The destruction of Jerusalem served as the culmnation of God's judgment on Israel and part of the vindication of Jesus as the Son of Man.

Jesus is not only in line with the OT prophets but brings their ministries to a climax in his prophetic messages, actions, and predictions.

The destruction of Jerusalem and its temple in AD 70 is a theologically significant event that is foundational to New Testament eschatology.

Just as Sarah’s burial plot was a down payment of Israel's inheritance, the empty tomb of Jesus is the down payment of our inheritance.

When we turn to God in faith as we offer up our lament, we seek to be reoriented to the reality of redemption in and through Christ Jesus.

Humble dependence on God and mourning over our sinful and broken world leads to true flourishing and wholeness in God's kingdom.

The Sermon on the Mount shows us that true human flourishing and the good life our world is searching for starts with listening to Jesus.

Just as the ark provided safety from the waters of judgment, we now have salvation from judgment through Jesus. And this is pictured and proclaimed in baptism.

Mark begins his gospel with the Old Testament to tell us that the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel had arrived with Jesus.