Mar 13:14 | MHM | STEP | The Destruction of the Temple Foretold. In this passage, Jesus predicts the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. The Jews, by rebelling against the Romans and persecuting Christians, were bringing judgment on themselves. This prophecy was fulfilled less than forty years later, as Jesus had warned. The warning is also found in Matthew 24:15 . Jesus describes both the events that will happen and gives instructions for his followers on how to respond. v. 14 : Jesus says that when the disciples see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be, they should understand that this means the Roman armies will invade Jerusalem (Mark 13:14 ). The Romans were hated by the Jews and would bring destruction. This was a fulfillment of what Daniel the prophet had spoken about (Daniel 9:27 ). When the enemy enters the holy city, it is a sign that judgment has come because of the people’s sins.

‏ Mark 13:14

The Destruction of the Temple Foretold.

In this passage, Jesus predicts the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. The Jews, by rebelling against the Romans and persecuting Christians, were bringing judgment on themselves. This prophecy was fulfilled less than forty years later, as Jesus had warned. The warning is also found in Matthew 24:15 ^a. Jesus describes both the events that will happen and gives instructions for his followers on how to respond.

v. 14: Jesus says that when the disciples see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be, they should understand that this means the Roman armies will invade Jerusalem (Mark 13:14 ^b). The Romans were hated by the Jews and would bring destruction. This was a fulfillment of what Daniel the prophet had spoken about (Daniel 9:27 ^c). When the enemy enters the holy city, it is a sign that judgment has come because of the people’s sins.