Philadelphia Church of God

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

An Israeli Levite on the Temple Mount

Subject: Re: The Issue of the Temple Mount

David Shalom,

You provide, as usual, a superb passage to the facts and I thank you for it.

As a religious Levite which I am, allow me to add my aggurah..;).

We reside for over 25 years in Eretz Israel and feel rather dismayed at certain "Rabbanim" opinions. And not only about Temple Mount one may say.

One has to insist on that those are only opinions and probably of interest the voluntary followers of those Rabbanim. And of course, those opinions are profusely used as well by those I call unJews.

It goes without saying that anyone wishing to enter the Temple Mount must do so under absolutely clean conditions. But entering one may.

Again. The above mentioned opinions to the contrary by some Rabbanim, not a majority of relevant Rabbanim, are certainly not binding, except to those favoring abandonment of all that is central to Jewish Heritage. In some obscure way those opinion givers seem unable to distinguish real life from religious seclusion caused limitations.

There are a variety of mystic artifacts upon which such opinions are constructed but, as long as all of those entering the most Holy of all Jewish Shrines comply with the rigid requirements to assure the sanctity of the location, please go for it.

SHmuel HaLevi

Eretz Israel

(Shmuel HaLevi is a Jew, a Levite, a direct descendant of the Gershonite family, Father, Grandfather, Husband, Teacher, “Gaucho”, radio aficionado and Senior Engineer for the U.S. Department of Defense Avionic Programs who was worked on combat aircraft from the F-16 to the B-2 and from the F-15 to the F-117 to the A.V.-8 and A.H.-64, C-17, C.O.H.-58, C-130 and A.T.F. A (seldom used) Consultant for the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Mr. HaLevi is a U.S. D.o.D. Certified Trainer and Graduation Officer for the Israeli Ministry of Education, writer for the University of Tel Aviv Technology Center, Quality Assurance Engineer and patents holder. Presently, Mr. HaLevi serves as the Laboratory equipment technologist supporting key foreign equipment manufacturers. Mr. HaLevi is a veteran Likud Central committee member and founding member of Hashkem Yisrael).

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From: DAVID BEN ARIEL

Subject: The Issue of the Temple Mount

The common knowledge of our time is that the vast majority of Rabbis of this generation have prohibited the Jewish people from entering the Temple Mount (Har HaBayit), the holiest site in Judaism. The Temple Mount is the site of where the Beit HaMikdash (the Jewish Temple) once stood and the place where the Moslems have erected one mosque, the al-Aqsa and a site of pilgrimage, the Dome of the Rock.

The Issue of the Temple Mount

The Plain Truth vs. Papal Bull

Re: Diabolical Duo: Pope and Emperor

by David Ben-Ariel on Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:35 am

bacht wrote:
David Ben-Ariel wrote:Why are you judging me?

Because you sound like every other religious fanatic out there, including Muslim suicide bombers. If you're saying that God is going to punish the Pope, why shouldn't you be called on it?

I was being facetious since you were preaching to me about judging, while hypocritically judging me.

If you fail to discern the great difference between the biblical truths I share, and what "religious fanatics, including Muslim suicide bombers," sound like, you must be hard of heart and hearing and lacking any discernment.

You definitely don't judge by the Book - but by your own self-righteous ideas that I encourage you to confess and forsake to learn to think like God (Isa. 55:7-9).

Violence and hatred are EASY, everybody does it.

If you knew the Bible, and exercised proper discernment, you would know and understand that it teaches there is a time and a place for violence and hatred; that is DIFFICULT for proud and stubborn humans to submit Father knows best (as revealed in His Word); and few love and obey God but would rather be lazy with vain attempts at "moral equivalency" and cling to their own idolatrous ideas.

Psalm 97:10
You who love the LORD, hate evil!

If you call yourself a Christian (or a Jew), why not share what is unique in these religions, rather than the same old tribalism?

I'm sorry you fail, again, to discern I am sharing what is unique about the biblical religion, the plain truth of the Bible and history - as opposed to the "same old tribalism" - religious lies and whitewashed paganism - of the pagan pope and his deviant cult.

John 3:19-21

19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”

Do You Prefer TRADITION Over Truth?

Is the Plain Truth Too Strong?

You expect a Bible-believer, not just a religious hobbyist that you appear to be, to not call the pagan pope on his papal bull?

History of Europe and the Church

The Apocalypse of John is the comic book version of religion, a revenge fantasy without mercy. It's usually popular with teenagers and sociopaths.

I see your knowledge and understanding of the Book of the Revelation of JESUS CHRIST (delivered to John) is as spiritually impaired as the rest of what you've posted. Lord have mercy...

Revelation 1

1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God, and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, to all things that he saw.

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Monday, April 21, 2008

Micah 4 - The Mountain of the LORD

Micah 4
The Mountain of the LORD

1 In the last days
the mountain of the LORD's temple will be established
as chief among the mountains;
it will be raised above the hills,
and peoples will stream to it.

2 Many nations will come and say,
"Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD,
to the house of the God of Jacob.
He will teach us his ways,
so that we may walk in his paths."
The law will go out from Zion,
the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

3 He will judge between many peoples
and will settle disputes for strong nations far and wide.
They will beat their swords into plowshares
and their spears into pruning hooks.
Nation will not take up sword against nation,
nor will they train for war anymore.

4 Every man will sit under his own vine
and under his own fig tree,
and no one will make them afraid,
for the LORD Almighty has spoken.

5 All the nations may walk
in the name of their gods;
we will walk in the name of the LORD
our God for ever and ever.

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A House of Prayer For All Peoples?
Jewish guards prevent Christians and Jews from exercising their religious right to pray on the Temple Mount? That's right! Only Muslims have unlimited access to Judaism's most holy site. Only the Koran is permitted within. The Tanach (Jewish Scripture, known to much of the world as the "Old Testament") and Christian Scriptures (the New Testament) are forbidden. Yet Israel claims to respect the religious rights of all people.

Major Upheaval in Israel?
Will an EARTHQUAKE shake Israel to its foundations and rock the world? Would the destruction of the Western/Wailing Wall and the demolition of the "Dome of the Rock" and Al-Aksa mosques—by an ACT OF GOD—serve further notice that it's time to build the Temple?

Third Temple Coming Soon to Jerusalem!
"And let them make me a Sanctuary that I may dwell among them" (Ex. 25:8). This holy command in the Scriptures seems clear enough, so what's the problem? Why has Israel tolerated Jerusalem’s "abomination of desolation" — a Temple Mount without a Temple? Why haven't the religious leaders encouraged the people to do what they can in fulfilling this mitzva?

The Temple of God in Holy Jerusalem
Paul, speaking of the imminent Third Temple, the holy TEMPLE OF GOD (the Temple of God - not just of the Jews or any other conspiracy theory that contradicts Scripture), that Europe's wannabe divine emperor will pollute, coveting it since Satan knows (even if some religious folks don't) it is the TEMPLE OF GOD...

Jews Must Demand Rights to Temple Mount
During a 1995 Root and Branch lecture in Jerusalem, Professor Nahum Rakover, author and then Deputy Attorney General of Israel, publicly agreed with me that it isn't illegal for Christians or Jews to pray upon the Temple Mount, even though it is forcibly prevented by the police.

The Issue of the Temple Mount
The common knowledge of our time is that the vast majority of Rabbis of this generation have prohibited the Jewish people from entering the Temple Mount (Har HaBayit), the holiest site in Judaism. The Temple Mount is the site of where the Beit HaMikdash (the Jewish Temple) once stood and the place where the Moslems have erected one mosque, the al-Aqsa and a site of pilgrimage, the Dome of the Rock.

Restore Israeli Sovereignty Over Temple Mount
The Wakf, the militant Muslim authority that oversees Jerusalem's Temple Mount, Judaism's holiest site and Islam's alleged third holiest site (following Mecca and Medina) continue to show blatant disregard for Jewish, Christian and biblical history and non-Muslim sensitivities.

Where's the Temple On the Temple Mount?
Something's missing. Rome is synonymous with the Vatican, Mecca with the Kaaba, and Jerusalem's known for its Western Wall. But why should we stand before the wall, letting it obstruct our vision, when we could be praying in a Temple? Why should Jews continue to bow before an illegitimate Gentile decree that tells them where to pray? (Isaiah 10:1).

G-d Doesn't Listen to Jewish Prayers at the Western Wall
Gershon Salomon warned Israel and its leadership that as long as the shameful situation on the Temple Mount continues, and as long as they do not obey the call of G-d, peace will not come to the land. The enemies of Israel will continue to desire her land and will pressure those in power to divide it. Obedience to the call of G-d will bring peace, all of Israel's enemies will be removed and no one will wish to divide or desire the land.

Why Edward Abington, Jr. Must Be Investigated!
"The American Diplomat in Arafat's Corner," published in The Jerusalem Report, came as no surprise to me. It was referring to Edward Abington, Jr., the United States' former consul general in Jerusalem who is now "guiding the Palestinians through the labyrinths of Washington. And his firm is being paid $2.25 million for his expertise."

Israel's Unjust Deportation of David Ben-Ariel
As a Christian-American member of the Temple Mount Faithful Movement, I had been privileged to participate in their legal demonstrations during my 10-month stay in Jerusalem awaiting dual citizenship. Israeli television often showed me with my Jewish friends carrying Israeli flags throughout the Old City.

Blow Up the Mosques or An Expired Visa?
Once again, an attempt to spread DISinformation about my unjust deportation from Israel, only provides me with another opportunity to clearly state my case and continue to highlight the plight of the Temple Mount suffering under a Nazi-Muslim occupation...

From Toledo to Jerusalem
You could say I have a God-given love for the Jews and the nation of Israel (Isaiah 62:6-7). That sacred bond has been strengthened over the years by the fact that I've been blessed to have lived all over Israel, getting to know its land and people quite well.

Dangerous Ideas?
During my brief appearance before Israel's High Court, the prosecution charged that I hold "dangerous ideas." I suppose the short-sighted prosecution would ban the Bible if he could since it contains the "dangerous ideas" that millions believe in! What are those "dangerous ideas?"

American Detained in Jerusalem's Russian Compound
Nobody arrested me. I was detained when I faithfully reported to the police office at 9 a.m. Monday morning, January 9, 1996 (day before my birthday) the day after The Jerusalem Post published on their front page an article shedding light on what they were doing in the dark: "GSS Seeks to Deport American Citizen for Plot to Blow Up Al Aksa Mosque."

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Exposing the pope as pagan

Both the Bible and history testify against the pagan pope and his Babylonian Mystery religion masquerading as "Christian."

The truth is to set us free, yet some shamefully prefer idolatrous traditions, dig in their heels, revert to traditional darkness, and, spiritually proud and stubborn like pharaoh, condemn themselves.

The Two Babylons by Hislop (zipped HTML 394kb)

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Saturday, April 19, 2008

The Suffering Servant

The Suffering Servant
"For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Savior: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee. Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honorable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee (individuals), and people (nations) for thy life" (Isaiah 43:3-4). And, again, "For I am with thee, says the LORD, to save thee: though I will make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee..." (Jeremiah 30:11).

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Vatican Must Return the Temple Treasures

The Vatican Must Return the Temple Treasures

The Jews have prayed for 2,000 years to again see the Temple upon the Temple Mount. It's past time for prayers alone: ACTION is necessary to put faith into practice!

Let the Muslims submit to the Word and Will of God concerning the Temple Mount. Its sole purpose is to House the Temple of the God of Jacob-Israel: that all nations may come to know, love and obey the God of Abraham.

May they agree the Rock of Abraham has been preserved by the "Dome of the Rock," and that it was created for the Jews to continue their worship upon the site of Israel's Temple. It has served its purpose and now it's past time to restore spiritual sovereignty to the Jews upon the Temple Mount that they may build the House of Prayer for All Peoples to come and worship.

May the Jewish leaders repent of their woeful neglect of the Temple Mount and end Jerusalem's abomination of desolation -- a Temple Mount without a Temple!

May the pope encourage Judah to obey God and build His Royal House, His Heavenly Embassy, in the noble spirit of King Cyrus, and restore the Temple treasures to Jerusalem.

May the Vatican release the silver, release the gold, that Rome stole from Jerusalem!

May they immediately return the Menorah to stand again where it belongs: upon the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, within the Temple! The Vatican chambers will have served their purpose of protecting and preserving such consecrated items for this time.

Let construction begin and may all nations and men seek and find the Great Creator God of the Bible, the God of Israel, and learn of His Word and ways and be blessed!