The temple is central. If there's nothing there about reinstituting Old Testament worship at the temple, it's not the one we're expecting. However, it could lead up to that eventually. One thing I've noticed is that Jerusalem is to be encompassed with armies 3.5 years after the covenant is signed. I suspect those armies must come from other nations, not the IDF, and the fastest way for them to surround Jerusalem is if they're already close at hand when the time comes. Therefore, I suspect a part of the "arrangement" might be the stationing of international troops in Israel. The part about the temple could be a side deal, something critical from our perspective and yet a minor aspect of a broader proposal. But first, there must be a place for the "sacrifices and oblations" (Daniel 9:27) to be offered. As I suspected! Just did not sound or feel right. It’s very close to the verse in Matthew 24:4-8 “for many will come in my name, saying I am the Christ, and they will lead many astray. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet.... We on RITAN are very familiar with this reference as it pertains to the coming of the end, but think of all those who are not. This section alone is very multifaceted... we will hear these rumors more and more as it is even “at the door”... :amen:
