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i like bringing that very significant date to the fore , those who are asleep can be roused up out of their sleep 
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i like bringing that very significant date to the fore , those who are asleep can be roused up out of their sleep TheEnd of Jerusalem
Consider what Jesus said about Jerusalem and its temple. Over three decades in advance, he foretold a time of terrible hardships for one of the greatest cities in the world. Notice in particular his words recorded at Luke 21:20, 21:
"When you see Jerusalem surrounded by encamped armies, then know that the desolating of her has drawn near. Then let those in Judea begin fleeing to the mountains, and let those in the midst of her withdraw, and let those in the country places not enter into her." If Jerusalem was to be surrounded, encircled by encamped armies, how could "those in the midst of her" simply "withdraw," as Jesus had commanded?
Clearly, Jesus was implying that a window of opportunity would open up. Did it?
In 66 C.E., the Roman armies under the command of Cestius Gallus had beaten the Jewish rebel forces back to Jerusalem and had them pinned within the city.
The Romans even made a thrust into the city itself and reached as far as the temple wall.
But then Gallus directed his armies to do something truly baffling. He ordered them to retreat! Elated Jewish soldiers set out in pursuit and inflicted damage on their fleeing Roman enemies.
Thus, Jesus’ foretold window of opportunity opened.
True Christians heeded his warning and got out of Jerusalem. Wisely so, for just four years later, the Roman armies were back, with General Titus leading them. This time no escape was possible.
The Roman armies surrounded Jerusalem again; they built a fortification of pointed stakes around it. Jesus had prophesied regarding Jerusalem: "The days will come upon you when your enemies will build around you a fortification with pointed stakes and will encircle you and distress you from every side." (Luke 19:43)
Before long, Jerusalem fell; its glorious temple was reduced to smoldering ruins. Jesus’ words were fulfilled in every detail!
Jesus had far more in mind, though, than that destruction of Jerusalem. His disciples had also asked him about the sign of his presence. They did not then know it, but this referred to a time when he would be installed to reign as King in heaven.
yes the bible is a book of prophecy
Sorry, mee, it plainly states the camps are around the walls, and that those within the cmaps should flee - after all, armies required serving, and Jerusalem was a part of the Roman Empire, being served by citizens.
Also, didn't I mention something about copy/pasting to you?
Also, didn't I mention something about copy/pasting to you?
make no mistake about it , those true christians who had acted and heeded Jesus words, about the pointed stakes around the city , made use of the opportunity to escape to the mountains , and it was only those who stayed there that were saved .
i suppose after a while some may of thought , everything looks ok now i think i am going back , but in 70.c.e it all happened didnt it .
some may have thought what am i doing here i could be much better off by going back to the city , after all it was 4 years before Jerusalem was destroyed in 70.C.E
but thinking on our own terms is not the way to get saved is it , the window of opportunity arrived and those who listened to Jesus and stayed out of Jerusalem were saved.
And we know what the most high JEHOVAH said dont we ,
LUKE 9;35 listen to him ,
nothing changes when it comes to getting saved sticking to what the bible really teaches is the way to go .
In 70 C.E., Jewish Christians could have been killed or enslaved along with everyone else in Jerusalem. However, according to the historical evidence, they had heeded Jesus’ warning given 37 years earlier. They had abandoned the city and had not returned.
yes that is right, Jesus said when you see them encamped around the city ,flee to the mountains .
and so they did , they made their escape at that time .
if they had not listened to the warning that Jesus gave 37 years earlier they could have been in that city and killed or carried of like the rest of them in 70.c,e.
but they stayed out.