PREPARED FOR HIS RETURN
Mark 13:32-37

· The Parable of the Porter…Mark 13:32-37…WATCHFULNESS
· The Parable of the Master of the House…Matthew 24:43-44…READINESS
· The Parable of the Faithful Servant…Matthew 24:45-51…SERVING

THE PARABLE OF THE HOUSEHOLDER
MARK 13:32-37

I. THE PROCLAMATION THAT IS RIVETING…vs. 32-33
A. The Coming of Jesus…v. 32
B. The Commands of Jesus…v. 33

II. THE PARABLE THAT IS REVEALING…vs. 33-36

A. The Absence of the Savior…v. 34a
B. The Assignment of the Servants…v. 34b
1. The Servants are to Work
· Obligations were Assigned
· Obedience was Expected
2. The Porter is to Watch
C. The Admonition of the Suddenness…vs. 35-36
1. The Precept…v. 35
2. The Picture…v. 36

III. THE PRONOUNCEMENT THAT IS REMINDING…v. 37

·Are you Serving?
· Are you Sleeping?
· Are you Saved?