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The Prediction about the Temple and Jerusalem (Luke 21:5-28).
We learn about the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, and the destruction of the temple itself.
However, the point of this is that:
God wants us to be aware and be on alert for His return.
Look at how Luke gave the introductory verses that makes Jesus talk about the destruction of the temple.
In Luke 21:1-5
Then we learn about:
The Destruction of Temple
In verse 5 we learn:
The Temple is an important element in God’s plan.
It is a place of worship.
From the O.T. perspective, this is the place where God dwelled among His people.
We have learned from Matthew 21:12-13, that Jesus talks about the temple.
So here we learn that Jesus talks about what the Temple’s function ought to be - house of prayer.
He was in the temple when He uttered these words.
So Jesus Himself gives so much importance to the temple.
The temple we will be looking at today is temple built or modified by Herod to gain some favor from the Jews.
See the picture here!
The first one was the Solomon’s temple, the second one was built by the post-exilic people when they returned from Babylon.
That stood for about 500 years.
However, there were some considerable modifications that need to be done.
So Herod, to gain some favor took care of that part of the business.
The work started in 18 B.C., and was completed in 65 A.D.
A lot of time, expense, and labor was put into it.
So it turned out to be a beautiful temple.
The Jewish historian Josephus tells that the rocks used for this temple were huge - 60 feet long; their width is a span of three people spreading out their hands.
So, this is a huge rock, and huge building.
Luke tells us this temple was also adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God.
There must be lots of gold and such used in this construction.
However, we learn something from Jesus, while these people were talking about this temple.
God’s Judgement upon Temple
Jesus says in Luke 21:6
What?
This is a striking statement, right?
The thing that you see is not going to be as is.
This is going to be destroyed.
Jesus makes it clear that “the days will come when no stone will be left on another that will not be thrown down.”
This is the predication of the destruction of the temple.
God’s house should have been used for its intended purposes.
But we know that the temple was not used for God’s purposes.
As soon as Jesus said that, there is an inquiry.
By using the term - Teacher, the text is telling us that this is not a private conversation with disciples alone, but the public were also in view.
Jesus affirms that the days will come - it is not that these days “might” come, but “will” come.
This is going to happen!
That all the stones will be thrown down.
Jesus here predicts the destruction in 70 A.D., by the Romans.
They will come, and burn the city down, and also the “temple.”
So the inquiry: When will these things happen?
And what will be the sign when “these things” are about to take place.
Jesus then gives the signs.
The Signs of Destruction
We must keep in mind that the verses from 8-19 are talking about the signs of destruction in their time.
Not a universal sign or signs for the entire world.
The first “sign” is then Jesus talks about the False Messiahs.
There are going to be those who come deceiving people in the name of Jesus, saying “I am he.”
The Greek text has “ἐγώ εἰμι” - I AM.
This refers to the I AM in Exodus 3:14.
Pillar commentary on Luke says this:
In the second Jewish revolt (132–35), Bar Kokhba claimed to be the Messiah, and his claim swept many devout Jews into revolt.
So there was a (or some) people who claimed to be Messiah.
Jesus not only warns them, but also warns us to be careful about these false messiahs who would come in His name.
Then Jesus talks about the signs.
The Disasters That Would Take Place
There is going to be news about wars, rebellions.
However, do not panic because these must happen.
This is the plan of God.
However, the end will not come right away.
Meaning, this is how God ordered things, and this is what will happen.
Nations will rise against nations, kingdoms against kingdoms.
Earthquakes, famines, and plagues.
However, before all this happens, there is going to be persecution.
The Persecution of Believers
The Purpose of this Persecution
Yes, there is going to be persecution.
But this, though a difficult phase in life, gives you an opportunity to witness.
The term for “witness” here means that one not only “gives” a testimony, but actually “be” that testimony- through action, through their lives.
That is, if one “truly” places their trust in Jesus Christ, and what He means to them, they will NOT give up on Him.
They don’t have to “preach” an hour long message, but they would testify to these authorities with their lives.
Basically, their lives speak about Jesus.
The Comfort and Promise in the Midst of Persecution
God does not forsake His people in the midst of crisis.
He will always be with them.
Jesus further talks about the betrayal of their friends, relatives and family.
He said that you will be hated because of my name.
There is also a promise Jesus makes - that without God’s will, nothing happens.
Verse 18, “but not a hair of your head will be lost” should be understood spiritually.
They will face persecution.
However, nothing happens without God’s will.
Jesus closes this section by saying, “By your endurance, gain our lives.”
Meaning, be strong in your faith, and you will receive the promises of God.
The Destruction of Jerusalem
Verses 20-24 talks about the destruction of Jerusalem.
What is this telling us?
The destruction is total.
The Roman army will not leave anything.
Jerusalem will be surrounded.
This punishment in verse 22 is going to come from God, and what was written will be fulfilled.
It is interesting to note in the Gospel of Luke, when Jesus read the scroll in the synagogue, He said that ‘In your hearings, this prophecy is fulfilled.”
At the end of His public ministry, Jesus says the similar things - “to fulfill all the things that were written.”
The next two verses explains the magnitude of the destruction
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