Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. Jeff Hemmer, pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church in Fairview Heights, IL, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 13:1-13. Jesus’ teaching during Holy Week reaches a climax when He leaves the temple for the final time. His words concerning the utter destruction of the temple building left His disciples in shock. This had been the place they knew they would have access to God. In speaking of the building’s destruction, Jesus indicates that He is the new temple; in His flesh, God dwells among His people. He also speaks judgment against those who would find security or permanence anywhere else. As His disciples question Him concerning the timing and the signs that accompany this destruction, Jesus speaks in generalities. He warns them concerning those who would lead them astray to looking for deliverance in anything other than His coming. Even as they face great trouble in this life and persecution for the sake of Jesus’ name, the Lord calls His disciples to the endurance that He gives them through the w