Jesus was convicted on the accusation that he would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days (26:61). While hanging on the cross he was mocked regarding those same accusations (27:40). He didn’t respond because he was fulfilling the very words that condemned him. He chose to destroy the “temple” of his body, to tear it down because he had greater plans. When Solomon’s temple was built it was spectacular in appearance. When the temple was rebuilt under Zerubbabel it had much less splendor. But Jesus would rebuild his temple with a glory unknown before. It would possess an eternal glory that would never fade. And he will pass on that glory to every person who follows him in faith.
It took me about 20 minutes to read this, with multiple interruptions.
Stuart
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