Was the Temple really located on the Temple Mount?

Was the Temple really located on the Temple Mount?

In recent years, Bob Cornuke and Dr Martin Young have proposed that the Temple was not actually located on what we today call the Temple Mount. While the idea certainly is novel, is it really plausible in the light of Biblical and archaeological evidence?  Does it fit...
How the 6 Day War birthed the Temple Mount Movement

How the 6 Day War birthed the Temple Mount Movement

Looking back at the 6 day war of 1967, many remember the emotional pictures of Israeli troops in awe as they arrived at the Western Wall. On top of the wall, and mostly out of sight of the cameras, dramatic scenes were also taking place on the Temple Mount itself –...
Golden Vessels, DNA Research and a holy Cow: Rebuilding the Temple

Golden Vessels, DNA Research and a holy Cow: Rebuilding the Temple

(this is an excerpt from the newly published book ‘Rebuilding the Temple: Preparing for the Lord’s Return’) Golden Menorah One of the most impressive vessels re-created so far is the Golden Menorah. Featuring prominently just outside the Temple Institute – it proudly...
Ancient rock falls from Western Wall on significant date

Ancient rock falls from Western Wall on significant date

Yesterday morning in Jerusalem, a massive 220 pound rock that has been in place for over 2,300 years popped out the Western wall, plunging to the ground and narrowly missing an elderly woman. There was no reported seismic activity at the time. What makes this very...
Foxes walking on the Temple Mount on Tisha B’Av

Foxes walking on the Temple Mount on Tisha B’Av

Israeli media reports that foxes have been seen in the Temple Mount area – now in the days leading up to Tisha B’av – which is the annual Biblical memorial for the destroyed temple. Lamentations 5 speaks of this and says “Woe to us, for we have...
The Thief in the Night

The Thief in the Night

It has been said that Jesus’ coming as a thief in the night relates to this little-known aspect of the Temple service…. and the importance of us not being caught ‘asleep on our duty’ when He comes. Quoting directly from the Orthodox Jewish...