The Lord’s Temple in Jerusalem
From the moment the Lord formed the nation of Israel after the Exodus, He desired to dwell with His people as their King. Hence, the Tabernacle was built; and the Lord’s Glory indwelled it (Ex. 36—40). For more than four hundred years, the Tabernacle served as the Lord’s “palace.” After King David made Jerusalem his capital, he desired to build the Lord a house. Although he purchasedGet More Articles—Subscribe Today!
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I appreciate the concise historical record on the history of the temple of Israel; however, I respectfully disagree that YaHuWaH did not indwell the second temple.
I would never turn to extrabiblical documents such as the Talmud to trump Scripture. However, these texts can be examined to better understand the opinions, debates, and events of the day.
We have recorded historical references from the Jewish Talmud, Tractate Yoma 39a & 39b, that sheds light on this.
Yoma 39a & 39b notes that once regularly occurring temple miracles had become sporadic for decades (No doubt due to the spiritual decline of the people and their leaders)
1. The lot inscribed “YHWH” would always appear in the right hand of the high priest6 during the Yom Kippur service.
2. The strip of scarlet-dyed wool which was tied to the head of the scapegoat always turned white during the Yom Kippur service.
3. The western-most lamp of the Temple menorah remained lit until the priest would use its fire to kindle the next day’s lamps.
4. The pyre on the altar did not require any additional wood to sustain a strong fire.
5. There was a blessing upon the first fruits of the Omer, the two loaves offered on Shabuoth, and on the twelve loaves of the showbread so that each priest was satisfied with a portion no larger than the size of an olive.
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Furthermore, the last four decades (40 yrs) before the Romans destroyed the temple in 70 A.D., these temple miracles ceased altogether.
We understand this to coincide with the death of our Messiah Yahushua (Jesus) in 30 A.D. recorded in the Talmud had become sporadic and finally With the death of Messiah Yahushua (Jesus)
I believe the reason for this happening is that the priests of Israel who represent the nation; were responsible for shedding innocent blood when sentencing Messiah to death via Rome. Yah would not accept any sacrifice offered by the leadership/priesthood until the alter was cleansed via the Red Heifer.
In His death, Messiah Yahushua became the Red Heifer sacrificed outside the gates.
Only Belief in Him (via the High Priest of Israel in those days could have cleansed the altar.
Finally, Yahushua is the final sacrifice for sin but Matthew 5:18 reads
“For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Judaism apologist Tovia Singer correctly states,
“in the last nine chapters of the Book of Ezekiel, the prophet describes in vivid detail the elaborate rituals and lofty ceremonies which will occur in the third and final messianic Temple. In chapters 43-44, Ezekiel clearly states that the animal sacrifices will be reinstated in their full glory. In fact, the messiah, who is called “the prince” seventeen times at the end of the Book of Ezekiel, will personally offer a sin offering in the future messianic temple (45:22).”
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The whole of scripture must agree, or the interpretation is not valid. This principle is critical. Jesus did NOT “do away with sacrifices.” There will be a millennial temple with a sacrificial system in place. They will be both a memorial and a physical illustration to the nations and those born in the Millennium.
I smiled all of the way through that. Thank you.
I want to know more about Israel. I was in the HOLY LANDS 2 times in the 90’s..I love it .. I want a more understand of God;s people.what makes them so special…thanks.
My Wife Wrote a great blog Yom Kippur if you are interested in understanding more on the subject.
https://isaiahsixtyoneseven.blogspot.com/2020/09/the-yom-kippur-twin-goats-fulfilled-in.html
The LORD is ONE….
Follow HIS 10 commandments and you will realize who is HE because HE IS WHO HE IS….
HE will fulfill you as HE promised Israel.
Now… Israelis are HIS people and HE is their protector.
But…. if you want the same, only you have to follow 10 commandments.
I assure you that HE will bless you abundantly.