Daniel 9:24 talks about the sanctuary being destroyed by the Messiah 490 years after the edict to rebuild Jerusalem.
Daniel 8:14 talks about the RE-consecration of the sanctuary 2300 years after the edict to rebuild Jerusalem.
It is clearly referring to the Son that does both.
As Jesus says in Matthew 24:15 about these prophecies of Daniel "let the reader understand"
No Kam, this is what Matt 24 means
"So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand),"
In the book of Daniel, the abomination of desolation is referred to as the 'desolating sacrilege' (Daniel 11:31) and the 'appalling sacrilege' (Daniel 12:11).
In Christian eschatology, particularly in the New Testament (e.g., Matthew 24:15), it is associated with a future event involving the Antichrist setting up an abomination in a rebuilt temple
When Jesus says, "Destroy this temple, and I will raise it up in three days" (John 2:19), it is a significant statement with both literal and symbolic meaning
- Literal interpretation: The Pharisees and Jewish leaders initially misunderstood Jesus, thinking He was speaking about the physical temple in Jerusalem. They took it literally and accused Him of threatening to destroy the temple, which took decades to build.
- Jesus’ true meaning: Jesus was speaking metaphorically about His body. He was predicting His death and resurrection. "Destroy this temple" refers to His physical body being crucified, and "I will raise it up in three days" refers to His resurrection.
- Foreshadowing of the Resurrection: Jesus' statement highlights the central Christian belief in His death and resurrection, emphasizing that His body is the true temple, the dwelling place of God's presence.
- Spiritual interpretation: It signifies that God's presence is no longer confined to a physical building but resides in Jesus Himself and, by extension, in His followers.
- This statement highlights the shift from the old covenant (centered on the physical temple) to the new covenant, where Jesus Himself becomes the spiritual sanctuary.
- "abomination of desolation" as also representing broader spiritual or moral desecration. This includes:
- Profanation or disrespect toward the Holy Eucharist Desecration or corruption within the Church
- Turning away from true worship and faith
