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Ordinary Time · Year C

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 19, 2028

The Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, Nicolas Poussin
The Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, Nicolas Poussin, 1638Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
Painted for Cardinal Barberini and given to the Emperor. Titus on horseback directs the sack while the menorah and the temple vessels are carried out through the smoke.As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another.Nicolas PoussinA French painter who lived almost entirely in Rome, building his compositions from wax figures in a box, and became the model of classical order.Kunsthistorisches Museum, ViennaThe Habsburg collection, assembled over four centuries and housed in a purpose-built palace on the Ringstrasse since 1891.Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
Roman Lectionary
GospelLuke 21:5-19Lk 21:5-19
Second Reading2 Thess. 3:7-122 Thes 3:7-12
First ReadingMal. 3:19-20aMal 3:19-20a
Responsorial PsalmPs. 98:5-6, 7-8, 9 (cf. 9)Ps 98:5-6, 7-8, 9 (cf. 9)

Overview & Insights

“Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.” (Luke 21:27)

Since Jesus’s arrival in Jerusalem it has become clear that his messianic authority is in irreconcilable conflict with the existing power structure in Jerusalem. His prediction of the destruction of the temple (21:5–6) now leads to an extended explanation (addressed to his disciples) that looks beyond his own imminent death and resurrection to a time when that conflict will be resolved. The power of the present Jerusalem establishment will be destroyed, and the risen Jesus will enter into his destined authority as the Son of Man. The reader’s awareness of this ultimate prospect will provide a vital counterpoint to the apparent “defeat” of Jesus in Jerusalem that will be narrated in chapters 22–23.

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Commentary

Luke 21 CommentaryLk 21 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik walks through the temple's destruction and the signs Jesus lists.

Luke 21 CommentaryLk 21 Commentary Precept Austin

A detailed word study on Jesus' warnings and his promise of endurance.

Luke 21:5 CommentariesLk 21:5 Commentaries BibleHub

Collects classic commentary on the disciples' admiration of the temple stones.

Luke 21 (Barnes' Notes)Lk 21 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight

Barnes situates the temple's fall within Jerusalem's actual history.

Commentary on Luke 21:5-19Commentary on Lk 21:5-19 Working Preacher

Reads the passage as pastoral counsel for a community facing real hardship.

Luke 21:5-19Lk 21:5-19 Center for Excellence in Preaching

A preaching-focused read on endurance amid upheaval.

Background & Word Study

Luke 21:5 InterlinearLk 21:5 Interlinear BibleHub

The Greek text behind the disciples' remark on the temple's stones and gifts.

Luke, Chapters 10-24Lk, Chapters 10-24 BibleProject

An overview video covering the second half of Luke, including this discourse.

The Church Fathers

Catena on Luke 21Catena on Lk 21 Catena

Patristic comment on Jesus' temple prophecy, verse by verse.

Sermons & Reflections

Lectionary column for November 17, Ordinary 33C The Christian Century

An essay connecting the temple's fall to Luke's own late first-century setting.

Worship & Prayers

Proper 28, Year C The Lectionary Page

The full set of readings and collect for this Sunday in Anglican use.

Podcast

Sermon Brainwave: Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 33) Working Preacher

Luther Seminary faculty talk through the week's readings, including this Gospel.

Art & Music

Proper 28 (33), Year C: Art Index Vanderbilt

Artwork keyed to each of this Sunday's readings.

Study Hub

Proper C28 Textweek

A hub of further commentary, sermons, and resource links for this Sunday.

Questions preachers ask

What does Jesus say of the end?

There will be signs in sun, moon, and stars and distress among the nations, then the Son of Man will come in glory; straighten up, for your redemption draws near, and stay awake (Luke 21:25–36).

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