Hi Donna D, John and Doves,

I hope you are feeling better, Donna D. I have been praying for you.

You have some valid points. However - I don't hold to the theory that there will be a man-made 3rd Temple in the end times (that we are living in right now). And it IS a theory. All based on Daniel 9,27. My firm. scripturally led belief is that it was our LORD Jesus who confirmed an existing covenant (the very Covenant that Almighty God made with Abraham) for one seven. Israel was told they had 70 years (one seven) to seal up prophecy and anoint the most holy (Jesus Christ, the Messiah).  LORD Jesus was then cut off in the middle of the seventy years, but not for Himself. His death brought an end to sacrifice and offering as HE was and is, the ultimate sacrifice.

I hold to the scripturally led belief that the Holy Temple will descend from heaven to earth. This is the Temple that the AC will sit in and feebly (unsuccessfully) proclaim himself to be god. This is not some bit of nonsense that I have concocted. It's what scripture indicates. That is why scripture tells us "let the reader understand".

We may differ on these end time beliefs but we are still united in our faith in Jesus Christ and our support of Israel.

God's Blessings to all.