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Notice in the following parallel accounts two things: Jesus says the temple will be destroyed, and then the disciples ask when it will happen and what signs that it’s about to occur:
"Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down.” “Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?” Luke 21:5-7
"As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!” “Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?” Mark 13:1-4
"Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” Matthew 24:1-3
What’s really interesting about this is how many ignore what the disciples asked in the first place and therefore don’t understand what Jesus is explaining. What followed is Jesus’ answer to their question. Now, as we know from history, the temple was destroyed; it’s no longer there; it happened in 70 AD when Titus' armies invaded Jerusalem. Clearly here, along with other things, Jesus explains what was going to happen leading up to the temple’s destruction. Let’s zero in on some details about it from the same parallel accounts:
“When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country not enter the city. For this is the time of punishment in fulfillment of all that has been written." Luke 21:20-22
“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. 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, because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world, until now—and never to be equaled again." Mark 13:14-19
“So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination that causes desolation,’ spoken of through the prophet Daniel—let the reader understand— then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let no one on the housetop go down to take anything out of the house. 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 your flight will not take place in winter or on the Sabbath. For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equaled again." Matthew 24:15-21
Now, you may be scratching your head, “Wait, I've always been told the “abomination of desolation” and “the tribulation” and such are supposed to happen in the future. Well, it was in the future from the perspective of the disciples, and history bears out that it was the near future for them.
Remember, the disciples asked specifically about the temple's destruction. Think about it: Somewhere in what Jesus said afterwards has to be their answer. If what I’ve pointed out isn’t, then where is it?
The rest of the things Jesus spoke about is debatable as to when they would happen; I for one believe He transitions to the distant future (the end) when speaking of “that day” which no one knows but the Father (This I believe would be the time of the resurrection of the dead, final judgment, and eternity; I'm not a hyper-preterist). Nevertheless, I am convinced that what Jesus said about the abomination of desolation and tribulation in the Olivet Discourse pertained to the coming judgment on Israel in 70 AD, and is not about a future event from our perspective.
"Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down.” “Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?” Luke 21:5-7
"As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!” “Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?” Mark 13:1-4
"Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” Matthew 24:1-3
What’s really interesting about this is how many ignore what the disciples asked in the first place and therefore don’t understand what Jesus is explaining. What followed is Jesus’ answer to their question. Now, as we know from history, the temple was destroyed; it’s no longer there; it happened in 70 AD when Titus' armies invaded Jerusalem. Clearly here, along with other things, Jesus explains what was going to happen leading up to the temple’s destruction. Let’s zero in on some details about it from the same parallel accounts:
“When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country not enter the city. For this is the time of punishment in fulfillment of all that has been written." Luke 21:20-22
“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. 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, because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world, until now—and never to be equaled again." Mark 13:14-19
“So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination that causes desolation,’ spoken of through the prophet Daniel—let the reader understand— then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let no one on the housetop go down to take anything out of the house. 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 your flight will not take place in winter or on the Sabbath. For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equaled again." Matthew 24:15-21
Now, you may be scratching your head, “Wait, I've always been told the “abomination of desolation” and “the tribulation” and such are supposed to happen in the future. Well, it was in the future from the perspective of the disciples, and history bears out that it was the near future for them.
Remember, the disciples asked specifically about the temple's destruction. Think about it: Somewhere in what Jesus said afterwards has to be their answer. If what I’ve pointed out isn’t, then where is it?
The rest of the things Jesus spoke about is debatable as to when they would happen; I for one believe He transitions to the distant future (the end) when speaking of “that day” which no one knows but the Father (This I believe would be the time of the resurrection of the dead, final judgment, and eternity; I'm not a hyper-preterist). Nevertheless, I am convinced that what Jesus said about the abomination of desolation and tribulation in the Olivet Discourse pertained to the coming judgment on Israel in 70 AD, and is not about a future event from our perspective.