The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Mark 13:4-13, “”Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are going to be fulfilled?”

5 And Jesus began to say to them, “See to it that no one misleads you.

6 “Many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He!’ and will mislead many.

7 “And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be frightened; those things must take place; but that is not yet the end.

8 “For nation will arise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will also be famines. These things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.

9 “But be on your guard; for they will deliver you to the courts, and you will be flogged in the synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them.

10 “And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations.

11 “And when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not be anxious beforehand about what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour; for it is not you who speak, but it is the Holy Spirit.

12 “And brother will deliver brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and have them put to death.

13 “And you will be hated by all on account of My name, but the one who endures to the end, he shall be saved.”

I have been blessed to have had sound teaching on the “end times.” In these verses, Peter, James, John and Andrew were questioning Jesus about when

the “end times” would come.

1. In verses 4 through 9, Jesus speaks of International conflicts.

Be certain, He says that you be not deceived. Many will come in the LORD’s Name and boldly say, “I AM THE CHRIST.”

In preaching, I used to list quite a number of persons who had already said that of themselves. Don’t be surprised! And don’t be misled!

Additionally, there will be wars and rumors of wars. When was the last time you watched the evening news? We’ve got that now! Hamas is trashing Israel! Iran is “feeding” material to terrorists, enabling them to carry on their warfare. All of these things that Christ predicted are now literally coming to pass. Just don’t panic! All of this has to come to pass; but the end is not yet.

Earthquakes will occur in various places, some of which have not previously had earthquakes. Still, this is not the end. It is the beginning of the end.

2. In verses 10 through 13, Jesus speaks of Interpersonal conflicts.

Christian people are being held in prisons throughout the world, not because they have broken laws, but because they have been accused of being Christians. Even some groups, who do not qualify as Christians, are being held because they have religious services and read the Bible.

As terrible as all of this is, those being held in prison for their faith have the opportunity to share the Gospel with those who have never heard.

Jesus said not to be afraid and not to worry about what you will say in your defense. The Holy Spirit will put words in your heart and mind at that time.

Brothers in the same family will arise against each other, and one will cause the other to be put to death. Fathers will kill their own children; and children will cause their parents to be put to death. These things are occurring today –in today’s news!

And you will be hated simply because you stand for Jesus! BUT, “the one who endures to the end…shall be saved.”

Go back and read the Scripture verses above one more time. There has never been a more opportune time for sharing the Good News of Jesus than today!

Are you sharing the Gospel with others, who do not know it? These verses should stir you up and make you want to share! They are, if you know Him!

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

United States of America

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”