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Our reading today is an example of apocalyptic language. It’s not about the end of the world, as it is so often understood, but an unveiling of future events. The disciples get distracted by the beauty and grandeur of the temple—Jesus brings their focus back to the present moment in a startling way. Why Jesus behaves as he does and why it matters to us today are what we’re looking at this morning.

  • In what ways does your faith in Jesus help you get through tough times? How has it helped in the past?

  • How can you assure friends and neighbors of God’s faithfulness when things are not going well for them?

  • Jesus redirects his disciples’ attention onto things that really matter. What is he focusing on? Why is this focus so important?

Next Step: All of us have circles of influence where what we think and say count for something. In what ways are you using this influence to share what you believe about Jesus?

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