Mar 13:5-6 | MHM | STEP | Great Afflictions Foretold. In this section, Jesus begins to answer the disciples' question about the destruction of the temple and future events. However, he does not focus on satisfying their curiosity about the exact times and details. Instead, he gives them important instructions and warnings to prepare their hearts. Jesus emphasizes the need to stay faithful, avoid being deceived, and endure through trials. v. 5-6 : Jesus warns the disciples, Take heed lest any man deceive you (Mark 13:5-6 ). He tells them that many false messiahs will come, claiming to be the Christ and leading many people astray. After the Jewish people rejected the true Christ, they became vulnerable to being deceived by imposters. Jesus tells his disciples to be careful not to lose sight of the real Messiah in the confusion caused by these pretenders.

‏ Mark 13:5-6

Great Afflictions Foretold.

In this section, Jesus begins to answer the disciples' question about the destruction of the temple and future events. However, he does not focus on satisfying their curiosity about the exact times and details. Instead, he gives them important instructions and warnings to prepare their hearts. Jesus emphasizes the need to stay faithful, avoid being deceived, and endure through trials.

v. 5-6: Jesus warns the disciples, Take heed lest any man deceive you (Mark 13:5-6 ^a). He tells them that many false messiahs will come, claiming to be the Christ and leading many people astray. After the Jewish people rejected the true Christ, they became vulnerable to being deceived by imposters. Jesus tells his disciples to be careful not to lose sight of the real Messiah in the confusion caused by these pretenders.

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