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The disciples admire the temple, but Jesus says it will be destroyed. Jesus gives signs of the end of the age: war, famine, false prophets, betrayal. The coming of the Son of Man will be unmistakeable. He tells them to be watchful, for no man knows the day or the hour.
Why it mattersPermalink
The beginning of the sixth long sermon in Matthew’s gospel, the Olivet Discourse. Jesus confirms and extends Daniel’s prophecy of the destruction of Jerusalem, which occurred in 70 AD. He reminds us not to become complacent just because destruction is not imminent.
Key versePermalink
“Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.”