Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers,
walking after their own lusts,
And saying,
Where is the promise of his coming?
2 Peter 3:3,4
Outer Court (Altar of Sacrifice, Brazen Laver)
Inner Court (Table of Bread, 7 Branch Candlestick, Altar of Incense)
Most Holy Place (Ark of Covenant & Mercy/Judgment Seat)
Altar of Sacrifice: They question What Kind of God would Sacrifice His own Son?
Laver: They reject baptism/renewal of one's life as necessary
Table of Bread: Declared the Word of God a Fairy Tale
Altar of Incense: Mock the idea of Prayer to a "sky god"
Candlestick: Declared there is no "light" of truth to be found in the Church
Ark of the Covenant: They have no fear of a Judgment of a "non-existent" God & attack the Creation story of the 4th commandment with evolution