One thousand nine hundred and thirty-eight years ago to the day (thank you, Frodo), September 2, 70A.D., the siege of Jerusalem ended with the total destruction of The Temple there, not to mention the loss of about one million Jewish lives; which would put it at about one sixth of The Holocaust's numbers in approximately a 6-month siege.
I remember reading years ago,"back in the day" (thanks, young'uns) when I read through the Bible once a year using the Navigators' Daily Walk, that in order to fulfill His prophecy that "no stone would remain on another," the gold which melted down into the foundations of the Temple by the fire that raged in it caused Roman soldiers to literally remove every stone in order to be sure they got all the booty.
I just found out between Google and Bible Works that this prediction is in the Thirteenth Chapter of Mark. Hmmm...kind of an unlucky number, I guess. Oh, on the other hand, it also predicts that the Gospel will be preached to all nations...definitely good news. On the other hand, it says that a Tribulation will occur the likes of which have not been seen...bummer. On the other hand, (thanks Rev Tevye) those days will be shortened for God's Elect...good news mixed with the reality that they go through the Tribulation, not get raptured out of it. On the other hand, is that a Fiddler I hear on my Roof?
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