1st century Christianity in the 21st century
– PARABLES OF JESUS –
No One Knows the Day or Hour, Second Coming
Several of Jesus’ parables focus on the impending judgment, the time of His second coming, and our need to prepare beforehand. This is the case with our text today, Mark 13:32-37. It reads:
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The Parable of the Wise and Faithful Servant
The first part of Matthew 24 addresses Jerusalem’s impending destruction, while the latter portion is about the second coming of Christ – the final judgment. Signs would precede the first event (fulfilled in 70 AD), but there would be no signs for the Lord’s return (Matthew 24:36-39). Jesus said,
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The Parable of the Marriage Feast
The parable of the wicked vinedressers enraged the Pharisees, for they knew that Jesus spoke of them. However, they did not lay a hand on Him, for they feared the people (Matthew 21:45-46). Immediately, He spoke another parable against them, the parable of the marriage feast.
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