The Temple’s Demise (Matthew 24:1-14)

Christ is done interacting with the leaders of Israel.  Christ returns at the end of the day to Bethany and stops at the Mount of Olives.  Christ takes the time to instruct his disciples regarding future events.  Some of these events will be in the immediate future  and other events are those that are yet to come.  What is the significance of Christ predicting the destruction of the temple?  What does this tell us about his ministry?  Where is our hope to be?  Are we to hope in this world or the kingdom that Christ brings?