But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. 33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. 34 For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. 35 Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: 36 Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. 37 And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch. —Mark 13:32-37

I.

Reveal Answer

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Mark 13:32 – “But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

Mark 13:33 – “Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.”

II.

Reveal Answer

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Mark 13:34 – “For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.”

III.

Reveal Answer

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Mark 13:35-36 – “Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.”

IV.

Reveal Answer

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Mark 13:37 – And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.”

Take-home questions for Small Group and Family Devotions.

1. Read Mark 13:32. Why do you think Jesus emphasizes that no one knows the day or hour of His return?
   

2. Jesus commands us to “watch” multiple times in Mark 13:33-37. What does this kind of watching look like in our daily lives?
   

3. What are some signs of spiritual “sleepiness” in a believer’s life? How can we stay spiritually awake and alert?
   

4. How can we balance eagerly anticipating Jesus’ return while still faithfully working for His kingdom here and now?
   

5. If Jesus returned today, would you feel ready? Why or why not?