Core Truth: While the world is increasingly confused and frightened as to what the future might bring, believers have no need for such fears. As Paul wrote to the Christians of his day in 1 Thessalonians 5:4-6: “But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should take you unawares, or surprise you like a thief. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober.”
Scripture: Mark 13:1-5
As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!” “Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone will be left on another – every one will be thrown down.” As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked Him privately, “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?” Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you.”(NIV)