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Week 43. Day 4. Luke 21-22.

Ch 21 End of the temple / end of the world? Interpreters differ on what is in view here. (c.f. Matt 24). There are 2 main options:

1. This is about the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple only

ESV Study Bible suggests Jesus is only speaking of the destruction of the temple here (and events leading up to it) rather than about final judgment. The ‘end of the world’ language is poetic/prophetic language to describe the theological significance of the temple destruction. Though the destruction of Jerusalem is a pattern/type of the final judgment. (I set out this view in the notes for Matt 24)

2. About end of the temple AND end of the world

NIV Biblical Theological study Bible notes think Jesus alternates between speaking of destruction of the temple and of the end times/final judgment.

• v5-6 destruction of Jerusalem and temple
• 7-11 signs of the end times
• 12-19 before all this the disciples will be persecuted
• 20-24 returns to speak of destruction of the temple
• 25-28 more about signs of the end times
• 29-36 living in light of the return of Christ

Which view do you find most persuasive? Why?

Luke 22 The plot against Jesus

The events leading up to the crucifixion will be familiar, but as you read ask yourself if there are particular emphases in Luke’s account, or things you haven’t noticed before.

NOTE: Days 1-5 of each week contain the scripture reading for that week. Day 6 has just the 'key chapters'. If you want a briefer version of this plan that still takes you through the whole Bible, you could just read the key chapters featured on day 6. Day 7 has the podcast video where we discuss the week's reading.