What did Jesus really mean when he spoke of the temple’s destruction, cosmic signs, and the end of the age? In this episode, Rohan Bell unpacks the Olivet Discourse, showing how Jesus’ words bring both a warning and a hope: God is still in control, even when life feels like it’s falling apart.

👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...

✅ 🏛️ Why the destruction of the temple was so shocking for first-century Jews

✅ 🔥 How apocalyptic imagery points to upheaval and judgment, not always literal cosmic events

✅ 📖 The dual focus of Jesus’ prophecy: Jerusalem’s fall in 70 AD and the ultimate end times

✅ 🌍 Why upheavals in our own lives don’t mean God has lost control

✅ 🙏 How to live with readiness, without fear or complacency

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction to the Olivet Discourse and its context

01:20 – The temple’s central role and Jesus’ shocking prophecy

03:30 – Apocalyptic language: what it meant and how to read it

05:00 – God’s sovereignty in upheaval and the hope of Christ’s return

07:00 – Living alert, faithful, and free from fear today

🙋‍♂️ Reflection and Application

When your world feels shaken, how do you usually respond—fear, denial, or faith? Jesus’ words remind us that even in upheaval, God remains sovereign. What would it look like for you to live faithfully and expectantly, trusting him in uncertain times?

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