Mar 13:7-8 | MHM | STEP | v. 7-8 : Jesus also warns them not to be alarmed by news of wars and natural disasters. He says, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom , and there will be earthquakes , famines , and troubles in different places (Mark 13:7-8 ). However, Jesus reminds them, These things must happen, but the end is not yet . These events are just the beginning of greater challenges. Jesus tells them not to be troubled, because these things are part of God’s plan. The disciples are to trust God and remain calm, even when the world around them is in chaos.

‏ Mark 13:7-8

v. 7-8: Jesus also warns them not to be alarmed by news of wars and natural disasters. He says, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be earthquakes, famines, and troubles in different places (Mark 13:7-8 ^a). However, Jesus reminds them, These things must happen, but the end is not yet. These events are just the beginning of greater challenges. Jesus tells them not to be troubled, because these things are part of God’s plan. The disciples are to trust God and remain calm, even when the world around them is in chaos.

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