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The “abomination of desolation” foretold by Daniel was “Jerusalem surrounded by armies” (Luke 21:20). The Christians heeded Jesus’ warning and escaped the “tribulation” of Jerusalem.

BibleGateway: Mark 13:14-23

ESV Text: Mark 13:14-23


KJV Text:

The section starts at about 1:53 and ends at about 3:15

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     14 But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains: 15 And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of his house: 16 And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment. 17 But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! 18 And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter. 19 For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be. 20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect’s sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. 21 And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not: 22 For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. 23 But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.(KJV)


Hymn: TLH 290:
We Have a Sure Prophetic Word

— Organ Audio

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1. We have a sure prophetic Word 
By inspiration of the Lord; 
And though assailed on every hand, 
Jehovah’s Word shall ever stand. 

2. By powers of empire banned and burned, 
By pagan pride rejected, spurned, 
The Word still stands the Christian’s trust 
While haughty empires lie in dust. 

3. Lo, what the Word in times of old 
Of future days and deeds foretold 
Is all fulfilled while ages roll, 
As traced on the prophetic scroll. 

4. Abiding, steadfast, firm, and sure, 
The teachings of the Word endure. 
Blest he who trusts this steadfast Word; 
His anchor holds in Christ, the Lord.