Expository Outlines Mark 13:34-36 For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work… I. A CERTAIN EVENT REFERRED TO. That He should go away was necessary. 1. It was impossible that His state of humiliation should be continued. 2. The work He had to do in heaven required His presence there. 3. His removal was necessary in order that the Holy Spirit might be bestowed. II. A RESPONSIBLE TRUST COMMITTED. 1. What He left in charge of His servants was His house. The church is frequently set forth under this designation. 2. Those whom He left behind were invested with the powers necessary for the transaction of affairs during His absence. 3. While peculiar authority was granted to some, none of the servants were permitted to remain idle. III. AN IMPORTANT DUTY ENJOINED. 1. To no subject is our attention more frequently directed than that of watchfulness. 2. The consideration by which it is enforced. It is the uncertainty as to when the master of the house might return; whether at even, or at midnight, or at the cock crowing, or in the morning. 3. Whatever limits may belong to other obligations, this is universal in its claims. "And what I say unto you, I say unto all, watch." (Expository Outlines.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. |
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