The Antichrist – representative of the final Gentile world empire – will desecrate a restored Jewish sanctuary, to be sure. But apparently, it is only temporary. It could be the ancient tent fashioned by David, or it could be a temporary building.
But the real and lasting Third Temple will be built by Messiah, Himself. This lengthy and detailed development is described by Ezekiel in chapters 40 through 48. Among the significant aspects of the process is the confirmation of the Holy Place:
"So he measured the length thereof, twenty cubits; and the breadth, twenty cubits, before the temple: and he said unto me, This is the most holy place" (Ezk. 41:4).
After this, there is an interesting detail that reminds us of Revelation 11. Ezekiel speaks of the return of the Shekinah glory. But he also refers to a "profane place" that is apparently provided for Gentile use.
"He measured it by the four sides: it had a wall round about, five hundred reeds long, and five hundred broad, to make a separation between the sanctuary and the profane place.
"Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh toward the east:
"And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice was like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory" (Ezk. 42:20 – 43:2).
In Revelation 11, John also sees where a court for the Gentiles is specifically laid out.
Jerusalem Rebuilt
The Kingdom Temple described by Ezekiel in great detail is often referred to as the Third Temple. It will be the greatest and most detailed municipal plan ever undertaken. "Jerusalem, the Golden" will be its rightful name. It will be the seat of the Davidic throne. Perhaps Ornan's ancient threshing floor somehow will be preserved and displayed as the site of the Holy Place.
A thousand years of Messianic rule will bless the earth. During that time, everyone on earth will pay homage and tribute to the reigning house of David. Satan will have been bound, and the earth restored.
But at the end of the Millennium, Satan will be released, and there will come a new rebellion and judgment. Following the divine retribution of the Great White Throne, and the renewing of heaven and earth, Jerusalem will finally realize its destiny:
It will suddenly appear above earth (perhaps in stationary orbit above the site of the old Jerusalem?) as a gleaming gem. Its very structure is freighted with meaning, with twelve foundations for the Apostles and twelve gates for the tribes of Israel.
Its streets of transparent gold beggar the imagination. But, most amazing of all, it is illuminated by God:
"And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
"And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
"And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it" (Rev. 21:22-24).
Notice that New Jerusalem has no temple. The redeemed, the Lord God and the Lamb become one. They are literally the new temple, as given in Revelation 3:12:
"Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name."
Abraham and all the faithful will have eternal, complete and irrefutable identity with the living God. Like the Jews, let us remember the heart's cry of our destiny: "Next year in Jerusalem!"
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Those parables mean nothing to you do they?
Those passages are meaningless to you aren't they?
Yes, they are, because they stand in opposition to your false system.