What Old Testament prophecies align with the imagery in Mark 13:26? Mark 13:26 – The Picture Before Us “At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.” Old Testament Passages That Sound the Same Notes • Daniel 7:13-14 – “I continued watching in the night visions, and I saw One like a Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven… He was given dominion, glory, and a kingdom.” • Psalm 97:2-6 – “Clouds and darkness surround Him… His lightning lights up the world… all people see His glory.” • Isaiah 19:1 – “Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud and is coming to Egypt; the idols of Egypt tremble before Him.” • Psalm 104:3 – “He makes the clouds His chariot; He walks on the wings of the wind.” • Zechariah 14:3-5 – “Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations… the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with Him.” • Joel 2:30-31 – Cosmic signs—sun, moon, and stars—surrounding the day of the LORD’s appearing, matching Mark 13:24-25. • Isaiah 13:10, 13 – Similar celestial disturbances tied to the Day of the LORD, preparing for His glorious revelation. Shared Imagery to Notice • “Son of Man” title (Daniel 7) → Jesus openly adopts it. • “Coming with the clouds” (Daniel 7; Psalm 104) → divine transport, deity on display. • “Great power” (Zechariah 14) → the LORD fighting for His people. • “Glory” revealed (Psalm 97; Isaiah 13) → visible splendor that shakes heaven and earth. • Cosmic upheaval (Joel 2; Isaiah 13) → same signs Mark places just before verse 26. Why These Connections Matter • They prove consistency: centuries-old prophecies converge in Jesus. • They identify the “Son of Man” as more than a mere man—He shares Yahweh’s prerogatives. • They show the Second Coming is not an allegory; it will unfold just as literally as the earlier prophecies did at His first coming. • They anchor our hope: the same sovereign Lord who fulfilled past promises will soon split the skies to finish the story exactly as written. |
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