The Temple Institute, the organization that has tasked itself with preparing for the rebuilding of the Jewish Temple, has filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Israel calling for the right for Jews to perform animal sacrifices on the Temple Mount. The group is fighting for the right of Jews to be able to fulfill their obligation to sacrifice a passover lamb at the site in accordance with Old Testament teaching. While it is not illegal for Jews to pray or perform sacrifices on the Temple Mount, the Israeli police have so far prevented any attempt to do so over fears that it could incite Arab and Muslim violence against Israel. Even though Israel holds sovereignty over the mount, the Islamic Waqf has administered the site since Israel recaptured the east of the city during the Six Day War. The political situation has so far prevented observant Jews from being able to rebuild the Jewish Temple, as foretold in the prophecies of Revelation and Ezekiel. But preparations are being made in anticipation of the day that this becomes possible. The Temple Institute have constructed many of the artefacts that are to be used in the Third Temple. Last year the organization began work on the foundation of the altar, which is to be transported to the Temple Mount at a later date. Last year also saw the completion of the two Golden Censers, which are to be used by the priests in the administration of the Temple. It is not the first time the Temple Institute has sought to recommence the Biblical sacrificial system. The Israeli police have routinely prevented Orthodox groups from sacrificing animals on the Temple Mount at passover, for fear of inciting a third Intifada against the Jewish state. On one particular year the Sanhedrin purchased a flock of sheep to sacrifice at passover, and although they did not receive permission from the police to perform the ritual, they did manage to parade two sheep on the route towards the Temple Mount. But their request to perform this latest sacrifice is likely to fall on deaf ears, so long as there is no lasting peace agreement in the Middle East and the Islamic Waqf remain in control of the Temple Mount.

Quote: ""The command to perform a Paschal [Passover] sacrifice is a positive commandment; the punishment for failing to perform it is 'karet' [lit. -- 'cut off', meaning that a person is cut off from the Nation of Israel], and it can be performed only on the day before Passover and only on the Temple Mount," the organization explained in a petition to the Supreme Court. Fighting the group's request are the Israel Police, who argue that the sacrifice would lead to Muslim riots and thus threaten public safety.

It is possible for the sacrificial system to be restarted without the Jewish Temple having been rebuilt (Ezra 3:6). But without the ashes of a Red Heifer to cleanse the priests and the Temple area, I don't see how the sacrifices could be carried out in a Biblical manner. In their unbelief in the finished work of the Messiah upon the cross, the Orthodox Jews have added all sorts of unbiblical ideas to the Scriptures in order to try and justify themselves before God. One such unbiblical idea is Kapparot, in which a live chicken is swung around a person's head before having its throat slit and its blood shed. The idea being that the blood of the chicken will cover the sins of the individual for another year. But this sacrifice has no foundation in Scripture, and is actually an insult to the one who has already redeemed us to God by His own blood (Hebrews 9:12). There is a reason why a lamb was required for the Passover sacrifice. It is because the paschal lamb would point prophetically to coming of the Lamb of God (John 1:29) who would bear away the sins of the world. He was the one who was without spot or blemish (1st Peter 1:19). He was the one who would be led as a lamb to the slaughter (Isaiah 53:7). He was the one that God would make an offering for our sin (Isaiah 53:10). Praise God that we have a more excellent sacrifice, one that need not be repeated year after year (Hebrews 10:12). Praise God that the offering of Jesus Christ was such that He has "put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself", Hebrews 9:26. And do you know something? If your sin has been put away by Christ, then it's gone! And nobody in heaven or earth has the authority to bring it up before you again. As the Scripture says, your "sins and iniquities will I remember NO MORE", Hebrews 10:17. You can't bring something up before God that He has already dealt with. That's why there is no more offering for sin. Do you know your sins forgiven? Have you found peace with God through the blood of His cross? (Colossians 1:20) Turn away from your sin. Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation today. It's the greatest decision you will ever make in your life.

Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

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"Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever." - Daniel 12 V3

"For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." - Romans 8 V18

Dear friend, rejoice in the Lord for we are here for a short while and there-after we shall ever be with our Lord. We may have to face tough times and sufferings in our present time but all these are very feeble compared to the glory which awaits us. Because we have received Christ, we receive from God the free gift of salvation and life everlasting. If you have not received Christ into your heart then I urge you not to miss this opportunity to get right with God. The invitation is open to everyone and God will receive you if you shall come to Jesus Christ His Son with repentance and a sincere heart. Praise the Lord!

"For surely there is a hereafter, and your hope will not be cut off." - Proverbs 23 V18

"looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works." - Titus 2 V13

We who love Jesus Christ and have accepted Him as our Lord and Savior have a blessed hope for which we all eagerly wait. We wait for the glorious appearing of our Lord and there-after we shall ever be with our Lord. Our hope will not be cut off because we know even if we die, the very next moment we will be present with the Lord, and remember, the dead in Christ shall rise first. Until our Lord returns, we need to be zealous in our service and keep away from every evil temptation. Keep your eyes upon the hope hereafter and don't let Satan rob you of the joy we find in our Lord.

Apologies for few news updates this past month or so. I haven't felt inspired to write about anything that's happening in the world, and I can't write unless I am inspired.

The EuroMed Parliamentary Assembly has called for the immediate resumption of the peace process, and the realisation of a 'two-state solution' in the Middle East within a two year timeframe, as the body concluded its sixth plenary session on Sunday. The negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority ceased after the Hamas truce expired in December 2008. US politicking has largely hindered the resumption of those talks, with the new American administration seeking to curry favour with the Arab world by taking a tougher stance on Israel. The decision to call on Israel to halt all settlement activity, even in Jerusalem, in turn encouraged the Palestinian Authority to harden their position. The US and the EU have all demanded the Israel halt construction in the territories, and called for the establishment of a Palestinian state within two years time, whether an agreement can be reached or not. The Palestinian Authority have effectively been offered Jerusalem on a silver platter, and all they need to do is sit tight for two years. Israel will then get the blame for the failure in the peace process, Jerusalem will be divided by the international community, and the Palestinian terrorist organizations will have succeeded in establishing a state from which to destroy Israel. And now the EuroMed parliament, which passes legislation for the new Union for the Mediterranean, is demanding that Israel and the Palestinians return to the negotiating table, and that a Palestinian state be created within a two year timeframe.

Quote: "It noted that this should lead, "within an agreed time frame possibly of two years, to the implementation of the two-state solution consisting of an independent, democratic, viable and contiguous Palestine state, compromising Gaza and the West Bank including East Jerusalem, living side by side with the State of Israel in peace and security within the 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as capital of the two states". Euro-Med MPs also called on Israel to freeze all settlement activities, lift the blockade of Gaza in accordance with international law and implement all suggestions in the Goldstone report.

As you can see, the political situation that the Bible predicted would exist in the Middle East during the last days is now unfolding before our eyes. The European Union, and the Union for the Mediterranean - a political organization that spans the geographical area once occupied by the old Roman Empire, is becoming more deeply involved in the region. And the city of Jerusalem, which the prophet Zechariah predicted would become a burdensome stone for all peoples (Zechariah 12:2-3), is fast becoming the focal point for all Middle East problems. It's all happening just like the Bible said it would. Because it is all happening according to the will of God (Revelation 17:17). The Lord is bringing all of this to pass for purpose, so that He can bring man to the end of himself, and make mankind realize that its only hope is found in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. As the Lord said of Himself in Luke 20:17, "The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner". The Stone of Israel (Genesis 49:24) was rejected by the religious and political leaders of the nation in His day. They put Him on a cross. But God raised Him from the dead, a Prince and a Saviour (Acts 5:31). And by His sacrifice, He has provided a way whereby we can know our sins forgiven, and have peace with God. Do you know your sins forgiven? Have you trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation? If not, do it right now. Your soul's salvation is too important a matter to put off for another day. Tell God that you are a sinner, and that you are sorry for your sins. Thank Him for sending His Son Jesus Christ to bear the punishment for your sins when He died upon the cross. As the Scripture says, "He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life", John 5:24. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved (Acts 16:31).

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"And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself." - John 12 V32

"who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we having died to sins, might live for righteousness - by whose stripes you were healed." - 1 Peter 2 V24

Just like Moses lifted the serpent in the wilderness so was Jesus lifted up on the cross and all those who call upon the name of Jesus are now redeemed from their sins. Jesus Christ paid the price for our sins with His own death that we may be healed from our sinful nature and not taste the eternal separation from God.