Yes, Jesus predicted that Jerusalem would be under Gentile control until a future time when the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled, but this refers to the 70 A.D. destruction, not Armageddon.
Les Feldick clarifies that Jesus' words in Luke 21:24 were fulfilled when the Romans under Titus besieged and destroyed Jerusalem in 70 A.D., scattering the Jewish people. The key word 'until' indicates a temporary period, not permanent, and points to a future time when Gentiles will no longer dominate Jerusalem. This is distinct from the events of Armageddon, as the dispersion of Jews mentioned in the verse already occurred.
Luke 21:24 — This verse is the exact scripture in question, where Jesus describes Jerusalem being trodden down of the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
In Luke 21:24, Jesus prophesied concerning Jerusalem: 'And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.' This verse describes a period of judgment upon the Jewish people, including death by the sword and captivity among all nations. It also indicates that Jerusalem would be under Gentile domination, but with a specific end point—'until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.'
Les Feldick teaches that Jesus' prophecy in Luke 21:24 referred to the Roman siege and destruction of Jerusalem by Titus in 70 A.D., not to Armageddon or the Second Coming, because at Armageddon Israel will not be dispersed but will enter the kingdom. He emphasizes the word 'until' as a time marker, indicating that Jerusalem's subjection to Gentile powers is temporary and will end when Christ returns. Les traces the 'times of the Gentiles' back to 606 B.C. with Nebuchadnezzar's invasion, followed by successive Gentile empires—Medes and Persians, Greeks, Romans, and continuing through modern history (e.g., Moors, Turks, British mandate). He notes that even today, Jerusalem and Israel are largely under Gentile influence, though this will end at Christ's return.
Les Feldick explains that this prophecy was not about Armageddon. In Clip 3, he says that at Armageddon and the Second Coming, Israel will go into the kingdom, not be dispersed among the nations. The mention of Jews being 'led away captive into all nations' indicates the 70 A.D. event under Titus, when Jews were indeed scattered.
Les traces the beginning of the times of the Gentiles to 606 B.C., when Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon besieged Jerusalem and brought it under Gentile control (Clip 2, Clip 7). He lists the subsequent empires: Babylon, Medes and Persians, Greeks, and Romans. In modern history, Israel was under the Moors, Turks, and British mandate before independence.
Les emphasizes the word 'until' as a time word, indicating that Jerusalem's subjugation by Gentiles is not permanent. There will come a time when the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled, and then Gentiles will no longer trod the streets of Jerusalem (Clip 4). This aligns with the parallel in Romans 11:25, where 'blindness in part' is 'until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in.'
Fullness of the Gentiles Parallel
Les connects the 'times of the Gentiles' with the 'fullness of the Gentiles' in Romans 11:25, showing a parallel in God's timing for Israel's restoration.
70 A.D. Referent
Les explicitly states that this verse refers to the siege of Jerusalem by Titus in 70 A.D., not Armageddon, and that Jerusalem has been under Gentile dominion since.
Historical Beginning
Les dates the beginning of the times of the Gentiles to 606 B.C. with Nebuchadnezzar's invasion and connects it to the scattering of Israel.
Not Armageddon
Les explains that the dispersion of Jews proves this prophecy is about 70 A.D., not Armageddon, and emphasizes the temporary nature of Gentile rule over Jerusalem.
Time Word 'Until'
Les highlights 'until' as a key time word, indicating that Gentile domination of Jerusalem will eventually cease.
Modern Fulfillment
Les notes that even today Israel is under Gentile influence, nearly fulfilling the prophecy, but this will end when Christ returns.
Reiteration of 70 A.D.
Les repeats that this is not Armageddon but the 70 A.D. event, and that Jerusalem remains under Gentile control until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
Gentile Empires Throughout History
Les traces Gentile control from Babylon through Rome and into modern history, showing continuous domination until recent times.
Luke 21:24: And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.
This is the primary verse in question, directly stating the prophecy about Jerusalem and the times of the Gentiles.
Romans 11:25: For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
Les draws a parallel between the 'times of the Gentiles' and the 'fulness of the Gentiles,' showing a related timeline in God's plan.
No, Les Feldick clarifies that it refers to the Roman destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D., not Armageddon. At Armageddon, Israel will not be dispersed but will enter the kingdom, unlike the scattering described in this verse.
Les traces its beginning to 606 B.C. when Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon captured Jerusalem. Since then, Jerusalem has been under various Gentile empires until the present age.
The word 'until' signifies a limited period, not permanent. It points to a future time when Gentile domination over Jerusalem will cease, which Les connects to the return of Christ.
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