An Episcopal Sermon: December 3, 2023

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Subject of Sermon: Jesus presents his disciples with a vision of the end of human history and repeatedly urges them to be on watch.

Sermon By: The Reverend Stacey Grossman at The Episcopal Church in Almaden

Today's Gospel Reading: Mark 13:24-37

“ Jesus said, “In those days, after that suffering,
the sun will be darkened,
and the moon will not give its light,
and the stars will be falling from heaven,
and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.

Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory. Then he
will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to
the ends of heaven.

“From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its
leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you
know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until
all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass
away.

“But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only
the Father. Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man
going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work,
and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. Therefore, keep awake—for you do not
know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow,
or at dawn, or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. And what I say to you I
say to all: Keep awake.” ”