Paul was nearly beaten to death by the Jerusalem mob, and as he is being taken away for questioning by the Roman soldiers, he asks if he might speak to the crowd who hates him. They oblige, and Paul gives his testimony to the crowd, recalling what Jesus did for him on the road to Damascus.
In this sermon from Luke 21:20-36, Jesus gives his disciples warnings about the temple and Jerusalem’s eventual destruction, and he also includes signs to look for as you watch for him to return.
Luke 21 opens with a small scene where Jesus notices a poor widow putting her last two coins in the offering at the temple, and it ends with Jesus' telling his disciples to be on guard as the end of days approaches, and the temple is destroyed
At only age 12, Jesus is already getting a picture of what his mission is here on earth. But instead of taking charge and building his army, he prepares for ministry by obeying Joseph and Mary.
When a stone mason begins building, he or she starts with one stone from which all the other stones are laid. As God is building believers into a spiritual house, there is one stone from which all the others derive purpose and significance.