By KOINONIA HOUSE—
As reported in The Jewish Press on March 14, 2013, there is a new call for something previously unthinkable. Sinem Tezyapar, a Muslim TV producer in Turkey, has called for the rebuilding of the “Prophet Solomon’s” Temple.
She assures her fellow Muslims that they need not be nervous because:
“There is a broad expanse of land around the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock. The land there is quite convenient in that respect, and the Temple can be placed just a little way from Qubbat As-Sakhrah, and a little ahead of Masjid el-Aqsa.”
There are overtones of wanting peace and togetherness with the Jewish people in her statements as well. This is a very interesting development and would be easy to dismiss as just one secular Muslim’s simplistic idea. Unfortunately, the fact that she is a woman in the Muslim world makes the idea even less feasible. However, this is not the first time this idea has come from the lips of a Muslim. According to an article in Word Net Daily, an influential Muslim leader by the name of Adnan Oktar in Turkey is described as making the same proposal, to rebuild the Jewish Temple, calling it the “Palace of Solomon.”
The Jewish people have longed for their Temple to be rebuilt. In an article about the rebuilding of the Temple, Hassidic writer and publisher Mordechai Housman, describes the first and primary obstacle as being political, and second being safety reasons due to Muslims. If a significant Muslim leader would declare that Solomon’s Temple should be rebuilt, then if the Muslim community would follow, it is likely the Jewish people would jump at the opportunity and be able to overcome whatever ceremonial obstacles also lie in the path.
This is very significant prophetically, because the Jewish Temple must be standing at the mid-point of the time period commonly known as the Tribulation. The Apostles John and Paul, the Prophet Daniel, and Jesus Himself make references to this Temple standing.
Daniel 9:27a says:
“And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease.” (KJV)
The “he” spoken of here is the coming world leader, known as the Antichrist. The “one week” is the seven years of the Tribulation period.
In Matthew 24:15-16, Jesus references this very passage:
“When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:” (KJV)
This “Abomination of Desolation” is set up in the Most Holy Place, which is well known to be the Holy of Holies in the Jewish Temple. Thus this Temple must be standing in order for the “Abomination of Desolation” to happen.
Paul writes in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4:
“Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.” (KJV)
Here also is a reference to the Antichrist (the man of sin) declaring himself God inside the Temple of God. This also is the Jewish Temple.
In Revelation 11:1-2, John tells us:
“And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.” (KJV)
Forty-two months is also equivalent to half of seven years. In other words, the Temple which John refers to is standing, not only in the middle of the Tribulation, but it has been standing for the entire first part of the Tribulation.
There are several big milestones that students of prophecy are waiting for. One of those is the construction of the Third Jewish Temple for it does indeed seem to be a prerequisite to the beginning of the Tribulation period. If not a prerequisite, then it does definitely need to be standing by the midpoint of the Tribulation. With hints that the Muslim world might be agreeable to its construction, it would seem this particular milestone might be nearer than many think.
Wow!
interesting but which political factions would appose such an undertaking?
If the Muslams are starting to agree to a Jewish temple then the “false peace and safety” would not be far behind. Are we nearing the tribulation? Even so, come Lord Jesus!
Time to wake up, keep our eyes open to what’s happening, and not be deceived!!
maranatha!!!!!
All things that Scripture have been shown to come about, it’s time we all turn to seek YHWH while He may be found, time’s running close to the end of all things as we know it!
Interesting. Now if some Muslim males jump on this bandwagon, it may go somewhere. Watch and pray.
This is amazing but it is certainly not new. I wrote a piece on my blog in 2009 about a similar movement where Jewish religious leaders had been meeting with a Muslim leader in Turkey about rebuilding the Temple. You can read my blog entry here from December 2009:
http://www.fightforjoy.net/1/post/2009/12/theres-a-temple-coming-perhaps-sooner-than-you-think.html
I may have to update that article to include this latest news. Thanks for sharing it!
Considering that the zionists installed Ataturk, a crypto jew, as Turkey’s ‘muslim’ donmeh ruler?
No surprise. This Synagogue of Satan and his followers who crucified Christ wont quit until they get their way. If all isnt concluded by 2018-19 then the jewish and xtian prophecies are a fraud.
Thank You JERUSALEM CONNECTION! Your articles are great, keep them coming!
Rev 11:2 And cast aside the outside court of the temple, and do not measure it. For it was given to the nations (meaning Gentiles), and they will trample the holy city forty two months.
What I found after looking closely at this verse is that the outer court or the court of the Gentiles is to be cast aside, and is fact to be not to be measured at all. I have read many explanations concerning the un-measured outer court, but because the outer court of gentiles could well be including the Dome of the Rock then perhaps they are not allowed to measure because of the outrage by the Islamic community?
I have information regarding an old map dating back to 1966. I have been in contact with Prof Joseph Patrich regarding the location of the Third Temple. You can read more here:
http://livingjourney.wordpress.com/2011/07/29/jerusalem-divided-may-produce-the-third-temple/
We all need to diligently seek the TRUTH!
We are to be as wise as a serpent and as harmless as a dove.
Keep your Spiritual eyes wide open!
Are you fellowshipping in a church who is participating in the Ecumenic Movement?
Are you a registered member or a part of 501c3 Organisation?
I hear a call crying out: “COME OUT OF HER MY PEOPLE”
Get back to the TORAH (YHWH’s Instructions for man)
Receive YHWH’s Salvation through Yahushua (YHWH’s Salvation)!
Revelation 11:2 “But cast out the court which is outside the Mishkan (Temple), and do not anoint it, for it it has been given to the gentiles, and they shall trample the qodesh (holy) city under foot for forty two months. (HALLELUYAH SCRIPTURES)
Come quickly Lord Jesus!!!!
Isn’t Dan 9:27 actually about Jesus?
“And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease.” (KJV)
Only God confirms covenants. Midst of the week? Jesus ministry lasted 3.5 yrs. Cause sacrifice to end? Jesus died and rose again and once and for all put end to need to sacrifice animals for forgiveness of sins. Remember the tearing of the veil right after Jesus died?
But the evil one is using this deception (Left Behind books for eg.) to blind many Christians who think they’re getting raptured to the Hilton before things get too rough. Jesus comes at the LAST trump. I could go on…
Come lord jesus come
Mattew 24:3 “And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.”
They have killed the God to the temple and mocked his instruction. The temple will not be rebuild read the book of Hebrews clearly
God allowed the Dome of the Rock to be at the exact spot of the temple so that man might not attemt to rebuild the jewish temple to continue the mockery
AD 363
Julian thought to rebuild at an extravagant expense the proud Temple once at Jerusalem, and committed this task to Alypius of Antioch. Alypius set vigorously to work, and was seconded by the governor of the province; when fearful balls of fire, breaking out near the foundations, continued their attacks, till the workmen, after repeated scorchings, could approach no more: and he gave up the attempt.
— Ammianus Marcellinus