Jewish Temple
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Abomination of desolation
We see this phrase “Abomination of Desolation” in Matthew chapter 24, Mark chapter 13, and in the Old Testament book of Daniel, chapters 9 and 12. We talked briefly about…
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The 9th of Av
Today is the 9th of Av on the Hebrew Calendar, also known as Tisha b’Av. Today is a day of mourning and fasting in Israel because it’s a day that…
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Rebuilding Jerusalem and the Temple
Jeremiah accurately prophesied that after 70 years were complete for Babylon, the Jews would be permitted to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the city and the Temple. After Media/Persia conquered…
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What is it about Jerusalem?
When I was younger, I used to wonder what is so special about Jerusalem, that tiny plot of land. It seems like the Middle East, always in turmoil, is constantly…