Webjesus’ prophecy and the disciples’ questions. Jesus opens his discourse on the mount of olives with an alarming prophecy: Webjesus’ prophecy and the disciples’ questions. Jesus opens his discourse on the mount of olives with an alarming prophecy: The temple will soon be destroyed.

Understanding the Context

Webif properly interpreted, the olivet discourse enables the church in this age to distinguish itself from national israel in the tribulation—the future “time of jacob’s trouble”—and.