Tag: Temple
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Driving Out the Money Changers at the Temple in Jerusalem
Money changers are still to be found in Jerusalem as they were at the time of Christ. There are a few differences. They are not on the temple mount as there is nothing there to buy. And there is no trading in livestock. Nevertheless, they are there to exchange your currency into Israeli Shekels. While… Read more
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Hanukah, the Festival of Light: What is it?
We are currently in the Hanukah holiday. Hanukah (also spelt Chanukah, Chanukkah, and Hanukkah) is considered a minor holiday in Judaism. However, in the west, due to the influence of Christmas which takes place at the same month, Hanukah has grown in popularity. The holiday celebrates the victory over the Greek Seleucid Empire by the… Read more
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Israelite Temple at Arad and Who Were the Kenites
The above Israelite fortress of Arad city has existed for the entire period of the Kingdom of Judah in the Old Testament and was partially reconstructed by archeologists. It is atop an imposing hill in the southern desert of the Negev. The fortress and the temple within the fortress were the heartbeat of the city… Read more
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The 3 Temptations of Christ
The three temptations of Christ that occurred at the beginning of His ministry are described in Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; and Luke 4:1-13. The word ‘tempt’ means to try, test, or prove. To seduce or lead toward evil. And to provoke to anger. I personally believe the the Lord was continually tempted in a covert… Read more
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The Temple Mount of Jerusalem
Solomon’s Temple and then Herod’s Temple were built on Mount Moriah. The prophesied future Temple will also be built on Mount Moriah (see Malachi 3:1; and Ezekiel 37: 26-27, 47: 1; Isaiah 2: 2-3; and Revelation 11: 1). The name Moriah is a contraction of “mor” meaning to see, and “iah/jah” meaning Jehovah. Thus the… Read more