Hi John and Doves,

I was pretty electrified when I read this article, which comes at a time when the watching Christian world have Hannukah under the prophetic spotlight. These coins, from the Maccabean period, were found this year - between March and May. What grabbed my attention were the words the author used. Quoting loosely from the article with my observations in brackets:-

" It is interesting to imagine who the man was who fled to the cable and hid his property there with the intention of returning. It seems that, due to the events of the time, the man was killed in battle (alluding to our LORD's crucifixion?) and didn't come back to take his property, and left it waiting for us for 2,200 years"

Does this not bring to mind the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 and Luke 19? 2nd and 3rd link below. I have linked the entire chapters of both as the other details are extremely pertinent. Not just the talents parable???

These precious coins are going on display today - December 13th, 2022.

Please come, LORD Jesus.

2,200-year-old coins from Maccabean period discovered in Judean Desert - The Jerusalem Post (jpost.com)

Matthew 25 NIV - The Parable of the Ten Virgins - “At - Bible Gateway

Luke 19 NIV - Zacchaeus the Tax Collector - Jesus - Bible Gateway