1. A Plain Statement for the Disciple’s Generation Verse that has Concerned Many v32 – “What does Jesus mean? How can this be?” Various Attempts at a Solution “All past? All future? Both? Changing gears?” What Jesus means by “All these things” and “This Generation” (c.f. Matthew 24:34 & Mark 13:30) “All these things” encompasses all He has said thus far in answer…
An Entirely Natural Question about the Temple’s Destruction The question (v7) is understandable, given that the disciples have just been told that the cornerstone of their culture, religion & nation was going to be desolated. The question is crucial in that in gives the context of Jesus’ answer. It has two elements: WHEN will the temple be destroyed? WHAT will be the…
1. The Celebrated Supremacy of the Temple (v5) Mark 13:1-2 & Matthew 24:1 / 2 Chronicles 7 / Ps 48:9 The Temple was the centred piece of Israel, Jerusalem and Judaism itself; a place of almost infinite significance for the Jewish people. 2. The Prophesied Destruction of the Temple (v6) A nightmare to hear. A hell to endure. An end to an age. Two…