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A few interesting points here.including where the Arc of the covenant
(Government?) is
the three precious gifts ,and Red Heifer 19
Peter
We are about to go on a Journey. All Aboard
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Subject: Israel Update - Corrected
Note from Bill Koenig:
Three weeks ago my step-sister, who works for a major airline,
blessed my father and me with round-trip airline tickets to Israel.
During our trip I had the opportunity to look into some areas of
great interest to many Christians; status of the land on the Temple
Mount; the Temple Mount water; the Ark of the Covenant; the red
heifer of Numbers 19; the Third Temple vessels and items; the
Third Temple cornerstone; and the reported Elijah sighting.
Below are thoughts, observations, information and links for your
review.
I have also provided additional information on the status of the
peace talks, some of this information was shared with you this
weekend.
****
STATUS OF THE LAND ON THE TEMPLE MOUNT
Below is an excerpt and link to a Reuters article entitled "Jordan
Says Ready To Cede Jerusalem Sites."
The article states the responsibility for the Arab Mosques on the
Temple Mount is being turned over to the Palestinians by the
Jordanians. This is significant because this should make the land
on the Temple Mount available for the final status talks with
Israel, whether publicly or behind the scenes.
Furthermore, the Shas political party wants land on the Temple
Mount for construction of the Third Temple. The Shas are also an
important part of Israeli Prime Minister Barak's peace coalition.
So for Barak to continue receiving their cooperation and vote, land
on the Temple Mount will likely become part of the negotiations.
There are some who believe the Vatican is actively involved in
behind the scenes discussions on the status of Temple Mount. We
have observed that everytime PLA Chairman Yasser Arafat signs an
agreement with Israel he heads to the Vatican to meet with the Pope
within 24 hours. These meetings have happened at least three times
in the last four and a half years. And has had at least an
additional three meetings with the Pope in the last six years.
These meetings and the relationship between the Pope and Arafat are
of much interest.
The Vatican has also been outspoken about the status of Jerusalem.
The believe it should be the capital of the Jews, the Christians
and the Arabs. Israel does not agree and said they will not share
it with anybody.
Jordan Says Ready To Cede Jerusalem Sites
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/19990830/wl/mideast_jerusalem_2.html
Jordan is ready to relinquish its religious authority over Muslim
holy sites in Jerusalem to the Palestinian Authority, Jordanian
Prime Minister Abdul-Raouf al-Rawabdeh has said.
``If our Palestinian brothers want to take over this
responsibility, Jordan is willing to cede this responsibility to
them,'' Rawabdeh said in an interview broadcast Sunday night by the
Saudi-owned radio station Middle East Broadcasting Center.
``We are part of our Arab and Muslim nation. Our interest in
Jerusalem is because we are part of this nation and we are not an
alternative to our Palestinian brothers,'' he said.
Jordan has in the past said it would hand over the authority to
Palestinians once final status talks between the Palestinians and
Israel are completed. Rawabdeh made no reference to the final
status talk.
*****
TEMPLE MOUNT WATER
Zechariah 14:8
And it shall be in that day, that living waters shall go out from
Jerusalem; half of them toward the former sea, and half of them
toward the hinder sea: in summer and in winter shall it be. (KJV)
Ezekiel 47:1
Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and,
behold, waters issued out from under the
threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house
stood toward the east, and the waters came down from under from the
right side of the house, at the south side of the altar. (KJV)
One of the most talked about stories over the last few months has
been the possibility of water flowing from the holy rock of Abraham
and Isaac on the Temple Mount which was in the midst of the First
and Second Temples. Today that rock is extended into the Dome Of
The Rock mosque on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
Richard Kyle and I did extensive research into Solomon's Quarry
under the old city. This is an ancient rock quarry that begins
under the north city wall just east of the Damascus Gate. Richard
had been there numerous times and has taken pictures previously.
We saw water seeping in several areas. This in itself is not that
significant. Jerusalem is virtually built on top of one large
limestone rock outcropping. There is water flowing through cracks
in the rock similar to what is seen in the eastern United States.
Water normally flows in the area called Zedikiah's Tears.
There is one simple overall question; however, the answer is not
that straight forward. Question one: Is water flowing on the top
of the Temple Mount? The answer is no. Next question. Is there
water damage or seepage affecting the underground rooms requiring
water to be pumped out of the ancient underground cisterns under
the Temple Mount? Answer - who knows. We can say that water was
pumped out of one cistern June 23rd and a second cistern (different
one) July 4. Was this to water the trees during a very dry year,
empty a cistern, to make room for some additional unauthorized
underground construction, the result of a water leak, water coming
out of the rocks from springs or to get the Christian community
excited? Only the Moslem authorities know the real answer.
Richard and I also noticed on the grounds of the Temple Mount, just
north of the Dome of The Rock, some pumping devices that could be
used to extract water from underneath the Temple Mount surface. It
has nothing to do with pumping any water within the Dome of the
Rock or Al Aksa mosques on the Temple Mount as no one has seem
water there. We couldn't find out anything more conclusive during
this specific visit.
At this point all we can conclude is that there MAY be some seepage
in the general area within the Temple Mount. Sorry, we can not be
definite as to the source of the water that has been seen pumped.
But, this appears not to be the water flowing from the Temple Mount
that the Bible speaks of. That water will not be hidden!
*****
THE ARK OF THE COVENANT
In a recent CBN article they stated, the "Ark of the Covenant" was
built to hold the tablets with the Ten Commandments that Moses
received on Mt. Sinai. The Ark was secluded in the Holy of Holies
of the tabernacle, and later in the temple in Jerusalem.
Here are three possibilities where the "Ark of the Covenant" might
be.
In the Monday, September 6, article by CBN it mentioned the
possibility of the "Ark of the Covenant" being in Ethiopia.
Does Ethiopia Hold the Lost Temple Treasure, the Ark of the
Covenant? (CBN)
http://www.cbn.org/newsstand/cwn/990826c.asp
Also, Ron Wyatt (recently deceased) of Ron Wyatt Archaelogical
Research claims to have found it under the cruxification site of
Jesus Christ.
Ron Wyatt's Archaeogical Research Web site
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/members/wag.c/ptno78a.htm
And there are some who think the "Ark of the Covenant" is under the
Temple Mount where the Dome of the Rock mosque stands. Where the
First and Second Temple stood before their destruction.
Anyhow, these remain the top three candidates for the location of
the "Ark of the Covenant."
*****
TEMPLE MOUNT VESSELS AND ITEMS
Below is a letter from Rabbi Chaim Richman of The Temple Institute
in Jerusalem.
Below that is the link to the Temple Institute. The Institute has
duplicated most of the vessels necessary for the Third temple.
Interestingly, in his letter he mentioned, it will take nothing
short of a miracle for the Holy Temple to be rebuilt within our
lifetime.
Moreover, some think only the outer court and the altar will be
built in preparation of the Temple Mount sacrifice of the red
heifer. The same location the anti-christ will stop the sacrifices;
and the place of the abomination of desolation. (Daniel 9:27: And
he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the
midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to
cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it
desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be
poured upon the desolate. (KJV))
Many believe that the entire Third Temple will actually be
completed when Jesus Christ comes back to reign.
*****
Miracles, Dreams, and Reality: Drawing Closer Towards the Holy
Temple
Shalom and best wishes for the coming New Year of 5760 from the
Temple Institute in Jerusalem.
Almost twelve years have passed since the Temple Institute was
established. In the course of these years, through the Institute's
efforts, the subject of the Holy Temple has begun to penetrate into
the collective consciousness and awareness of society. Many think
that it will take nothing short of a miracle for the Holy Temple to
be rebuilt within our lifetime. But the knowledge that the Holy
Temple lies at the very heart of the Torah of Israel has become
more widespread, and G-d's eternal commandment to "Build for Me a
Sanctuary, that I will dwell among you" has once again begun to
beat within the nation's heart. For this calling, itself the
continuation of Jewish destiny, has not been revoked, but is alive
and well and waiting to be fulfilled once again by the nation of
Israel. This in itself is the beginning of the "miracle" of
rebuilding the Temple! G-d makes miracles for us every day, but
only after we have done all that we can for Him. Thus the sages of
Israel relate that when Israel left Egypt and came face to face
with the Red Sea, the waters did not split until one man, Nachson
the son of Aminadav, prince of the tribe of Judah, walked into the
water as far as he could...until the water came up to his nostrils.
Then he could go no further, and it was then, at that moment, that
the sea split. When G-d saw that we had done all that we, as
ordinary human beings, can possibly do. It was then that he stepped
in. For G-d makes miracles happen every day, but it is we who give
those miracles the legs to stand on in this world. The is exactly
what the Temple Institute hopes to accomplish through its holy
work.
Some think that the Holy Temple is nothing but a dream. But the
Institute's activities, which began in a modest little room in the
Old City of Jerusalem, have blossomed over these twelve years into
a world-renown organization that has brought a message of hope,
pride, and spiritual yearning to hundreds of thousands around the
globe. Since the days of that humble beginning, tens of Temple
vessels have been created, educational material has been
disseminated around the world, hundreds of accurate depiction's and
illustrations have been published in a wide variety of books and
other printed material; Temple-related films and tapes have been
produced and more are on the way even now, and hundreds of
thousands of visitors to the Institute's exhibition have had an
experience that has drawn them closer to the prophets' vision of
the rebuilding of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
Now, as we approach the Jewish New Year of 5760, the Temple
Institute prepares to present three precious gifts to the people of
Israel...gifts that the world has been waiting nearly 2,000 to see,
which will bring the reality of the Holy Temple much closer.
The Institute is about to present the three main vessels of the
Holy Temple, which are being created and fashioned in accordance
with Biblical law, ready to stand within the holy area of Sanctuary
of G-d: The golden Temple menorah (the seven branched candelabra),
the golden incense altar, and the golden table of the Showbread.
After years of research and anticipation, the golden Menorah,
symbol of the Holy Temple's spiritual light, has been created (1
Biblical kikar, or "talent" - about 43 kilo of gold was used) and
will be taking its place in the Temple Institute before Rosh
HaShana, with G-d's help. This Menorah has been created according
to all the requirements of halacha, Jewish law, and the scientific
process of electro-chemical magnetic plating was utilized so that
the pure, gold-plated menorah fulfills the Biblical requirement of
"one piece of pure beaten gold."
Likewise, the golden incense altar, for the performance of the
daily incense offering-the most beloved part of the Temple service
in G-d's eyes-is nearing completion and will be available for
public viewing within the coming days.
Lastly, the golden table of the Showbread, which represents the
abundance of G-d's physical blessings in this world, will make up
the third of the central vessels which occupy the holy area of the
Temple Sanctuary.
The production of these vessels has been aided by the generous
contributions of a number of individuals. The Temple Institute
turns to all those to whom the promise of the Holy Temple is dear,
to take part in these projects, and thus advance the process of
rebuilding the Holy Temple. Our prayer is that we shall all merit
to place these vessels in their proper places, within the rebuilt
House of G-d, and to renew the Temple service.
May this be the year that all our prayers are answered; May this be
the year of repentance;
May this be the year that Israel truly becomes a light to the
Nations; May this be the year of the Complete and True Redemption,
May this be the year of the Rebuilding of the Holy Temple.
With all best wishes for every blessing during the coming year.
Rabbi Chaim Richman
THE TEMPLE INSTITUTE
****
Temple Mount Institute
http://www.temple.org.il/MIKDFRM.HTM
On the front page of their web site it states the following: The
Temple Institute, located in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old
City, is a non-profit organization committed to researching and
teaching about the services and structure of the Holy Temple. For
two thousand years of exile, this topic had been neglected. Since
1984, the Temple Intstitute, founded by Rabbi Israel Ariel, has
been working to reawaken public awareness about this holy site at
the heart of the world.
*****
THE RED HEIFER OF NUMBERS 19
Numbers 19:2: This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD hath
commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they
bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein is no blemish, and
upon which never came yoke: (KJV)
If you read all of Numbers 19 you will find out more about the
significance of the red heifer to the Third Temple.
Melody, the red heifer that received international recognition has
developed too many white hairs, so she is no longer considered,
without spot or blemish, and has been disqualified.
There are supposedly two other red heifers in Israel (in secure and
secret locations) that meet the requirement of Numbers 19:2.
*****
TEMPLE MOUNT CORNERSTONE
The Third Temple cornerstone is expected to be put in place by "The
Land of Israel Faithful Movement." Gershon Salomon is their
chairman. Is this the Temple's cornerstone? Many believe it is.
We have also been told this group, considered controversial by
some, seems to have God's favor. Many good things have happened
for them.
Here are some links to them:
Temple Mount and Land of Israel Faithful Movement
http://www.templemountfaithful.org/
Temple Mount and Land of Israel Faithful Movement - Objectives
http://www.templemountfaithful.org/obj.htm
The Cornerstone for the Third Temple
http://www.templemountfaithful.org/sukkot98.htm
******
ELIJAH SIGHTING
There has been a man in Jerusalem who says he is Elijah. NBC News
and others have reported about this recently.
According to a contact in Jerusalem, who has personally met this
man, it appears that he is not Elijah. There are various reasons
to believe he isn't without going into greater detail. But my
contact pointed out there still isn't a guarantee that this man
isn't Elijah, but it is unlikely.
Additionally, it has been reported that this man had been told to
leave the country by the Israeli government and is currently in
Greece.
If anything definitive comes from this we will let you know.
*****
MIDDLE EAST PEACE STATUS
The remaining issues between the Israelis and the Palestinians are
very complex; Palestinian statehood, the status of Jerusalem, the
fate of Palestinian refugees and the future of Jewish settlements
in the Palestinian areas. Not to mention the complexity of
negotiations remaining between Israel and Syria over the Golan
Heights.
The talks will continue to linger. There will likely be a major
event that forces the sides to the peace table. Remember, it still
took Madeliene Albright to intervene to complete the Wye 2
agreement. They couldn't complete it on their own.
Also, the remaining issues are by far the toughest. And any
agreement for Israel will have to be approved by the Knesset.
Remember, it has taken six years (since 1993) to get things to
where they are today with much less importance.
The following could happen next: Nothing further gets approved due
to complexity or more terrorism. The final status talks fall into
place and a miracle makes peace possible. Or a major catastrophe
happens and it forces a summit, where the participants meet until
something is agreed to (Similar to the Wye River Agreement in late
1998).
There continues to be concerns over the state sponsored terrorist
groups Hamas, Hizbullah, and Islamic Jihad. Also Iraq and Iran
continue to openly speak out against Israel's existence.
Koenig's International News - Bill Koenig - http://watch.org/
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