Measure the Temple, Altar and....

[whitestone]

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Revelation 11:1-2 And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.



Measure three things:



The temple of God....

1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
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From this we see that what is to be measured is...people/souls. The temple and altar represent people and should not be seen literally.

The altar, a place for sacrifice....​

Hebrews 10:1,4,6 For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect. (4) For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. (6) In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin Thou hast had no pleasure.

10:10,14 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. (14) For by one offering He hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.


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Animal sacrifices could not perfect anyone nor did God take pleasure in them. It is His sacrifice on the altar that perfects "them that are sanctified." They are...

Romans 8:29-30 For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He did predestinate, them He also called: and whom He called, them He also justified: and whom He justified, them He also glorified.


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The altar that is to be measured speaks of the man child, those "conformed to the image of His Son," for they sacrificed their lives to follow Him. They crucified their "old man." They are justified/sanctified.

Them that worship therein.....

Who are they for they are listed separately from the other two? They are not the people considered "the temple," nor are they those said to be "the altar." Who are they?





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[JLB]

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Revelation 11:1-2 And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.



Measure three things:



The temple of God....

1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
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From this we see that what is to be measured is...people/souls. The temple and altar represent people and should not be seen literally.

The altar, a place for sacrifice....​

Hebrews 10:1,4,6 For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect. (4) For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. (6) In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin Thou hast had no pleasure.

10:10,14 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. (14) For by one offering He hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.


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Animal sacrifices could not perfect anyone nor did God take pleasure in them. It is His sacrifice on the altar that perfects "them that are sanctified." They are...

Romans 8:29-30 For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He did predestinate, them He also called: and whom He called, them He also justified: and whom He justified, them He also glorified.


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The altar that is to be measured speaks of the man child, those "conformed to the image of His Son," for they sacrificed their lives to follow Him. They crucified their "old man." They are justified/sanctified.

Them that worship therein.....

Who are they for they are listed separately from the other two? They are not the people considered "the temple," nor are they those said to be "the altar." Who are they?





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How about this part -

But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.

Since the temple and the altar have their special meanings ascribed to them by you.

Would you care to grace us with the rest of the "meanings of the:

• The court without the temple.

• The holy city which is tread under foot for 42 months.

I am anxious to hear what these mean as well.

Oh, I almost forgot.

If you have time, please do include the "understanding" of this measuring rod that is used to measure the temple "souls" and the altar "manchild".

I've always wanted to know how to "measure" souls.

Thanks for sharing!


JLB

 

[whitestone]

How about this part -

But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.

Since the temple and the altar have their special meanings ascribed to them by you.

Would you care to grace us with the rest of the "meanings of the:

• The court without the temple.

• The holy city which is tread under foot for 42 months.

I am anxious to hear what these mean as well.

Oh, I almost forgot.

If you have time, please do include the "understanding" of this measuring rod that is used to measure the temple "souls" and the altar "manchild".

I've always wanted to know how to "measure" souls.

Thanks for sharing!


JLB

Why the hostility JLB? And...you are most welcome for I am always happy to share.


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[JLB]

Why the hostility JLB? And...you are most welcome for I am always happy to share.


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No hostility.

Just looking for some answers to my questions that arose from your post.

Please go on and explain, I am interested to know.


Thanks JLB

 

[whitestone]

No hostility.

Just looking for some answers to my questions that arose from your post.

Please go on and explain, I am interested to know.


Thanks JLB

LOL. Well, maybe "hostility" was too strong a word. How about sarcasm? ;)


But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.


1. The court which is without the temple.

Revelation 18:3-4 For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies. And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, My people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.
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We are in one of two places. We are of His kingdom or we are of the world. The court is the world and all it's carnality.


2. The holy city shall they tread under foot.

The holy city speaks of spiritual Jerusalem, God's holy nation, His peculiar people....

1 Peter 2:9-10 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous light; Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

Revelation 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

Isaiah 60:14 The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee; The city of the Lord, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.

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The unbelieving Gentiles and/or false prophets, wolves in sheep's clothing, etc. tread on God's holy city....God's people. It is a spiritual battle.

Oh, I almost forgot.

If you have time, please do include the "understanding" of this measuring rod that is used to measure the temple "souls" and the altar "manchild".

I've always wanted to know how to "measure" souls.

3. The Measuring reed like unto a rod.

E.W. Bullinger goes into detail about the reed...his conclusion is that it is [12'6" = 666], which is the number of a man and the number of the beast.

Revelation 13:17-18 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.

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How is the measure of a man taken?

Matthew 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.



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[Man-After-God]

Wow, you guys lost me here. I thought o, a post on measuring the temple etc, and defiantly feel like I took a nap in Texas and woke up in Russia.

So the court described is talking about the unsaved?:o

 

[whitestone]

Wow, you guys lost me here. I thought o, a post on measuring the temple etc, and defiantly feel like I took a nap in Texas and woke up in Russia.

So the court described is talking about the unsaved?:o

I don't want you to think you're in Russia...Texas is great though.


As we are shown that the temple is us....

1 Corinthians 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

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....then we must ask...what or who is the court?



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[MithrandirOlorin]

The Dome of the Rock and that other Mosque are where the Outer-court was/is/will be. The literal fulfillment of this Prophecy has already started.

I know the Official position is the Dome is right where the Temple was, but that's not scriptural, God absolutely told them NOT to built altars on top of hill as the Heathen do.

 

[Randy]

Wow, you guys lost me here. I thought o, a post on measuring the temple etc, and defiantly feel like I took a nap in Texas and woke up in Russia.

So the court described is talking about the unsaved?:o

Like Israel today the government is backed by those who practice Judaism. However there are christians/believers living in Israel to this day as well. So I see a temple being built by non-believers sometime in the future of present day Jerusalem. The two witnesses serve God and it is the Father who glorifies the Son. So they will be preaching the gospel in my view. (christians) I note the testimony can't be stopped before it is completed. Like one last warning before the angel of the abyss is released from imprisonment (the beast of the sea) If anyone has any shred of faith at that time on earth they should give glory to God as they see the two raised to life and taken up to heaven. Those that still refuse to believe will most likely follow the beast as that powerful delusion is allowed to deceive the world into following the beast. 3-1/2 reign of the beast. Rev 13:5 Those that are wise and know their God will refuse the mark of the beast. That will call for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of the saints. Rev 13:10 The bowl judgments are the judgments that plunge the beasts kingdom into darkness. Rev 16:10 They are also the last of God's judgments as we read in Rev 15:1, After the sixth bowl is poured out on the earth the Lord warns of His coming "behold I come like a thief.." Rev 16:15


During the reign of the beast a place of escape is made for those believers in Jerusalem. Zech 14:5 (The mount of olives is split in two making that way of escape from the surrounding armies)

Rev 12 Those fleeing into the desert are given some help. Then Satan goes after other Christians, (those that hold to the testimony of Jesus), living in the world.

4 The woman was given the two wings of a great eagle, so that she might fly to the place prepared for her in the desert, where she would be taken care of for a time, times and half a time, out of the serpent’s reach. 15 Then from his mouth the serpent spewed water like a river, to overtake the woman and sweep her away with the torrent. 16 But the earth helped the woman by opening its mouth and swallowing the river that the dragon had spewed out of his mouth. 17 Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to make war against the rest of her offspring—those who obey God’s commandments and hold to the testimony of Jesus.

The two that serve the Lord of all the earth:

Zach 4
11 Then I asked the angel, “What are these two olive trees on the right and the left of the lampstand?â€
12 Again I asked him, “What are these two olive branches beside the two gold pipes that pour out golden oil?â€
13 He replied, “Do you not know what these are?â€
“No, my lord,†I said.
14 So he said, “These are the two who are anointed to serve the Lord of all the earth.â€

REV 11
4 These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.

 

[Hitch]

The Dome of the Rock and that other Mosque are where the Outer-court was/is/will be. The literal fulfillment of this Prophecy has already started.

I know the Official position is the Dome is right where the Temple was, but that's not scriptural, God absolutely told them NOT to built altars on top of hill as the Heathen do.

What prophecy?

 

[Dustoftheearth]

Why can’t this ‘temple of God’ refer to the physical earthly temple?

As it says “for it is given unto the Gentiles†wouldn't that infer that this temple was a Jewish temple?
We often see written of the Jews and Gentiles, but I don't see anywhere were it speaks of Christians or the Body of Christ and Gentiles.

If your view of this passage is correct, then wouldn't the Gentiles here include Jews in the outer court, meaning that Jews are now also classed as Gentiles?

Also please consider this:
I hear some say that the physical temple cannot be the 'temple of God'.
So, when did it cease to be the temple of God?

1) Did the physical temple of God cease to be the temple of God when Jesus Christ (of whom we are the Body) was in the flesh?
2) Did the physical temple of God cease to be the temple of God, after Jesus Christ was crucified and up to 70AD when it was destroyed?

Has the earthly shadow of the heavenly now disappeared?

There are other references to the temple of God, that may be other than us believers.

" And the temple of God was opened in heaven"

Rev 11:19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.

Do these seven angels come out from the Body of Christ?
Rev 16:1 And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.

 

[Randy]

Why can’t this ‘temple of God’ refer to the physical earthly temple?

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To me it does speak of a future temple and more than a inner sanctuary.

I see the abomination that causes desolation as a future event.
2 Thessalonians 2And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming

 

[thightower]

I read it as a literal event. When looking at the the bible from a western point of view, we to often try to see symbolism. I found a speaker a while back that looked at the bible from an eastern point of view, he showed me that the bible is more literal than i once thought.

 

[n2thelight]

Revelation 11:1 "And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God,"

This "reed" John was given, was not for making a measurement. The reed was a "scepter"; a rod not for building something, but for destruction. The destruction is for the tearing down of the temple of God, the altar, and all of them that worship within. The reason for this destruction is because at this time the Antichrist will be sitting on the throne of God in the temple, making sacrifice to himself, and the people of the world will believe he is God.

This is the time of the "abomination by the desolator", spoken of in Daniel 9:27, and at that time, Satan, the "son of perdition" will be revealed in the temple at Jerusalem, as recorded in II Thessalonians 2:2-4.

II Thessalonians 2:2 "That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter, as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand."

This warning by Paul the Apostle is to alert those living in our generation, that generation living here on earth in their flesh bodies just prior to Jesus second coming that another event shall happen first. If you know in your mind and expect it to happen, then the things that are going on around us at this time will not shake our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. It is given so that we will not be taken in by Satan when he moves to take control with the authority that God shall give him for that short period of time.

II Thessalonians 2:3 "Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition,"

The day that is the subject here is "the day of the Lord", also called "the day of Christ". That is the day that Jesus Christ returns to earth and all flesh is changed into their incorruptible bodies, and the Millennium kingdom of Christ begins. Paul is telling us this, because Jesus had revealed this fact to him, and our Heavenly Father expects all of his elect to be aware of this knowledge. The "man of sin" is "the son of perdition" and he is also know as "Lucifer", the "great dragon" and by many other names for the roles that he plays. Of course we are talking about Satan. Satan will be the person that must be revealed in this role before Jesus Christ returns at the sounding of the seventh trumpet, and on that day, Satan's role of the Antichrist is over.

So Paul is warning us; "Let no man deceive you by any means", not by some revelation of a evil spirit that appears to be from God, not by some church minister or tradition that seems so right or any other means that the men and women of this world age might use to draw you to Satan upon his coming to this earth. Sure Satan is coming to earth, and he is bringing all his spiritual forces with him. We will read of this in the next chapter.

II Thessalonians 2:4 "Who [Satan] opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the Temple of God, shewing himself that he is God."

Satan will come to earth and play the role that is expect of Jesus Christ. He will exalt himself from Jerusalem, and build his temple like the people expect Jesus to build His. He will say the words and do miracles and wonders just as people expect Jesus to do them. Satan will also demand worship by all the people just as our Lord Jesus Christ will do. Satan in his role as the Antichrist will be a copy of what people expect Jesus Christ to be, only he will be the false Christ, the instead of Christ, a cheap imitation that will last for only five months, and was given in Revelation 9:5, 10. This spiritual destruction will allow it to happen, and even give Satan his authority for this five month period of time. Jesus also spoke of this destruction in Matthew 24:15, when He was telling His disciples what Christians could expect before His coming back to earth.

So it is during this shortened five month period of time that these two witness will be present on earth and doing the things that are spoken of in this eleventh chapter of Revelations. Remember that "months" are in reference to Satan and his times and the children of the night, while "days and years" are in reference to God and the children of light.

Revelation 11:2 "But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gen'-tiles [nations]: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months."

The lamentations of Jeremiah recorded this future destruction about 588 B.C., in Lamentations 2:8. "The line" that was stretched out is the scepter that John has been given. Lamentations 2:9, "Her gates are sunk into the ground; he hath destroyed and broken her bars; her king and her princes are among the Gen'-tiles [nations]: The law is no more [where the law is not]; her prophets also find no vision from the Lord."

Notice that this future destruction is complete, and the king is spelt with a small "k". The princes of Zion in fact today call themselves Gentiles. For they simply do not know who they are. Even today God's laws are being so altered by religious men that they go against the Word of God.

The prophets of the house of Israel have no vision from God, because they truly will believe Satan to be God. Their preachers and doctrines are leading them to believe so. "Measure the temple", is referring to the religious form, and all Satan's followers are to be measured for destruction. Though the inner part is destroyed, the Gentile part of the temple will be left standing. This part includes much of the Christian world, because they still think they are Gentile.
We see the time period of this rule of Satan is forty two months. Again, all time dealing with Satan and his children are given in months. Don't get anxious about this three an a half year period, because we read in Revelation 9:5, 10, that this time is shortened to five months, during Satan's rule.

 

[smaller]

The opening poster is correct, at least in some eyes, that the temple is man, each of our temples, but as a single constructed temple in Him. Assuredly spiritual in nature. Utterly pointless to be sitting around waiting and watching the latest news on the middle east.

The measures are somewhat more interesting as they are factually hidden measures, as are many such measures.

Then there are temples on earth, and there is an heavenly temple. There are in fact many temples on earth. Each of us for example. But from the carving of each of us there will be a final construct.

As to measures:

Luke 13:
20 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?
21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

Who is that woman? Why is it hid? Many questions will arise from such statements, and they are quite fun to delve into. Part of the fun of engagement.

And of course when it comes to measures, there are some warnings also given:

Proverbs 20:10
Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD.

If for example you 'know' that the LAW is spiritual, any understanding of literal scales with literal physical matter in same is quite worthless to 'measure.' If there are 'diverse weights and measures' the issues with such stem from INTERNAL evil to begin with. And to this the law points to. It is not the scale, but the person using same.

Mark 4:24
And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.

There are a couple of very very excellent rules for understanding scriptures.

A. Don't believe everything you hear

B. Don't believe your own eyes

Here is an approach to contemplate, for those who are led to do so:

Isaiah 42:19
Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the LORD's servant?

It bears well in the observer to 'measure' or 'keep in mind' our factual conditions before God.

Deaf, dumb and BLIND. Those who are led to see will also see they are poor, pitiful and naked to boot.

These are promised to be LED because they really really need His Help.

Therefore I measure myself first. And my own measures will be found SHORT every time.

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[GodIsMySavior]

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Revelation 11:1-2 And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.

Measure three things:
The temple of God....

1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

From this we see that what is to be measured is...people/souls. The temple and altar represent people and should not be seen literally.

The altar, a place for sacrifice....

Hebrews 10:1,4,6 For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect. (4) For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. (6) In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin Thou hast had no pleasure.

10:10,14 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. (14) For by one offering He hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

Animal sacrifices could not perfect anyone nor did God take pleasure in them. It is His sacrifice on the altar that perfects "them that are sanctified." They are...
Romans 8:29-30 For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He did predestinate, them He also called: and whom He called, them He also justified: and whom He justified, them He also glorified.

The altar that is to be measured speaks of the man child, those "conformed to the image of His Son," for they sacrificed their lives to follow Him. They crucified their "old man." They are justified/sanctified.
Them that worship therein.....

Who are they for they are listed separately from the other two? They are not the people considered "the temple," nor are they those said to be "the altar." Who are the them

According to the Gk translation, the Altar in vs 1 would be the "Golden Altar" inside the Sanctuary [mistranslated as "Temple" in most Bible versions].

The "Altar of Sacrifice" would be in the Court outside the Sanctuary [where as the water Laver is]
I have a fairly large study on this.

Hebrews 8:13 in the to be saying `New<2537>,' He hath made Old<3822> the first. The yet being aged and being obsolete <1095> nigh of disappearance

Revelation 11:1 And was given to me a reed like-as rod saying "rouse! and measure! the Sanctuary<3485> of the God and the Altar[Golden Altar] and those worshiping in it
2 and the Court/fold<833>[Priests/Lavar/Altar of Sacrifice] outside of the Sanctuary, be casting-out!<1544> out-side<1854> and no it thou should be measuring, that it was given to the Gentiles/Nations. And the holy City they shall be treading<3961> forty two months.

The Bible Journey | Jesus heralds the end of the sacrificial system

Jesus heralds the end of the sacrificial system

Mk 11:15-19 Meanwhile, on the Monday morning, Jesus enters the outer courtyard of the Temple (see Malachi 3:1 and Map 12) and begins driving out the merchants who are selling birds to be offered as sacrifices. His symbolic actions – destroying the sacrificial system of the Temple for a short time – point towards the coming destruction of the Temple. With the ultimate sacrifice about to be paid by the death of Jesus – the “Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29) – the Temple has outlived its purpose as the place where Jews offered sacrifices to gain God’s favour.
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Studies In The Scriptures - Tabernacle Shadows - Chapter 1

The Camp--The Gate--The Court--The Bronze Altar--The Water Laver
The Tabernacle--
The First Veil--
The Table--The Lampstand--The Golden Altar--
The Second Veil---The Mercy Seat and Ark--

The Significance of These and Their Antitypes.

 

[for_his_glory]

Rev 11:1 And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.
Rev 11:2 But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.

This temple is not a literal temple that John is to measure as there never will be a third one built as the temple mount will never be given back to the Jews and here is the reason why. Jerusalem has been destroyed twice, besieged 23 times, attacked 52 times, and captured and recaptured 44 times all because Israel never repented of their sin of idolatry when they were allowed back into their land again in 538 BC after their seventy year Babylonian exile and the land fell under the leader of the Roman Empire that still has diplomatic ties with Jerusalem today.

When the second temple was destroyed in 70 A.D. by the Romans other Roman temples were built there and destroyed during various revolts up to the fourth century. From the fourth century the temple mount laid undeveloped until the Muslim Siege of Jerusalem in 637 CE. Between 689-691 CE the Muslims built the Dome of the Rock which stands today, but now under renovations that have to do with the prophecy of the son of perdition in 2 Thessalonians 2:2-4 and the great falling away before the return of Jesus.

John was to measure the Spiritual temple of God as being those who are truly in Christ through the Spiritual rebirth that worship Him in all truths, John 3:3-7, which make up the temple of God as being the body of Christ. The symbolic here represents God separating and protecting His people. The temple of God is no longer made by hand since the veil of the temple was torn from top to bottom, Matthew 27:50, 51; Acts 7:48-51. The temple of God is within man that has the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that keeps himself undefiled before the Lord, Matthew 27:51; Mark 7:15-23; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 17.

The outer court represents that of the control the Gentiles (Revived Roman Empire) will once again have over the Holy city like that of 70AD as they take full control over Jerusalem and trampled it for 3 ½ years at the sounding of the seventh trumpet as we will see history repeat itself. Matthew 24:21 Jesus said this will be the worst tribulation there has ever been nor will ever be again.

During this time once again the Roman Empire will take control of the temple mount in Jerusalem as a New World Order is even now being set up that will be one single world government of economic, political and religious power. They will bring back the sacrifices in the last part of the three and a half years or at the end of Daniels seventy week vision in Daniel chapter 9.

This sacrifice they make is not the sacrifice for the forgiveness of sin, but will be a sacrifice in that of persecuting Christians to death as they refuse to bow down to this Nebuchadnezzar type system. It’s like that of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in Daniel Chapter 3 as they refused to bow down and worship the idols of Baal and God rescued them from the fire. The fulfillment of the times of the Gentile is that of the Gentiles that will not repent as they fulfill the prophecy of the beast and the false prophet that are thrown into the lake of fire with Satan at Gods final judgment.