The central message of this sermon is that God's ways are not always aligned with human perceptions or expectations, particularly when it comes to His plans for Jerusalem and the temple. Despite the people's conviction that God would never allow His holy city and temple to be destroyed, Jeremiah prophesied that judgment was coming in the form of exile, which ultimately led to their destruction in 586 BC. This theme is reinforced through Daniel's prophecy of the 70 weeks, where he learns that the end times will indeed involve the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple, but also a subsequent restoration. The sermon highlights how God's purpose is redemptive, seeking to turn people from their evil ways, but also acknowledges that this can lead to judgment if they refuse to heed His warnings. The takeaway is that we must be willing to listen to and obey God's word, even when it challenges our assumptions or contradicts what we believe is true about His relationship with Jerusalem and the temple.