“You Are the Salt of the Earth”
Like salt, Christians are to flavor the earth with the distinct taste of the kingdom and be a purifying agent in a corrupt world.
Implications of the Fall of Jerusalem in AD 70 for Biblical Prophecy
If the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70 is a significant eschatological event, then it has implications for OT prophecy and the book of Revelation.
AD 70 as a Sign of “The End”
The fall of Jerusalem in AD 70 signals the end of the old covenant order and serves as a type of the final eschatological judgment.
The Final Verdict: Judgment for Israel and Vindication for Jesus
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.
Judgment on God’s House: A Central Theme of the Prophets
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 the Vindication of Jesus
The destruction of Jerusalem and its temple in AD 70 is a theologically significant event that is foundational to New Testament eschatology.
A Burial Plot and a Promise (Genesis 23)
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.
“How Long, O Lord?”: Lament in the Psalms
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.
Flourishing in a Broken World (Matthew 5:3-4)
Humble dependence on God and mourning over our sinful and broken world leads to true flourishing and wholeness in God's kingdom.
