{"id":3886,"date":"2026-07-05T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/?p=3886"},"modified":"2026-06-28T12:57:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T17:57:56","slug":"jesus-foretells-the-destruction-of-the-temple-luke-21-5-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/jesus-foretells-the-destruction-of-the-temple-luke-21-5-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Jesus Foretells the Destruction of the Temple: When Earthly Glory Gives Way to God\u2019s Eternal Kingdom (Luke 21:5\u201324)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-the-audience-luke-is-writing-to\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Audience Luke Is Writing To<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luke continues writing to <strong>Theophilus and readers seeking certainty about Jesus\u2019 identity, His prophetic authority, and God\u2019s sovereign control over history<\/strong>. Therefore, after recording the widow\u2019s offering in the temple, Luke immediately presents Jesus\u2019 prophecy concerning that very temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The connection is striking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The widow has just worshiped in the temple with sincere faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now Jesus announces that the magnificent structure itself will one day be destroyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This marks the beginning of what is commonly called the <strong>Olivet Discourse<\/strong>, Jesus\u2019 longest prophetic teaching in Luke\u2019s Gospel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also one of the most misunderstood passages in the New Testament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus speaks about both\u00a0the near\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>distant future<\/strong>, often moving between them without explicit transitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, careful interpretation is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Luke 21:5-24 NASB<br>And while some were talking about the temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and votive gifts, He said, &#8220;As for these things which you are looking at, the days will come in which there will not be left one stone upon another which will not be torn down.&#8221; They questioned Him, saying, &#8220;Teacher, when therefore will these things happen? And what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?&#8221; And He said, &#8220;See to it that you are not misled; for many will come in My name, saying, &#8216;I am He,&#8217; and, &#8216;The time is near.&#8217; Do not go after them. When you hear of wars and disturbances, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end does not follow immediately.&#8221; Then He continued by saying to them, &#8220;Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be great earthquakes, and in various places plagues and famines; and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. &#8220;But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, delivering you to the synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for My name&#8217;s sake. It will lead to an opportunity for your testimony. So make up your minds not to prepare beforehand to defend yourselves; for I will give you utterance and wisdom which none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute. But you will be betrayed even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death, and you will be hated by all because of My name. Yet not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your lives. &#8220;But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then recognize that her desolation is near. Then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains, and those who are in the midst of the city must leave, and those who are in the country must not enter the city; because these are days of vengeance, so that all things which are written will be fulfilled. Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days; for there will be great distress upon the land and wrath to this people; and they will fall by the edge of the sword, and will be led captive into all the nations; and Jerusalem will be trampled under foot by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-key-focus-of-the-passage-and-jesus-character\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Focus of the Passage and Jesus\u2019 Character<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus is <strong>God\u2019s sovereignty over history, faithful endurance, and the certainty of Christ\u2019s prophetic word<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus reveals Himself as <strong>the sovereign Lord who knows the future perfectly and prepares His followers to remain faithful regardless of circumstances<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike false prophets who create fear through uncertainty, Jesus gives His disciples confidence by revealing that history unfolds according to the Father\u2019s plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-people-in-the-interaction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The People in the Interaction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This interaction includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Jesus<\/strong>, teaching prophetically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>The disciples<\/strong>, asking questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>The crowds<\/strong>, listening nearby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Future believers<\/strong>, who will experience these events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-happened-in-the-scene\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Happened in the Scene<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As some admire the beauty of the temple, they marvel at its magnificent stones and costly decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The temple built by Herod the Great was one of the architectural wonders of the ancient world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Massive white stones reflected sunlight brilliantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gold adorned portions of the structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To many Jews, the temple seemed permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unshakable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet Jesus says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe days will come in which there will not be left one stone upon another which will not be torn down.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The disciples are stunned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They immediately ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cTeacher, when therefore will these things happen? And what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus begins answering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, rather than giving them a simple timeline, He prepares them for a lifetime of faithful endurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-understanding-the-two-horizons-of-prophecy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Understanding the Two Horizons of Prophecy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One key to interpreting this passage is recognizing that Jesus addresses two related events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-near-horizon\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Near Horizon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Much of Luke 21:5\u201324 refers to the destruction of Jerusalem in <strong>AD 70<\/strong>, when the Roman army under Titus surrounded the city, destroyed the temple, and fulfilled Jesus\u2019 prophecy with astonishing accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luke gives more historical detail than the parallel accounts in Matthew and Mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His emphasis helps believers recognize the approaching judgment upon Jerusalem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-future-horizon\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Future Horizon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, Jesus uses language that also points beyond AD 70 toward His future return and the final consummation of God\u2019s Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like many Old Testament prophets, Jesus speaks of both near and distant events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The destruction of Jerusalem becomes both a historical judgment and a foreshadowing of future realities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognizing these two horizons helps readers avoid confusing every prophecy with a single event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-false-messiahs-and-spiritual-discernment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>False Messiahs and Spiritual Discernment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus first warns His followers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSee to it that you are not misled.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before discussing wars, disasters, or persecution, He addresses deception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because spiritual confusion often poses a greater danger than physical suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many will come claiming:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am He.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Others will announce:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe time is near.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus responds simply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDo not go after them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout history, countless individuals have claimed to be the Messiah or have predicted the exact timing of Christ\u2019s return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus teaches that faithful disciples should not be driven by sensational claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, they should remain grounded in God\u2019s Word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-persecution-before-deliverance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Persecution Before Deliverance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus then describes what His followers will experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They will face:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Arrests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Betrayal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Imprisonment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Hatred<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Trials before rulers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet He immediately reframes these hardships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than viewing persecution as failure, He says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt will lead to an opportunity for your testimony.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a remarkable perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The world sees opposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus sees an opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He promises His followers wisdom that their opponents cannot successfully refute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More importantly, He assures them that God remains with them through every trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their suffering is never outside His sovereign care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-destruction-of-jerusalem\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Destruction of Jerusalem<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus then gives a specific sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Jerusalem is surrounded by armies, believers should flee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike false predictions requiring speculation, this warning provides a clear historical marker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early Christian historians record that many believers remembered Jesus\u2019 words and escaped the city before its destruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In AD 70, Roman forces devastated Jerusalem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The temple was burned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its stones were dismantled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city experienced unimaginable suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exactly as Jesus had foretold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His prophecy proved completely trustworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-god-s-judgment-and-god-s-mercy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>God\u2019s Judgment and God\u2019s Mercy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The destruction of Jerusalem was not merely a political event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus describes it as a time of judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nation had repeatedly rejected God\u2019s prophets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, many rejected God\u2019s own Son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet even here, judgment is never separated from mercy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus warned His followers in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He provided a way of escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His warnings demonstrate not cruelty but compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God always calls people to respond before judgment falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-the-temple-had-to-fall\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why the Temple Had to Fall<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The destruction of the temple marked the end of an era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For centuries, it had stood as the center of Israel\u2019s sacrificial system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, after Jesus\u2019 death and resurrection, the ultimate sacrifice had already been offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The temple pointed forward to Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once Christ fulfilled His purpose, the old covenant system gave way to the new covenant established through His blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The temple\u2019s destruction became a visible reminder that access to God no longer depended upon a building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depended upon the risen Savior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mood-and-tone\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mood and Tone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tone moves from <strong>admiration \u2192 prophecy \u2192 warning \u2192 endurance \u2192 judgment \u2192 hope<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And through every stage, Jesus continually calls His followers to trust God\u2019s sovereign plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-jesus-reveals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Jesus Reveals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus reveals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">God\u2019s Word is completely trustworthy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">History unfolds according to God\u2019s purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Deception is a constant danger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Faithfulness matters more than comfort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">God strengthens His people during persecution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Earthly kingdoms pass away, but God\u2019s Kingdom endures forever.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-response-of-the-others\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Response of the Others<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-disciples\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Disciples<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They ask sincere questions about the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-jesus\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jesus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He prepares them for both immediate and future events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He replaces fear with faithful endurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-lesson-for-us-in-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Lesson for Us in 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-do-not-build-your-security-on-temporary-things\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Do Not Build Your Security on Temporary Things<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the magnificent temple eventually fell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-spiritual-discernment-is-essential\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Spiritual Discernment Is Essential<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every claim about the future comes from God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-trials-create-opportunities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Trials Create Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God often uses suffering to display His faithfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-christ-s-words-never-fail\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Christ\u2019s Words Never Fail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every fulfilled prophecy strengthens our confidence in the promises yet to be fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-5-god-s-kingdom-alone-is-permanent\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. God\u2019s Kingdom Alone Is Permanent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every earthly institution will eventually pass away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only Christ\u2019s Kingdom remains forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-final-reflection\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Reflection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prophecy of <strong>the temple&#8217;s destruction\u00a0<\/strong>reminds us that what people consider permanent often proves temporary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The temple seemed indestructible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within one generation, it was gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet while stones fell, God\u2019s promises stood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus prepared His followers not merely to survive history but to trust the One who rules history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same remains true today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nations rise and fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Economies change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cultures shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buildings crumble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Christ remains unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The One who accurately foretold Jerusalem\u2019s destruction also promised that He would return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If His first prophecy was fulfilled exactly as He said, His remaining promises deserve the same confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the question becomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Am I placing my confidence in things that cannot last\u2014or in the eternal King whose words never fail?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-suggested-reading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Suggested Reading:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-stand-firm wp-block-embed-stand-firm\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"AuHrqRuXtp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/temple-destruction-jesus-mark-13-1-2\/\">The Destruction of the Temple: When What Seems Permanent Is Not (Mark 13:1\u20132)<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cThe Destruction of the Temple: When What Seems Permanent Is Not (Mark 13:1\u20132)\u201d \u2014 Stand Firm\" src=\"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/temple-destruction-jesus-mark-13-1-2\/embed\/#?secret=CCJizDGYa1#?secret=AuHrqRuXtp\" data-secret=\"AuHrqRuXtp\" width=\"600\" 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