The Tribulation Temple
Revelation 11:1-2 · April 19, 2023
This message examines the biblical case for rebuilding the temple, tracing prophecies about Jerusalem’s destruction, Israel’s dispersion and restoration, and a future temple. It considers passages from Ezekiel, Romans, Revelation, Daniel, and Matthew, and reflects on how fulfilled prophecy supports trust in God’s Word.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:10 Jesus foretold the destruction of Jerusalem, the temple, and the dispersion of the people
03:04 Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple (Luke 21:5-6)
05:37 Jesus foretells the destruction of Jerusalem (Matthew 23:37-38)
06:51 Jesus foretells the dispersion of the people of Israel (Luke 21:24)
07:47 The Bible also foretells the destruction of the land (Ezekiel 33:28)
08:31 Mark Twain on Palestine
10:19 The Bible foretold the restoration of Israel (Ezekiel 36:8; Ezekiel 37:21)
13:07 A restored temple and the salvation of the people of Israel (Romans 11:25-26)
15:26 Rebuilding of the temple (Revelation 11:1-2)
26:30 The falling away (2 Thessalonians 2:3-4)
28:48 The abomination of desolation (Daniel 9:27)
29:27 The Holy Place (Matthew 24:15)
30:02 Fulfilled prophecy speaks of future prophecy being fulfilled
31:29 There is no reason to turn to a spiritual fulfillment of the temple
36:10 God’s record on fulfilling His Word speaks to us that we can trust His word
37:18 Closing prayer
