On the Mount of Olives, Jesus lovingly prepares His disciples, knowing their confusion about the temple’s grandeur and its future. He warns of coming tribulations, false messiahs, and the temple’s destruction—while also foreshadowing His ultimate return, which we will see further in Part 2. This prophecy reveals both imminent turmoil and God’s sovereign plan unfolding through history. In the face of trials, Jesus calls His followers to discernment, endurance, and hope now, reminding us to trust Him as we await His second coming in the last days.

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