Mar 13:28 | MHM | STEP | Watchfulness Inculcated. In these verses, Jesus tells his disciples how to respond to his prophecies. He uses the picture of a fig tree to teach them to be watchful and prepared. Jesus also explains the difference between the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the world. He emphasizes that while some things can be predicted, the exact timing of his return is a secret only God knows. The main lesson is to always be ready and faithful, since we do not know when the Lord will come. v. 28-31 : Jesus says to learn from the fig tree. When its branches become soft and leaves appear, you know summer is coming (Mark 13:28 ). In the same way, when the disciples see the signs Jesus has described—wars, false teachers, and trouble in Israel—they should know that Jerusalem’s destruction is near. Jesus promises that the generation alive at that time would see these things happen. He assures them, Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away (Mark 13:31 ). His promises are certain and will come true, just as God’s decrees cannot fail (Daniel 9:27 ).

‏ Mark 13:28

Watchfulness Inculcated.

In these verses, Jesus tells his disciples how to respond to his prophecies. He uses the picture of a fig tree to teach them to be watchful and prepared. Jesus also explains the difference between the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the world. He emphasizes that while some things can be predicted, the exact timing of his return is a secret only God knows. The main lesson is to always be ready and faithful, since we do not know when the Lord will come.

v. 28-31: Jesus says to learn from the fig tree. When its branches become soft and leaves appear, you know summer is coming (Mark 13:28 ^a). In the same way, when the disciples see the signs Jesus has described—wars, false teachers, and trouble in Israel—they should know that Jerusalem’s destruction is near. Jesus promises that the generation alive at that time would see these things happen. He assures them, Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away (Mark 13:31 ^b). His promises are certain and will come true, just as God’s decrees cannot fail (Daniel 9:27 ^c).