)
A. The Appearance of False Teachers (5-6)
B. The Arrival of Wars and Disasters (8-9)
C. The Advancement of the Church’s
D. Mission & Persecution (10-13)
2. The Event That Is the Sign: Abomination of Desolation (14-23)
A. The Affliction In Jerusalem (14-20)
B. The Appearance of False Teachers (21-23)

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Baker Exegetical Commentary: Mark by Robert Stein; Jesus, the Temple, and the Coming of the Son of Man: A Commentary on Mark 13 by Robert Stein; Preaching the Word: Mark by Kent Hughes

The Razing & Realization of the Temple

Mark 13:1-2

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG QUESTION: Why does Jesus foretell the temple’s destruction?

OUTLINE:
1) To rebuke our interest in mere externals
2) To remind us of the reality of judgment
3) To reveal to us the temple’s fulfillment

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: Mark by Robert Stein; Jesus, the Temple, and the Coming of the Son of Man: A Commentary on Mark 13 by Robert Stein; Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to Mark by James Edwards; Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels by Richard B. Hays; Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Mark by J.C. Ryle; King’s Cross: The Story of the World in the Life of Jesus by Timothy Keller; On Spiritual Mindedness by John Owen

What Jesus Sees, Delights In, & Desires

Mark 12:41-44

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: Jesus sees and wants the sacrifice and devotion of our hearts.

OUTLINE:
1) What Jesus Sees
2) What Jesus Delights In
3) What Jesus Desires

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Practicing the King’s Economy: Honoring Jesus In How We Work, Earn, Spend, Save, & Give by Michael Rhodes, Robby Holt, and Brian Fikkert; Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: Mark by Mark Strauss; Pillar New Testament Commentary: Mark by James Edwards; Let’s Study Mark! by Sinclair Ferguson

Beware the Scribes

Mark 12:38-40

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: Jesus warns us against following or being like false leaders.

OUTLINE:
1. A Warning to the Wary and All-Too-Willing
2. A Warning To Watch Out For These Sorts
3. A Warning To Would-Be Leaders
4. A Warning To Watch Your Own Heart

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction & Survey by Craig Blomberg; Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament by Joel Williams; Pillar New Testament Commentary: Mark by James Edwards; Baker Exegetical Commentary: Mark by Robert Stein; Gospel Centered Exposition: Exalting Christ in Mark by Daniel Akin

Great David's Greater Son

Mark 12:35-37

Pastor Garrison Greene

OUTLINE:

1) Jesus Is The Public Messiah
2) Jesus Is The Preeminent Lord

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Echoes of Scripture In The Gospels by Richard B. Hays; Baker Exegetical Commentary on Mark by Robert Stein; Pillar New Testament Commentary on Mark by James Edwards; ESV Expository Commentary: Vol. XIII by Multiple Authors; Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Gospels ed. Barry Beitzel

Sixth Anniversary

Mark 12:28-34

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: Jesus gives the most essential of God’s commands.

OUTLINE:
1. We Are To Love God With Our Whole Selves
2. We Are To Love Our Neighbors As Ourselves

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Love In Hard Places by DA Carson; Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus In Mark by Daniel Akin; Pillar New Testament Commentary: Mark by James Edwards; Let’s Study Mark! By Sinclair Ferguson; ESV Expository Commentary Vol. VIII: Mark by Hans Bayer; Mere Christianity by CS Lewis

Resurrection Riddles

Mark 12:18-27

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: Jesus wisely shows forth the truth and power of God.

OUTLINE:
1. The Wisdom of Jesus
2. The Wonder of Resurrection
3. The Word of Truth

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Commentaries by Stein, Edwards, Strauss; Marriage Is Built To End by Greg Lanier