Life's Inanities and Ironies

Dear friends, if you've ever stood at the intersection of heartbreak and hope, you know the raw power of a moment when joy and sorrow collide. That's exactly what happened on the dusty plains of Jerusalem around 2,500 years ago, as recorded in Ezra 3:10-13. The exiles, fresh from Babylonian chains, laid the foundation of a new temple. Trumpets blared, cymbals crashed, and young voices shouted praises: " For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever toward Israel!" It was a shout that shook the heavens—a declaration of God's faithfulness amid ruins. But not everyone could join the chorus without reservation. The elders, those grizzled veterans who remembered Solomon's glorious first temple with its golden splendor and divine fire, looked upon this humble cornerstone and wept. Their tears weren't defeat; they were the overflow of a soul that had tasted glory and now beheld a shadow. The Bible tells us the sounds mingled so fiercely—" the shout...

 “ And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them. ” – Exodus 25:8 (KJV) For centuries, the idea of rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem has stirred the hearts of believers who eagerly await the fulfillment of God’s prophetic word. As fundamentalist Christians, we stand firm on the Holy Bible, in the King James Version, as our trustworthy guide, relying on its sacred verses to reveal God’s plan for the past, present, and future. Scripture declares that the Temple is not just a relic of history—it plays a key role in God’s redemptive purpose, especially in the last days. Today, as of July 22, 2025, with preparations for a third Temple moving forward, many of us wonder: Are we seeing the stage being set for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ? Let’s explore the Scriptures and examine the signs. A Biblical Foundation: The Temples of History To grasp the importance of the third Temple, we first need to look back at the Temples of the past. The first Temple, constructed by ...

For Christians, the arrival of red heifers in Israel and the ongoing preparations for a Third Temple in Jerusalem are more than mere religious curiosities—they are profound signs of God’s prophetic timetable coming to fruition. Rooted in the infallible Word of God, particularly Numbers 19 and prophecies in Daniel, Ezekiel, and Revelation, these developments point to the imminent return of Jesus Christ. This article explores the biblical significance of the red heifer, the anticipation of the Third Temple, and the urgent call for believers to prepare for the end times, all from a conservative Christian perspective grounded in Scripture. The Red Heifer: A Biblical Mandate and Prophetic Marker In Numbers 19:1–10, God commands the Israelites to offer a red heifer—a cow without blemish, never yoked—whose ashes, mixed with water, purify those defiled by contact with death. This ritual was essential for temple worship, enabling priests and worshippers to approach God’s presence in holiness. T...