When was the temple removed from Israel's religious scene?
The temple remained part of Israel's religious scene until 69 or 70 A.D., when it was destroyed. This was about 40 years after the crucifixion, which is placed at 29 A.D. The book of Acts covers that entire period, from the crucifixion to the temple's destruction and Israel's dispersion.
Les explains that the temple was not removed from Israel's religious scene until 69 or 70 A.D. He places the crucifixion at 29 A.D., noting some say 33, creating a 40-year period from the crucifixion until the temple's destruction and Israel's dispersion. The book of Acts covers that whole 40 years. At Acts chapter 3, Peter and John are still going to the temple at the hour of prayer, showing they are still under the law and the covenant economy of Exodus 19, with no concept yet of the grace of God to be poured out later.