I joined the International Christian Zionist Center (ICZC) Feast of Tabernacles celebration again today as the group visited and held a worship service on the ancient steps of the Temple Mount. It was a beautiful and inspiring experience that most everyone there agreed had spiritually opened the gates for increased Christian efforts to bring about the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.
Part of those efforts will be - God willing - the annual presence of God-fearing, Israel-loving Christians proclaiming the Lord’s truth regarding Israel and the coming of her king and messiah from this very location. The spot where the service was held will be known to any who have visited Israel. It is on the ancient unearthed steps that extend from the southern end of the Temple Mount, just under the Al Aqsa Mosque - the site Muslims claim as Islam’s third holiest.
The ICZC event experienced tremendous growth this year that can only be attributed to the Lord’s blessing and favor. If that percentage of growth continues next year, these ancient steps will be the only other place in Jerusalem other than the Jerusalem Convention Center (which the Christian Embassy already uses) that can accommodate such a gathering. Pray the Lord will give the ICZC favor to secure the ancient Temple Mount steps for every evening of next year’s feast.
Needless to say, the Muslims inside Al Aqsa were not too happy about 500 Christians proclaiming God’s Word, praying for Israel’s full restoration, and worshiping the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob just outside their windows. Throughout the service Muslims inside the mosque could be seen watching us from the windows, and even taking pictures of the group. Pray that the spirit of Islam will quickly be broken over this holy hill, and that as many as possible of those Muslims whose hearts and minds are held captive by Allah will be freed.
It really seems that we are nearing something big. Events like this reinforce the feeling that we are very rapidly nearing the end of all things prophesied in His Word. And we will be even closer next year when thousands of Christians who love His Name and His Word gather nightly at the steps of His ancient and future temple to worship and do warfare against the spirit of Islam.
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17 comments so far ↓
1 Marsha Carol Watson // Oct 4, 2007 at 5:37 am
I am happy that you were able to participate, Ryan. “Heavenly Father, protect each and every person who was at this gathering….let any and all photos taken of those who were there never be used against them in anyway. Guide, guard, protect and defend these your people, who love you. In Jesus name. amen and amen”
2 Nathan // Oct 4, 2007 at 5:57 am
I would really like to know what people in Israel think about the airstrike in Syria. Can we please have a little piece on that, I think it really goes to Israels credit for taking the fight to the evil in this world no matter in whos interests it was in the interest of the free world. To much has been going on with the Syrian / Iranian military accident, this airstrike, etc…I think those dirty bastard Arabs were planning something big.
3 Al // Oct 4, 2007 at 12:57 pm
Nathan,
Make no mistake about it.
They are still planning something big.
This is the reason why we should never forget the psalmist plea in Psalm 122. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. We need to be the watchmen around her walls, whether we are actually there like Ryan or any other place in the world. We all have our part to play.
Isaiah 17 states that the city of Damascus will cease to be a city. Apart from what God did to Sodom and Gomorrah, there’s only one weapon powerful enough to destroy a city and that is a nuclear bomb.
There will be difficult days ahead for us all, but we have to stand firm.
May God give us the strength to do this. It may be at the end of this confrontation with Syria that Israel actually rebuilds the third temple.
4 Ed in Oregon // Oct 4, 2007 at 6:32 pm
You said a mouthful this time Ryan. We cover the IDF daily. We also cover the body of Christ daily. Many theologians say nothing else has to happen before JESUS takes the body of Christ out. I figure if that were true, we would have been removed already.
I read in my different bibles about this difficult passage of Hebrew. Well, if it is so difficult, then what makes them think they are correct in understanding the totality of prophecy. I sense we have some time left. It is my goal to walk 100% with the Spirit of GOD. Failing daily at it does not mean the goal is not there. My Dad dedicated me shortly after my birth to take up the cause where he left. My dad was a very poor communicator. Not all Apaches are good at communicating. So, I, like Elisha have asked for a double portion of my dads ability. I am still in training. My DAD is with JESUS as well as my Mother.
When the LORD changes my circumstances, I can then move ahead.
5 amna // Oct 4, 2007 at 10:15 pm
whats happenning in jerusalem.are the nonjews are plannig something.
6 julian -In Australia // Oct 6, 2007 at 6:05 am
It’s good to see there are faithful people still out there when it comes to loving the things of God, such as Jerusalem, the temple to come, and not to mention the reassuming of the temple duties and sacrifices. However there is much to come, much to suffer, much to be learned, much to get rid off, much to prove oneself faithful, much to be under the yoke. Because of the corruption and the lack of torah being lived by this beloved land, God has in heaven already given this land, Israel up to its enemies, the Arabs, unless the land gets rid of the corrupted idols, the corrupted people, the Christians, and the Arabs, and the people return to the Torah laws, and come with weeping, and fasting, HE, God, may relent in bringing this land to ruin and to a desolation. Just as soon America ceases to become a superpower in this world, All hell will be unleased on Israel by their enemies, and it will cease to become a nation until the time comes that has been appointed for it, and the people around the world.
7 julian -In Australia // Oct 6, 2007 at 6:06 am
It’s good to see there are faithful people still out there when it comes to loving the things of God, such as Jerusalem, the temple to come, and not to mention the reassuming of the temple duties and sacrifices. However there is much to come, much to suffer, much to be learned, much to get rid off, much to prove oneself faithful, much to be under the yoke. Because of the corruption and the lack of torah being lived by this beloved land, God has in heaven already given this land, Israel up to its enemies, the Arabs, unless the land gets rid of the corrupted idols, the corrupted people, the Christians, and the Arabs, and the people return to the Torah laws, and come with weeping, and fasting, HE, God, may relent in bringing this land to ruin and to a desolation.
8 Marsha Carol Watson // Oct 7, 2007 at 2:33 am
Julian: Jehovah God, the Most High God, has not…not will He ever give the Land of Israel to her enemies…..When Israel became a Nation in a day on May 15, 1948, the entire world changed forever.
Israel will never be destroyed as a nation.
God is a Covenant God….what He declares in His Holy Word stands forever. God will fight for Israel today and ever day…That much you can be assured of. Israel will return to the God of Abraham, Isaac and jacob….
As for the Christians, I am one, and I love the Jewish People with my whole heart. My prayers go up every morning, for Israel and its Chosen People, and all who love the Jewish People. I know that many people profess Christianity who are wolves in sheep’s clothings….but not all Christians are charletons.
The land of Israel will not ever again become desolate. As for those who have not yet repented, and put away their “delicacies”….God loves them, and He will work in their hearts and lives, to prepare them to hear His Voice…..They will hear Him say: “This is the way…Walk Ye in it…” Many, Many will hear and obey.
One Righteous Jew can save a city and a Nation. It happened in the Word of God, and it can happen again. Our part is to pray and fast, and leave all the rest to the Most High God….
Heavenly Father, Glorify Your name in the Jewish People in Israel and around the world. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. amen and amen
9 Dirk // Oct 7, 2007 at 8:49 pm
The thirth temple will remind me of something else in history and I mean the thirth Reich. What will the children of Jacob ( the jews ) do to the children of Esau ( the Europeans and Americans ) if the thirth
temple is completed ? It is said in several jewish writings that the children of Esau are nothing but merely pigs !
10 David in Oregon // Oct 8, 2007 at 12:08 am
Nathan: Your zeal for Israel is commendable, but, let me gently point out to you that calling any people dirty bastards is not showing the love that Yeshua puts into our hearts when we turn to Him. Please consider this and turn your anger to love and pray that they will be saved. Yeshua died for them also. They are in darkness.
Julian: You are correct about Torah. but that is only one part of the equation. The most important part is that Judah turns to their Mashiach Yeshua and return to serving the Father. Marsha was correct that the Father will not forsake Eretz Israel nor His people. They may take some serious punches due to their secular government and the ungodly activities that is allowed in the Land, but the prophetic wheels have already been set in motion and they will not stop until all is fulfilled.
I pray now Heavenly Father in the Holy Name of Yeshua HaMashiach, the Lamb of Elohim that our brother Judah would have the vail removed from their eyes and recognize their Mashiach. I also pray that Ephraim where ever they are scattered in Diaspora would awaken to their responsibility to keep Torah as Yeshua and the Apostles taught and showed by their own lives. I pray further that we all protect our hearts from the influence of hasatan and not allow him to tempt us into an unloving, vengeful attitude. In the Wonderful Name of Yeshua HaMashiach, blessed be He, Amein.
Baruch HaShem Yah, Baruch Yeshua HaMashiach!
11 Al // Oct 8, 2007 at 4:53 am
Dirk,
Sounds like you have an axe to grind. Which leads me to my question to you.
What exactly do you have against the Jewish people? Have you personally had bad experiences with them?
-Al
12 Ben // Oct 8, 2007 at 7:28 am
David in Oregon… good call. And… Amen.
Dirk: what the heck are you talking about, friend? It sounds to me like you don’t know the Jewish people, culture, lands or Torah. Perhpas Al is right… you have an axe to grind?
Marsha… thank you! Once again, your words ring true!
13 Dirk // Oct 8, 2007 at 9:22 am
Dear Al and Ben,
I have nothing against jews as people and I do have some jewish blood myself. But some jews are dangerous and people like rabbi
Kahane do have a lot of influence among many jews, what is not known to many non-jews. And yes, I have not good experiences with jews in kibbutz. Jews allways keep themselves seperated, even in kibbutz with many non-jewish volunteers.Only blond European girls, they are interested in for having sex, just like the Arabs. Hebrew lessons were promished, but not given at all. In fact the volunteers were used as very cheap labour only. This is the way the jews allways treated the goyim and anti-semitism was the result of their attitude.
It is written in the Talmud that goyim are no more but animals and in many more jewish writings. Many jews think that only jews have a
Neshamah ( godly soul ) and the goyim only a Nefesh ( animal soul ).
Too much of jewish thinking do remind me about the Nazi’s, who had the same crazy ideology and ironically they derived it from jewish sources. Eichman was very well introduced in the jewish religion and also Hebrew. He even visited some kibbutzim before the War in Palestine and had good relations with the Zionists. After he totally destroyed the “Jiddische culture ” in Europe and the remains of it left for USA and Israel. That is why the real religious jews hate the Zionists. Poland was allways “the Heimat ” for jewish life and also my family originally comes from Poland and now I am married to a non-jewish Polish wife. If you treat the Polish people without arrogance and respectfully, they will never get anti-semitic. Also the Russians do not ! Arabs were also never anti-jewish in history, but became this after the Zionists arrived ! The jewish and islam-religion
do even look vey much alike. They are both law religions and the christian religion is much more a spiritual religion. Saint Paul was a very universal man and not the tribalist, like many others. The problem with the jewish religion is that it wants jews to behave as borderliners, with no real attachment to their environment. Only use it for their own benefits, like borderliners allways do. By the way, Adolf Hitler was also a borderliner. Saint Paul understood what is real love and he could love the Greek and other people like his own.
He made no differences to people. Judas was a real borderliner, who did not choose for love. Allthough there is little historical prove for Jesus, he still stands for 100 % love.
With the jewish culture is nothing wrong, but they must end their apartheid-thinking and not feel standing above any nation. This means that the Zionists must allow all Palestian refugees to return to Israel and share the power with them. What was achieved in South-Africa under Mandela should be possible in Israel too and it only depends upon the Zionists, because the Arabs are very reasonable in this case.
14 Isaiah53 // Oct 19, 2007 at 7:41 am
Dirk; The Jesus of who you say there is little proof is the God who descended to earth to die for you. And with or without the proof you think is lacking, he will call his church away soon. When the Christians are gone remember what I say now. Turn to Yeshua and ask for forgiveness. Christ is Yeshua in Greek and Hebrew. I’m asking God to send a messenger to you. Someone who can guide you to the peace of Jesus Christ.
I pray now in the name of Jesus that you will soon recieve a divine revelation of your need for salvation. Amen
15 carlos martinez // Nov 4, 2007 at 5:25 am
Excuse me for my ignorance, ( i am not jew) I have heard that the rock, below the dome in temple mount, is the place where Abraham offered Isaac to God. Is this correct?
16 David in Oregon // Nov 5, 2007 at 1:12 am
Hi Carlos: While I personally have nothing concrete that I can offer as proof, it is the understanding of the Jewish people that it is true. It is definately the mountain where Abraham was sent to offer Isaac, howerer, I don’t know about the rock itself. I will try and find the answer though. Maybe others will know.
17 jim in nelson bc // Nov 12, 2007 at 7:52 pm
Hi Folks!
here is my magic lantern if you really want to know what its all about- great teacher
http://www.blueletterbible.org/audio_video/missler_chuck/
yours in Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jim
ps
we win
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