In this episode of A Closer Look, Pastors Jason and David talk through Luke 21 and the destruction of the temple—why it was both judgment for rejecting Christ and mercy to end the sacrificial system and point clearly to Jesus. They discuss how God dismantles idols, how to identify what you’re really trusting for security, and warning signs that you’re being consumed by the world (including spiritual lethargy and resistance to loving correction). David also explains why he avoided taking a hard stance on end-times timelines from the pulpit: the text is clear that Jesus will return, Christians will suffer, and our hope is not escape but Christ’s presence and the coming redemption of all things.