The temple will be judges (vv 1-4) (Mat 24:3)

The end will be marked by deception (vv 5-6, 21-23). (1Cor 6:9-10, 1 Tim 4:1)

Understanding deception. (Gen 3:1-6)

Satan casts doubt on God's word (v 1).

Satan uses people to spread lies (v 1). (2 Cor 11:3-4, 13-15).

Satan takes advantage of ignorance (vv 2-3)

Satan tries to get us to remain independent and self-sufficient (v 5).

The cure for deception. (prov 9: 8-9)

Jesus is God; He transcends all who oppose Him and is far greater than anything we can imagine Him to be. And we see from Mark 9:1-13 that Jesus is indeed who He claims to be - the Son of God.

06In our seemingly impossible situation...

Jesus knows all circumstances. (Ps 147:5, Mat 10:29-30, Is 46:9-10, Ps 139:4, 1 king 8:39)

Jesus always has a plan. (Jn 6:5-6)

Jesus` way will often surprise us. (Is 55:8-9)

Jesus not only provides, He gives an abundance. (Mk 6:42-43, Ps 132:15, Jn 6:35)

God's provision is intentional, purposeful and abundant. (2 Cor 9:8)

God's mercy is patient and undeserved. (Mat 21:41, 43; Act 4:11-12)

The torch has been passed to us.