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More for the prophecy buffs...
All kinds of news of late concerning the burgeoning role of Turkey in the Middle East, as the Turkish government seeks to reestablish an Ottoman Empire of sorts, making peace in all different directions. Given that an older view of literal prophetic interpretation sees Turkey rather than Russia as being pivotal to the last days confederacy against Israel, I was amazed to see the following stories all hitting on the same day.
Important economic accords are being struck with Syria, Iraq, and Iran, and others in the region are being courted, even while Turkey snubs its somewhat friend, Israel.
Hmmm. I report, you... well, you know.
Russia in oil and gas deals with Turkey
Turkey says Syria will only accept them as mediator in talks with Israel
Turkish Prime Minister says Azerbaijan flag is as holy as Turks' own
What I told someone who was insinuating that Obama is the Antichrist...
Dear ____________,
The word "bamah" means high places in the sense of high places of idolatry or elevated physical places such as mountainous areas.
A 5-minute word study would show anyone that the only place "bamah" is used to refer to the sky is in the Isa.14 passage, and he speaks about the high places of the clouds. There is no other place in the Hebrew Bible where "bamah" has any reference to the sky. The word "shemayim" is used to refer to the heavens. This video is not helpful as it makes all of us who are premillenial look like cranks and can serve to inoculate people against seeing the actual signs of the real Antichrist.
This teaching can indeed be shot down even in five minutes by someone like myself who has no formal Hebrew education. All we need to do is simply refer to the wealth of Bible study materials available for free in 2009 on the Web.
In a world full of antichrists with a small "a," this is a supremely unhelpful video which Christians have no business helping "go viral." All you are doing is engendering additional ill will against a segment of society that has already become marginalized and mistrusted - us!Temple Altar Construction Begins on Day of Destruction
Here's one for the prophecy buffs - the Temple Institute has begun construction of the altar for the future Temple, in Jericho. I read that it's being made of the smallest possible size so that it can be relocated to the Temple Mount more easily. The event took place on Tisha b'Av, the day when the Jews recall to mind the destruction of the first two Temples. While clothing and perhaps some pieces of furniture have been prepared for the Third Temple, to my knowledge this is the first time those involved have begun to make such a key component of the Temple sacrificial system.
Iraq Suffers as the Euphrates River Dwindles
Tough times in Iraq.
The New York Times in this article recognizes this as a sign from the Book of Revelation, Rev. 16:12.
Pope urges a "world authority" to govern the economy
The Pope was also quoted as saying, "Obviously it would have to have the authority to ensure compliance with its decisions from all parties, and also with the coordinated measures adopted in various international forums."
Perhaps I can be forgiven for applying the tag "end times" to this post, seeing as nearly every prophetic scheme I've read for 30+ years claims our planet is headed for:
- a one-world government
- a one-world economy
- a one-world religion
Israeli Sanhedrin Rabbi Calls For Turkish Mediation For Middle East Peace
(1) the rise of Turkey as peace broker in the Middle east;
(2) the Islamization of Turkey;
(3) the viewpoint of the Sanhedrin; and
(4) the mere fact of the renewed Sanhedrin's existence after 1600 years.
The recent spate of chatter concerning the Temple, the Ark, and Turkey is thought-provoking.
This news is slightly old (February 8 of this year), but while it featured prominently in Turkish newspapers, it has not been translated into English. But it is certainly important to take note of. Rabbi Menachem Fromen is one of the leaders of the new Israeli Sanhedrin.
Hurriyet: Israeli Rabbi Menachem Froman stated that the establishment of peace between Israel and Palestine was the problem most urgently in need of a solution in the Middle East and said: “It is an irrefutable fact that Turkey is the most natural mediator between Israel and Palestinian Society. Turkish President Abdullah Gül and Prime Minister Erdoğan are the only two who can bring regional peace about… There is a lack of trust and it is the Turkish government and Prime Minister Erdogan who will bring that trust about.”
Yet how often have I heard various prophecy commentators emphatically state that no Jew would ever trust a Muslim to mediate a regional Peace Treaty?
Ethiopian Orthodox Patriarch claims he will reveal Ark of the Covenant on June 26
A press conference is scheduled in Rome tomorrow... is this legitimate?
Abuna Pauolos, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, was in Rome this week to meet with Pope Benedict XVI. While there, he told reporters that the time had come to reveal before the world the Holy Ark. He said that the holy container has been in the custody of his church for hundreds of years.Paulous said he would make the full announcement this Friday, June 26, 2 PM local time (3 PM Israel time, 8 AM New York time) at a press conference in Rome.The claim that the Biblical Holy Ark has been kept at the Church, in the city of Axum, is an old one, but this is the first time that the Church plans to actually reveal the actual container, or news of it. It is not known whether the Church claims that the actual Tablets of the Law are inside it.Copies of the alleged Ark are kept in many other churches in Ethiopia.The news of the impending announcement was first reported by the Italian news agency Adnkronos. Pauolos told the news outlet, "Soon the world will be able to admire the Ark of the Covenant described in the Bible as the container of the tablets of the law that G-d delivered to Moses, and the center of searches and studies for centuries."Pauolos said "The Ark of the Covenant has been in Ethiopia for many centuries. As Patriarch, I have seen it with my own eyes, and only a few, highly-qualified persons could do the same - until now."
Read more here: http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/132067#
Can 3rd Temple be built without destroying Dome of the Rock? | Jerusalem Post
Interesting because a number of Christian prophecy theorists have been saying for years that this could be done and will be done based on their interpretation of Revelation chapter 11. Would this be the compromise that makes a peace possible?
