# Mark 13 Bible study questions

> Jesus warns that the temple will fall, speaks of hard times ahead and his coming, and tells his followers to stay awake.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/group-questions/mark-13
10 questions for a small group or a leader. Read the chapter aloud first: https://www.lumin.faith/read/mark/13.md

## Start here

1. What is the longest you have ever waited for something?

## Look: what does it say?

2. What do the disciples admire, and what does Jesus say will happen to it? (Mark 13:1-2)
3. What hard things does Jesus say his followers will face? (Mark 13:5-13)
4. What lesson does Jesus draw from the fig tree, and from the man who goes away? (Mark 13:28-37)

## Understand: what does it mean?

5. Jesus says even he does not know the day or hour. Why might that be good news? (Mark 13:32)
6. What does Jesus promise his followers when they are put on trial? (Mark 13:11)
7. What does staying awake mean, if not knowing the date? (Mark 13:33-37)

## Live it: what will we do?

8. What do you admire that will not last, like the temple stones? (Mark 13:1-2)
9. Each servant has their own work while the master is away. What is yours? (Mark 13:34)
10. Where are you spiritually asleep, and what would help you wake up? (Mark 13:36-37)

## Close in prayer

Ask God to keep each person awake and faithful in their own work while they wait.

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