Mar 13:1 | MHM | STEP | The Destruction of the Temple Foretold. This section begins with Jesus leaving the temple for the last time. The disciples are impressed by the beauty and size of the temple buildings. They want Jesus to admire them too, even though he has just spoken against the wrong things happening there. This shows how easy it is for people, even Jesus’ followers, to be amazed by things that look important or sacred. v. 1 : As they were leaving, one of the disciples said, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” (Mark 13:1 ). The disciple wanted Jesus to notice how grand the temple was. He hoped Jesus would not leave such a beautiful place. The temple was famous for its size and beauty, and the disciples were proud of it.

‏ Mark 13:1

The Destruction of the Temple Foretold.

This section begins with Jesus leaving the temple for the last time. The disciples are impressed by the beauty and size of the temple buildings. They want Jesus to admire them too, even though he has just spoken against the wrong things happening there. This shows how easy it is for people, even Jesus’ followers, to be amazed by things that look important or sacred.

v. 1: As they were leaving, one of the disciples said, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” (Mark 13:1 ^a). The disciple wanted Jesus to notice how grand the temple was. He hoped Jesus would not leave such a beautiful place. The temple was famous for its size and beauty, and the disciples were proud of it.