Sign of the Kingdom - Episode 3

This text provides a theological overview of George E. Kouri’s book, The Sign of the Kingdom, which argues that the Olivet Discourse was a specific prophecy concerning the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. According to the author, Jesus was not describing the end of the physical world, but rather the conclusion of the Old Covenant era and the definitive establishment of His Messianic Kingdom. The narrative details how Christ's triumphant entry and subsequent cleansing of the Temple served as symbolic acts of judgment against an apostate generation of religious leaders. By examining historical accounts from figures like Josephus, the text asserts that the "spurious signs"—such as famines, earthquakes, and false prophets—were all documented occurrences within the lifetime of the original Apostles. Ultimately, the source contends that the Great Commission was successfully initiated as the Kingdom was transferred from national Israel to the New Testament Church.