Is 13 an unlucky number for you? I found this statement from the web: " Researchers estimate that at least 10 percent of the U.S. population has a fear of the number 13, and each year the even more specific fear of Friday the 13, known as paraskevidekatriaphobia, results in financial losses in excess of $800 million annually, as people avoid marrying, traveling or in the most severe cases, even working. " Incredible! I suppose people cling to this like many other superstitions. Well in the case of this Mark chapter 13, Jesus foretells a lot of bad things. The first thing He says is that the Jewish temple will be destroyed. It has happened. He also said the disciples will be persecuted. This also happened. Wars and rumors of wars will happen. It has happened, including earthquakes. Jesus also mentions that no one will know when the final end will come. But He does give the assurance that those who choose salvation given by God will be saved. They will have the Holy Spir...