Sermon 150

📖 Sermon 150 – The Destruction of the Temple

Date: [no date given]
Text: Luke 21:5–11

Introduction

As some admired the beauty of the temple and its costly stones, Jesus foretold its utter destruction. The disciples, astonished, ask when these things shall be. Christ replies by describing events that must precede the fall of Jerusalem and foreshadow the end of the age.

I. The Destruction of the Temple Foretold

A. “There shall not be left one stone upon another”
A shocking prophecy — the temple was the pride of the nation.

B. Fulfilled in A.D. 70
The Romans leveled it completely.

C. A reminder that no earthly glory is permanent

II. Warnings Against Deception

A. “Take heed that ye be not deceived”
False Christs and false prophets would arise.

B. “The time draweth near”
Impostors would claim to know the hour.

C. Follow not after them
Christ’s people must be grounded in truth.

III. Signs That Must Come to Pass

A. Wars and commotions
But “be not terrified” — such things must occur.

B. Nation rising against nation
Conflict and turmoil in the world.

C. Great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences
Nature itself shaken.

D. Fearful sights and great signs from heaven
Manifestations of divine judgment.

Conclusion

Christ teaches His disciples not to be shaken by earthly upheaval. Wars, disasters, and false prophets do not overthrow His kingdom. God remains in control, and His Word shall stand even when temples fall and nations tremble.