Tearing Down the Temple | A Sermon for Lent 5 from Mark 13

Jesus discusses the destruction of the temple and the end of the age with his disciples.

1. The Apocalypse

2. Apocalypse = to be revealed

3. Apocalyptic Literature Cosmic Metaphors Providing Hope for Concrete Crises

4. Apocalyptic Literature Mark 13 is Apocalyptic Literature

5. Mark 11:12-26 Curses fig tree Cleanses temple Temple = fig tree

6. Mark 11:12-26 Curses fig tree Cleanses temple Temple = fig tree

7. Mark 11:12-26 Curses fig tree Cleanses temple Temple = fig tree Mark 11:26-12:44 Showdown in the Temple (last two weeks)

8. “Look teacher, what large stones and what large buildings…” Mark 13:1

9. Mark 13 Apocalyptic Language

10. Mark 11:12-26 Curses fig tree Cleanses temple Temple = fig tree Mark 11:26-12:44 Showdown in the Temple (last two weeks) Mark 13:1-27 The coming destruction of the Temple

11. Mark 11:12-26 Curses fig tree Cleanses temple Temple = fig tree Mark 11:26-12:44 Showdown in the Temple (last two weeks) Mark 13:1-27 The coming destruction of the Temple Mark 13:28-37 “when the fig trees sprouts leaves…”

12. Mark 13:28–31 (NRSV) 28 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. 30 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

13. Mark 13:28–31 (NRSV) 28 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near , at the very gates. 30 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

14. Mark 13:32–37 (NRSV) 32 “But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. 35 Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at dawn, 36 or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. 37 And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.”

15. Mark 13:32–37 (NRSV) 32 “But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Beware, keep alert ; for you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch . 35 Therefore, keep awake —for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening , or at midnight , or at cockcrow , or at dawn , 36 or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. 37 And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake .”

16. for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening , or at midnight , or at cockcrow , or at dawn , or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake Could this be the Passion Week?

17. Jesus is The Apocalypse The Glory of God’s Kingdom is revealed through the Cross