Ep. 104: Hermeneutics and the Olivet Discourse!

Wow, the cold open was wild. Is that the way we are suppose to understand the Bible? What is “newspaper exegesis?” What are the challenges in studying the olivet discourse? What are the challenges to preaching the olivet discourse? What is the difference between seminary classes and preaching? Why is understanding this difference important?What are the dangers of forcing your theology onto the text? How do you avoid that? How exactly should we expect Old Testament prophecies to be fulfilled in the New Testament?Then we engage with some of the preteristic views on the Olivet discourse and the time markers. We discuss the destruction of the temple in 70 AD and then the abomination of desolation being a different event. How should we understand this future temple? Is it even possible for there to be 3rd Temple?How does your view of Israel impact your understanding of Matthew 24? Inquisition: Is it recommended or helpful to change up your devotions?