It has frequently been called the most volatile 35 acres on the planet.  I speak, of course, of that area in Jerusalem we refer to as the Temple Mount.  Before we get to the focus of this article which examines an unusual proposal from a Jewish rabbi concerning a new Temple, let’s take a moment to briefly examine the history of this sacred area.   Described in detail in 1 Kings chapters 7 and 8, it was under Solomon’s direction that the first Temple was constructed.  It is believed that...

Over the course of the last 12 months, we are repeatedly hearing that Israel’s actions in the Middle East are changing the balance of power in real-time.  From their military prowess to their statesmanship and robust economy, Israel’s actions are leading other Middle Eastern powers to become either impressed or incensed with the seismic changes occurring in the region.  But while radical changes are still yet future (in the form of the Tribulation Period) I am always reminded to look even...

At present, I am preaching a series entitled “The King and His Kingdom”.  As the name suggests, the focus of this series is that glorious 1,000-year period when the King of kings and Lord of lords rules and reigns from Jerusalem.  How will Israel change when Jesus inaugurates the Millennial Kingdom?  The small book of Zephaniah provides important details.       Remnant   Zephaniah was the great-great-grandson of Hezekiah (Zephaniah 1:1) and although we are not told which Hezekiah, it is...