The Day the Sun Goes Dark: Mark 13:14-27

"When you see 'the abomination that causes desolation' standing where it does not belong—let the reader understand—then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains."

The phrase came from Daniel, that ancient vision of desecration. Something unholy standing in the holy place. When you see it, don't pack. Don't look back. Run.

"Let no one on the housetop go down or enter the house to take anything out. Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak. How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! Pray that this will not take place in winter."

The urgency was absolute. The window for escape would slam shut. Those who hesitated would be caught.