In this episode, I discuss one of the most controversial questions in evangelical circles today: Do we need to rebuild the Third Temple for Jesus to return? Some Christians believe that the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock stand in the way of prophecy, but does Scripture really support this view? I talk about why the Temple was destroyed in 70 AD, what the Bible actually says (and doesn’t say) about a future temple, and why Jesus Himself is the true Temple. I also look at the history and significance of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the modern political tensions surrounding it, and how Christians can respond without falling into fear, conspiracy, or end-times obsession.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 – Introduction: Why the West Obsesses Over the End Times 01:45 – Rapture Fatigue & Social Media Trends 02:30 – Letting Go of Anxiety 03:45 – Welcome & Personal Background 06:15 – The End Times Industry & Its Impact 09:00 – The Real Message of Scripture 11:40 – The Problem of Discipleship 12:30 – Today’s Focus: The Temple 13:30 – Biblical History of the Temple 16:30 – Why the Temple Was Destroyed 19:00 – Jesus, the Law, and the New Covenant 22:00 – The Temple Within Us 25:00 – Obedience, Blessing, and Spiritual Warfare 27:00 – The Curtain Torn: Jesus and the Temple’s Purpose 29:00 – Rebuilding the Third Temple: Origins and Controversy 31:00 – The Temple Mount: Faith, Politics, and Conflict 34:00 – The Significance of the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque 37:00 – The Dangers of Extremism and Political Manipulation 40:00 – Returning to the Gospel and True Discipleship 43:00 – Final Thoughts: Living with Hope, Not Fear

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