Comparison of Matthew 24-25, Mark 13, and Luke 21 - Mom's Bible ...
Comparison of Matthew 24-25, Mark 13, and Luke 21 - Mom's Bible ...
Comparison of Matthew 24-25, Mark 13, and Luke 21 - Mom's Bible ...
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“left” = to send forth, in various applications (as follow):—cry, forgive, forsake, lay aside, leave, let (alone, be, go, have),omit, put (send) away, remit, suffer, yield up.“know not what hour” – This emphasizes the need to be expectant daily.I think the most natural reading <strong>of</strong> these verses fits the rapture. It is describing when some will be “taken” (Greek:“received near” – to be with Jesus) <strong>and</strong> others left behind to go through the coming time <strong>of</strong> judgment.The emphasis <strong>of</strong> these verses is on being prepared—watching. The root word in Greek for watch is a reference to mentalawareness. Men <strong>and</strong> women <strong>of</strong> faith should be ever vigilant <strong>and</strong> expectant regarding the Lord’s return. The Lord willcontinue to emphasize the importance <strong>of</strong> being prepared by presenting that truth in several different ways in the comingverses.<strong>Mark</strong> <strong>13</strong>:34 For the Son <strong>of</strong> man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, <strong>and</strong> gave authority to his servants,<strong>and</strong> to every man his work, <strong>and</strong> comm<strong>and</strong>ed the porter to watch.<strong>Mark</strong> <strong>13</strong>:35 Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master <strong>of</strong> the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at thecockcrowing, or in the morning:<strong>Mark</strong> <strong>13</strong>:36 Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.<strong>Mark</strong> <strong>13</strong>:37 And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.<strong>Mark</strong> explains that the time between Jesus’ first <strong>and</strong> second comings can be illustrated by a man who is taking a journey(“far” is not in the original); there is no indication <strong>of</strong> how long he will be gone. He has left His home, the place where heis in authority. Knowing that he will be gone for an indefinite period time, he delegates duties to each <strong>of</strong> his servants <strong>and</strong>comm<strong>and</strong>s the porter to watch/be vigilant. The porter is the one that controls entrance to his property.Jesus then makes the application to his audience. You are supposed to stay vigilant <strong>and</strong> busy at your assigned duties,because you don’t know when I am coming back. It could be at any time <strong>of</strong> the day or night. Obviously, He is not sayingthat we are not supposed to sleep; we are to stay diligent with our responsibilities—not being negligent—focused on thefact that He will return. That constant awareness should be a strong motivation to be found doing His will when Hereturns.Verse 37 is a statement that what is being said to this small group <strong>of</strong> Jewish believers is applicable to all believers.
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