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Tsiyon Website Issues:

Recently we had to load backup copies of our websites. As a result, you may have seen a few changes you were not expecting. For example, if you sent us an email while we were restoring a backup, we may not have received it. If you haven't heard from us about something for which you contacted us--kindly contact us again. Also, if you are a Tsiyon Tabernacle (Tsiyon.Net) member (that's our website where you can log in and fellowship with others, participate in our weekly partner meetings (remote or in person), and take the Tsiyon Academy Torah courses--you may see a post or two has gone missing, or a lesson or two you've completed may not be there. We apologize for the inconvenience, but those will have to be reposted--as they weren't available in the last backup copy of our websites. Needless to say, we are living through turbulent times of great change, and this is affecting the internet platforms we depend upon to keep all of our internet tech up and running. Also, our Biblical message has gotten more unpopular with the internet gatekeepers lately. We have been accused of "hate speech" by some of the biggies, based on a video stream we put out entitled "One World by 2030". That stream is not "hate speech" - it is simply free speech. It is about Bible prophecy being fulfilled before our eyes, and apparently, it is viewed as a threat to the agenda. The battle gets more intense with each passing day, and we know you are feeling it too. Here at Tsiyon, we know the trials you are facing and we are praying for you. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your prayers and support as we all keep standing together to get out the truth.

From Eliyahu

Consider this:

In our last Tsiyon News we began writing about Bible prophecy being fulfilled in the State of Israel, and with her neighbor countries in the region. In that article I offered a brief history of Israel, David, and the Temple over the last 3000 years - and the relationship of all of that to Bible prophecy in our day. That article lays the groundwork for what I'm sharing here today. If you would like to read that, you can find it here: Tsiyon News. The point established by all of that history is this: there is an undying connection between the Davidic Dynasty and the Temple of YHWH. Also in that Tsiyon News, Scriptural support showing that even though the Temple was destroyed almost 2000 years ago, Bible prophecy demands that a Third Temple must exist in the Last Days, before Messiah's Return. We pick up that thread here with this question: Is there any indication that the building of a Third Temple in Jerusalem is getting closer to being built? There definitely is!

In early 2005, Eilat Mazar from Jerusalems Hebrew University began to dig in an area called "The City of David" south of the Temple Mount. There she discovered foundations of a large palace from the 10th century BCE, the period of King David, which matches the Biblical description and location of the Palace of King David. During the excavation, many bullae (clay seal impressions) were found, bearing Hebrew names, named in the Bible, as servants and officials of the Davidic kings. As work continued at the site, Mazar excavated a tower which was part of the city walls from the days of Nehemiah, during the Second Temple period. Excavations in the southern part of the City of David, uncovered the Second Temple period Shiloah Pool, mentioned in the Gospels. Also, the main road on which Temple pilgrims walked up northwards towards the Temple Mount, from the City of David, was uncovered. A water channel that passed beneath the road was discovered, with finds inside the channel testifying to the days of the Great Revolt against the Romans and the subsequent destruction of Jerusalem.

At the City of David too many artifacts of Biblical importance have been found that it would be impossible for me to list them all here. One outstanding example connecting the City of David with the Temple is truly amazing. It is a rare gold bell with a small loop at its end, discovered during an archaeological excavation in the drainage channel that begins in the Shiloah Pool, and continues from the City of David to the Jerusalem Archaeological Garden, near the Western Wall, near the entrance to the destroyed Temple grounds. The golden bell matches the Biblical description of the golden bells attached to the fringe of the garment of the High Priest!

It is mind-boggling to realize all of this evidence for the truth of the Biblical record regarding the Davidic Dynasty, the City of David, and the First and Second Temple has laid in the ground unknown and untouched for millennia - until now - exactly at the right time in these Last Days. These discoveries, together with many others, are creating a lot of momentum in Israel for the construction of a Third Temple. In fact, more is happening in this regard than many of us may be aware of.

Perhaps you have heard of the Temple Institute in Jerusalem, a Jewish organization dedicated to the rebuilding of the Temple on the Temple Mount. The Orthodox Jews involved believe the present problems plaguing the world, as well as the problems now confronting the Jewish people, will be solved only by building a Third Temple on the Temple Mount. The Institute has formulated a complete program identifying where the Temple will stand, with detailed research into the complexities of construction of both the Temple and its objects, with architectural plans at the ready, all informed by 20 men who study Temple law full-time. Temple objects already constructed, numbering at least 40 ritual objects are on display in Plexiglas cases at the institute headquarters in the Old City, testifying to the seriousness of this project. Vestments for priests and the high priest are already created and ready for use in the rebuilt Temple. The high priest vestments, complete with azure woven-work with gold thread, and a breastplate with 12 precious stones are created and ready for use. This project alone took 11 years of research and $150,000 to complete. As impressive as that is, it pales in comparison to the 200-pound, seven-branch menorah that is destined for the "Holy of Holies" of the Third Temple. That amazing object is currently on display at the Temple Institute, and is fashioned completely of gold. The gold alone of that one object is valued at something like $4,000,000 (four million dollars) US! As these facts well illustrate, the Institute has support from all over the world, much of it in high places. In Israel, the Temple Institute enjoys the support of the nascent Sanhedrin, which is itself growing in acceptance and favor in Israel.

Speaking of the nascent Sanhedrin, they have been taking major steps to move toward building the Third Temple. In 2018, the nascent Sanhedrin court of 71 Jewish elders, released a letter in Hebrew, English and Arabic inviting the Arabs as the sons of Ishmael to take a role in supporting the Third Temple. The letter was sent to major Arab institutions and leaders. Rabbi Shtern, spokesman for the Sanhedrin, explained:

Every religion has a belief in moshiach (Messiah), in an end to one reality and the beginning of a new reality. In this new reality, every person, every religion, has their place and their purpose.

Also in 2018, the nascent Sanhedrin released a declaration to the 70 nations (meaning all Gentile nations) for Hanukkah to be read at a ceremony involving the consecration of a stone altar prepared for use in the Third Temple. The declaration is intended as an invitation to the nations to participate in the Temple and to receive its blessings. The dedication ceremony was a joint effort between the nascent Sanhedrin and the Temple Institute. Spokesman Rabbi Weiss explained:

 It is fitting that we should invite the nations to the ceremony since Hanukkah is about bringing light to the darkness. The Jews were meant to do this for the entire world.

The nascent Sanhedrin is also seeking political support in Israel for building a Third Temple. In 2018 an election for Mayor of Jerusalem was held. It came down to a run-off between Moshe Lion (who ultimately prevailed) and Ofer Berkovitch.  Significantly, the nascent Sanhedrin wrote an open letter to the two men, stating in part:

With Gods merciful approval, one of you will be chosen as head of the city, may it be built and made ready for its ultimate purpose ... We call on the candidates as well as the voters to make choices based on truth and on the main aspect of Jerusalem, which is the building of the Temple ... Jerusalem must be prepared to host the millions of pilgrims who will attend the feasts when the Third Temple is built.

With Jerusalem now officially recognized by the USA as the capital of Israel, with its embassy located there, and with other countries following suit, and with multiple Arab countries now making peace with Israel, it is clear that a lot of ground has been gained on the path toward a Third Temple. The Scriptures don't tell us exactly how that will finally happen, and some ups and downs in the process are inevitable, but you can be sure it WILL happen. No doubt the motives for building the Third Temple are sincere, but Bible-believers know that the effort to involve all nations with the Temple will end with the coming world-ruler, commonly known as "antichrist", exerting his domination of the world from his seat in the Temple, "setting himself up as God." (2 Thessalonians 2:1-5)

Clearly, all of this momentum toward building a Third Temple on the Temple Mount is unprecedented, and is itself evidence that we are moving ever closer to the final events of this final generation.

Blessings and good health to you!

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