ADONAI'S "TEMPLE"

Hello Again Friend,

Today Have I a treat for you. It's a well hidden gem that will help you to discern with wisdom the timing of the Birth of the Messiah completely consistent with what an Observant Hebrew would Expect.  

Do you remember how Messiah said "Destroy this temple; and, in three days I will raise it up again?" Do you remember how they all thought He was talking about the literal physical temple of Herod? Nobody understood what He was saying. Nobody.

Friend If we don't understand what Messiah is saying then we will misunderstand what He is telling us because we misinterpret His words. The phrase "Temple of God" appears only nine times in the entire text of the Bible between Genesis 1:1 - Revelation 22:21 it holds significant meaning; and, should be examined.

With that in mind. There is a passage in Haggai 2:18 that has given me great interest. Hopefully you will see it's value. 

Consider now from this day and upward, from the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, even from the day that the foundation of the LORD'S temple was laid, consider it.

HAGGAI 2:18

The Four and Twentieth Day of the Ninth Month. This is the Month of Kislev. The Month where Chanukah is celebrated for eight days across the globe in Jewish Communities and Households. 

I distinctly remember the first time I read this. I wondered which Temple this was referring to. So. Just like a good Berean I went and examined the Bible's text to see if it discloses the timing of the laying of the foundation stones. I also referenced other non-canonical Apocryphal books to see what they had to say.

What I would discover would alter radically how I would come to interpret this passage. I'm going to assert strenuously that Haggai is referring to the timing of a Temple indeed. 

Just not the one you think.  

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There have only been three (3) structures in all of history that qualified as the Place where YHVH would come and meet with his Priests above the Mercy Seat. Within His "Temple." A Place of Worship. A Place of Meeting. A Place to instruct the people (by the Priests). A place where the people would come for assistance with legal challenges within the Kingdom. The Priests would render decisions to the people. 

• The Portable Tabernacle (In the Wilderness) Commissioned by Moses.
• Solomon's Temple (Situated in Jerusalem)
• Herod's Temple (Also Situated in Jerusalem)

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The First Temple 

Built by Solomon. would be destroyed by King Nebuchadnezzar II in 586/587 BC.
Babylonians, Chaldeans, Edomites.

• 1 Kings 5:17:
  And the king commanded them to quarry large stones, costly stones, [and] hewn stones, to lay the foundation of the temple.
  
  
• 1 Kings 6:1:
  "And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month of ZIV, which [is] the second month, that he began to build the house of the LORD."
  
  
• 1 Kings 6:37:
  "In the fourth year the foundation of the house of YHVH ( יהוה ) was laid.
    In the month of ZIV."
  
  
• 2 Chronicles 3:3:
  "This is the foundation which Solomon laid for building the house of God: The length [was] sixty cubits (by cubits according to the former measure) and the width twenty cubits."
  
  
• 2 Chronicles 8:16:
  "Now all the work of Solomon was well-ordered from the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was completed."
  
  
• 2 Maccabees 2:9: 
  "It was also made clear that being possessed of wisdom Solomon offered sacrifice for the dedication and completion of the temple. Just as Moses prayed to the Lord; and, fire came down from heaven and consumed the sacrifices; so also Solomon prayed; and, the fire came down; and, consumed the whole burnt offering."

The Second Temple 

Built by Herod) would be destroyed in 70 CE by Edomites who had been conscripted by Rome. Specifically by the Legion known as "Legio X Fretensis" also known in english as "10th Legion of the Strait." It's symbols were the Bull the Holy Animal of the Goddess Venus. The God Neptune (Holds the three pronged Trident) and a Boar.  Legio X Fretensis derived its name from the Fretum Siculum. This is the water channel located between Italy and Sicily, now called the Straits of Messina.

So when was the Foundation Stone of the 2nd Temple Laid? Follow me to Ezra Chapter 3.

Ezra 3:6:

"From the first day of the seventh month they began to offer burnt offerings to the LORD, although the foundation of the temple of the LORD had not been laid."

Ezra 3:10-12:

"When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests stood in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, to praise the LORD, according to the ordinance of David king of Israel. And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the LORD: "For [He is] good, For His mercy [endures] forever toward Israel." Then all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. But many of the priests and Levites and heads of the fathers' [houses], old men who had seen the first temple, wept with a loud voice when the foundation of this temple was laid before their eyes. Yet many shouted aloud for joy,"

1 Esdras 5:56-57:

"In the second year after their coming to the temple of God in Jerusalem, in the second month, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak made a beginning, together with their kindred and the levitical priests and all who had come back to Jerusalem from exile; and, they laid the foundation of the temple of God on the New Moon of the second month [ZIV] in the second year after they came to Jerusalem."

So Based upon the Bible itself; and, the Apocryphal Books that corroborate the Month ZIV (also called IYAR) as a Second Witness I feel comfortable asserting that the foundation that is spoken of by HAGGAI 2:18 isn't referring to either the first; or the second temples that physically stood in Jerusalem. 

It MUST be referring to ANOTHER TEMPLE. 

• 1st Month          NISSAN
• 2nd Month         IYAR
• 3rd Month          SIVAN
• 4th Month          TAMMUZ
• 5th Month          AV
• 6th Month          ELUL
• 7th Month          TISHREI
• 8th Month          HESHVAN
• 9th Month          KISLEV
• 10th Month        TEVET
• 11th Month        SHEVAT
• 12th Month        ADAR
• 13th Month        ADAR II

Do you remember when Jesus said the following:

So. I wondered if HAGGAI 2:18 was referring to Adonai's Temple. Not the Structure built with hands. But rather His body. 

Built without hands. What would the foundation of Yeshua's own body be? 

Surely the double Helix being woven together in Miriam's womb. The very foundation of our being. The very instructions that tell the woman's body how to knit together in her womb the set apart vessel from the very beginning. The sudden rush of calcium triggering the release of billions of zinc ions that bind together and create the microscopic flash of light. Testifying that Her body now carried the flesh of one upon whom the Spirit of Adonai YHVH (    ) would fall.

I wondered. There is only ONE particular event within the Bible that is even remotely connected to the 24th Day of the Ninth Month. The National Celebration Of Chaunakkah aka "The Feast of Dedication." 

The very same celebration event where we find Yeshua present within the temple complex walking beneath the protection of Solomon's Porch as the Jews surround Him asking Him plainly.

"Are you the Christ?"

I wondered. Could this be the very day?

Could it possibly be that the Holy Spirit descended upon the young Levite girl, Miriam on the 24th day of the 9th month. Could it be? 

Miriam was herself a descendant of Aaron (NOT JUDAH) whose own Uncle (Zacharias) of the division of Abijah served as High Priest when given a vision where he heard the "Lord of HOSTS" speak to Him. Her own Aunt Elizabeth herself a descendant of Aaron; just like her husband. A KOHATHITE. 

The Only Tribe authorized to:

• CARRY the Ark of the LORD of HOSTS
• OFFER the BLOOD of the SIN SACRIFICE
• MINISTER WITHIN THE SANCTUARY
• MAKE & PRESENT the SHOWBREAD 

THE SUGGENES / DODAH CONNECTION IS VITAL:

 

Read HERE: "In the Volume of the Book It is Written of Me."
And HERE:   "Are You the Prophet?" 

I wondered. 

What would the date of birth be for a child conceived on the 24th day of the 9th month? 

What happens if we apply a normal human gestation cycle to THAT DAY as the date of conception?

Certainly not December 25th. 

Why would the prophet like unto Moses (Deut. 18) be born during a month which holds absolutely zero significance for a Levite descended of Aaron at all? Why? It makes ZERO sense. I tell you the truth. Jesus of Nazareth. The one called Yeshua, was NOT BORN on December 25th. He was NOT BORN on the same day that Antiochus Epiphanes slaughtered a pig and defiled the altar of the LORD of HOSTS. 

He has WAY MORE HONOR than that. He has His Own Day. In a month that would hold significance to someone who was a Levite descended of Aaron who was serious about following the Messiah. 

When we read the Riddle in the Prophet Haggai 2:11- 23 we find that it is mingled with language about seeds:

Is the seed yet in the barn? yea, as yet the vine, and the fig tree, and the pomegranate, and the olive tree, hath not brought forth: from this day will I bless you

At the time of year 9th month, 24th day. That is the question. When are seeds; and, the fruit they bear from the vine (grapes); from the fig tree (figs); and, pomegranate; and, olive tree (olives). When are these items actually GATHERED into the Barn friends?

ODED BOROWSKI "Agriculture in Iron Age Israel" 

I would take Horticulture in college when I first read this hoping it would yield fruit and give me a better understanding of the text. The meaning of the word Barn (     ) holds an interesting piece of data regarding terror. Something we see today globally. 

Were you aware the Bible teaches that we shall meditate upon terror? Yeah.

Let's tackle the Seeds first shall we?

OK so this word ZERA comes from H2232. Let's be diligent; and, look at that too. 

Hopefully you can SEE how I might associate this with the prophesied pregnancy of the young Virgin Levite Descended of Aaron named Miriam. The "Seed" refers to the time of sowing; or, a pregnancy. In other words the date of conception. The day the "Seed" is sown within the womb. 

In Miriam's case via supernatural circumstance of the Holy Spirit overshadowing her own "Temple" giving it the vital instructions to knit together the body of the Christ. The Temple made without hands. within whom the Spirit of the Living GOD (ADONAI YHVH) Himself would dwell. 

Friend. I am convinced that not only is this celebration of Chanukkah a National Holiday; but, it happens to the very day Yeshua the Son of the LIVING GOD; and, Son of the Virgin Levite named Miriam (Mary) was conceived. Incredibly associating Him with "the Cleansing of the Temple." 

Just like Judas Maccabee a Levite; descended of Aaron; descended of Phinehas who cleansed the Temple of YHVH in His ZEAL for the Torah of ADONAI YHVH. In this case Yeshua teaches US how to cleanse OUR TEMPLES so that the Spirit of the Living GOD will dwell within us too. 

These crops that were listed in Haggai are all harvested; or, GATHERED during the Summer. Study out "gather;" "gathered;" "gathering." I tell you the Truth. We shall be GATHERED to MESSIAH during the Summer when it happens. 

However Haggai's Riddle is about the Time when these crops were SOWN; or, PLANTED. During the WINTER. Friend's. Chanukkah is a matter of fact; during the WINTER. I'm not telling you to celebrate as the Orthodox celebrate it. However, I am telling you THIS DAY (9/24) is Important. 

In My house. We light the Menorah. I gave up the tree and december when my youngest son was just 18 months old. He's almost 20 today. The More I learn about Messiah. The more beautiful His story is; and, intricately woven for our benefit.

The Foundation Stone of this "Temple" Haggai speaks of is laid the 24th Day of the Ninth Month.

CHANUKKAH. Which Celebrates the Cleansing of the Temple from the Wicked Greeks under Antiochus Epiphanes. When Messiah came the first time He came to teach repentance. When He returns. He will come with a Sword. He comes to repay Edom for what it has done to its brother Jacob; another name for Israel. He comes to repay them EDOM; for what they have done to ALL the Tribes of Israel; both natural branches; and, those grafted in.  

Do you recall how in John chapter 10 verse 22 it tells us that it was the Time of the Feast of Dedication? Go to Blue Letter Bible. Look up the word "Dedication" in english. Then. Look at the underlying Hebrew word. Yep. Chanukkah. Basically a LATE 8 Day Feast of Tabernacles Celebration. 

So. When is 9 months after that?

Hebrew text is from Haggai Chapter 2

JOEL 2:12

Return to me with all your heart, with fasting, and weeping; and, mourning...

The Child. Likely born at night; after sundown would be circumcised eight (8) days later, in accordance with the Law of Moses. Making a covenant with the Most High GOD. This child came from a High Priestly Family who took seriously the instructions given to them by the being upon Sinai who calls Himself YHVH. Not only was the child male; but, a first born son. All first born sons belong to Adonai. 

This one happens to be a first born Levite 

Descended of the High Priest Aaron

Descended of Phinehas

Descended of Zadok

Destined to be The MelchiZedek. Why?

Because of Corruption within the Priesthood.

HE TEACHES US HOW TO RETURN TO THE COVENANT (SEE MALACHI 2:4-5)

Whose Covenant? Levi's Covenant.
The High Priest's Covenant In Particular.

The Covenant of Life and Peace.
Bread of Life. Clue. Connection to Kohath.
They were the Breadmakers.
A Child Born In Bet-Lechem.
"House of Bread"

The Prince of Peace. A Clue.
His Natural & Legal Connection to Levi.

If you Love Him & Keep His Instructions...

He promises you LIFE.

And. HE already proved He can do it.

Understanding this is why Passover is So Beautiful to Me. 

His Connection again to Bread. This time Unleavened.

This one had a mother who married a man of Judah.
Giving Him a right to the Throne of David. 
He Shall Elevate the Zadokite according to Ezekiel.
Why? Because He is one. 

Except He is of an even Higher Order meant to bring us back into alignment.

With what? With the Eternal & Invisible Spirit of His Father. 

The Living GOD. The one who raised the Body of Yeshua.

The Temple of the Living GOD back to life.

From the Grave. 

So. When would this child be Circumcised? 

The very day after The Feast of Trumpets.
Hum. That's one way to come on stage. 

So. That about Covers the SEED. Now we need to discuss BARN. And towards what it points.

Read Obadiah. Be Awake. Be Aware. Be Ready. Put Oil in Your Lamps.

The Day of His Coming shall be terrible for all those who are not In His Mercy. 

The Day of YHVH is Coming... 

* Matthew 26:61:

* 1 Corinthians 3:16:

* 1 Corinthians 3:17:

* 2 Corinthians 6:16:

* 2 Thessalonians 2:4

* Revelation 11:19 

Where is the Torah? In the Ark. Where is the Ark? In the Temple.
Is the Torah is Your Ark? Is it In Your Temple?