Soon Coming Event!

Jerusalem is known as a holy place. It's where Abraham was tested when God asked him to sacrifice his only son. This is where the early church began its ministry on the day of Pentecost. It is where Jesus and the 144,000 Jews will ascend to Mount Sion to kick off the wrath of God.

Jerusalem is where Jesus rode into the city on an ass on Palm Sunday. It is also where our Lord was crucified and where He rose from the dead. But, we know all that. Here's the news alert:

Very soon, Jerusalem is going to boast probably the most costly temple in the world. Billions of dollars will be poured into the production of the Jew's third temple, fashioned to the exact specifications as Solomon's temple, found in the Old Testament in I Kings chapters 6 & 7.

It's an interesting read. Remember, all the wealth for the building of the temple was passed down from Moses' day to King Saul and then to King David who had also himself won many battles and taken many spoils of war, becoming very wealthy so that his son, King Solomon became the wealthiest man in the world at that time.

Not only was Solomon the wealthiest man in the world, but he was the wisest. In his words of wisdom, the final conclusion he came to was that "all is vanity". Sadly, he disobeyed God, turned away from the God of Israel and worshiped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians and Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. (I Kings 11:1-13)

When the Jews finally get permission to build the third temple, the display of wealth will be an unprecedented extravagance for this day and age. There will be "holy" vessels and instruments made from the finest gold. Precious jewels will adorn the priest's breast-plate. They will use only the most expensive wood, marble and building materials.

Apparently, the plan is for the temple to be open to the public. That seems to mean that tourists and people of other faiths will be permitted to enter. It will most likely be the next huge event to present itself on the world's stage.

Although it took seven years for Solomon to finish the main part of his temple, this time the construction should go faster because the Jews have been planning and preparing for it for 2,000 years. It will be a time of great celebration, excitement and activity in the Holy Land once they get the go-ahead. It will probably be a spectator's event, drawing the attention of the entire world.