February 2026

In Matthew 24, Jesus sits on the Mount of Olives after foretelling the destruction of the temple. The disciples have asked about the destruction of the temple and “the end of the age” (Matt 24:3). In response, Jesus has given a series of signs—some unsettling, some glorious—all connected to the…

When Jerusalem fell in AD 70, and the temple was torn down stone by stone, it was not merely a political tragedy. It was the collapse of an entire covenantal world. Israel’s universe—centered on the temple, sacrifices, priesthood, and the Mosaic order—came crashing down. But in its place stood something…

When Jesus predicted the destruction of the temple, he used some of the most dramatic language in the Bible. In Matthew 24:29, he spoke of the sun going dark, the moon refusing to shine, stars falling from the sky, and the powers of the heavens being shaken. To many readers,…

In this series, The Great Commission and Biblical Prophecy, we’re considering Jesus’ prophecy about the temple’s destruction (Matt 24:1–2), the disciples’ questions regarding the timing and the signs related to it (Matt 24:3), and Jesus’ response to their questions. We’re in the section where the Lord gives the signs (Matt…