Revelation's Temple Intro On August 21, 1969, a fire was started in one of the world’s holy sites that sparked outrage around the world and repercussions are still heard today. I’ll be back in a moment with the prophetic perspective on Israel’s Prophetic Temple. Message Hello, this is Cody Francis with Prophetic Perspectives. That arson attempt made over thirty-five years ago that provoked universal outrage was the setting on fire of the south wing of the Al-aqsa Mosque by Michael Dennis Rohan. His motive, to hasten the return of Jesus by destroying the mosque and preparing the way for the Third Temple to be rebuilt. Although a single act by an individual who was later declared to be mentally unstable and deported from Israel, it is not an uncommon belief. Jewish groups such as the Temple Mount Faithful and the Temple Institute’s purpose to prepare for the rebuilding of the temple. The Temple Institute has even built the furniture to be used in the Third Temple. But Jewish groups are not the only ones with an interest in the Temple Mount. Many Christian groups believe that the Jews will need to build the Third Temple in order for the final prophecies to be fulfilled. Is it possible that a Jewish temple could replace the mosques on the Temple Mount? Is it necessary for a temple to be rebuilt according to Bible prophecy? Instead of turning to popular opinions and famous preachers, we need to turn to the Word of God. What does the Bible say about Revelation’s Temple? Outline I. Revelation’s temple is the new covenant heavenly temple A. History of Israel’s temple 1. God commanded sanctuary built in wilderness a. Ex. 25:8 – let me dwell among you b. Ex. 25:40 – made after the pattern 2. Solomon built magnificent edifice 3. Temple rebuilt B. Jesus’ relation to the temple 1. Not always literal temple anymore – John 2:19 2. House is left desolate – Matt. 23:38 3. Jesus foretold total destruction – Matt. 24:15 a. Romans surrounded, then retreat b. Returned not one stone left upon another C. New covenant = temple in heaven 1. Temple opened in heaven – Rev. 15:5, 8 2. Jesus ministering in heavenly temple a. Rev. 1:12, 13 – seven lampstands b. Rev. 8:3 – golden altar c. Rev. 11:19 – ark covenant 3. Old cov=earthy; new=heavenly–Heb. 9:1,11 a. Heb. 8:1, 2 – true tabernacle b. Heb. 9:23, 24 – earthly pattern, figure D. Israel’s temple prophetic of TRUE in heaven II. Revelation’s temple teaches us how we are saved. A. Lamb reveals how we are saved 1. Focus courtyard = lamb a. Lamb taken, confessed & slain b. Rom. 6:23 – wages sin = death c. Jesus is our Lamb – John 1:29 1) Everything points Jesus! – Gal. 3:24 2) Sanctuary = way to God – Ps. 77:13 2. Must take Jesus our Lamb & slay a. 1 John 1:9 – forgive & cleanse b. Realize our sins killed – Is. 53:5, 6 c. Past sins are forgiven – Rom. 3:24-26 d. Experience saved from our sins – Eph. 2:8 B. High Priest reveals how we continue to be saved 1. Must continue be saved – 1 Cor. 1:18; Acts 2:47 2. Not enough to just accept & be saved, more a. Sheep hear voice & follow – John 10:27 b. Don’t follow, not worthy – Matt. 10:38 3. High Priest reveals how we follow Him a. Priest took blood into sanctuary b. Jesus is our High Priest – Heb. 4:14-16 c. Power to set free from sin! 1) Matt. 1:21 – saved from sins 2) John 8:32-34 – set free sin 3) Not just grace forgive, grace victory! Conclusion: I. Prophetic temple reveals 1 in heaven & experience A. Knowing this = life eternal – John 17:3 B. Knowing prophecy not enough; must know Jesus II. Choose to experience sanctuary?
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