November 17, 2024, Pentecost 26B: "Something New Is Coming!"

When Jesus prophesies the Temple’s destruction to an awestruck disciple, his words must have landed like a ton of bricks. The Temple was not just the central worship place in 1st century Judaism; it was the center of Jewish identity. The end of the Temple would have portended the end of the world. However, Jesus isn’t so much speaking about an ending as he is about a new beginning. What kind of beginning is Jesus talking about? And how can we take courage when we go through frightening times? Pastor David preaches “Something New Is Coming!” based on Mark 13:18.