Yes — a third temple will be built in Jerusalem and will be in operation by the midpoint of the Tribulation.
Les Feldick says the third temple is about to come on the scene. Israel has already had two temples: Solomon's and the one rebuilt by Ezra and later enlarged by Herod. The next temple will be rebuilt in Jerusalem and must be operating by the midpoint of the seven-year Tribulation, because Daniel 9:27 says the Antichrist will cause the sacrifice and oblation to cease.
Daniel 9:27 — This verse describes the midpoint of the seven-year covenant when the Antichrist stops sacrifice and oblation, requiring a rebuilt and functioning temple.
Matthew 24:15 — Jesus confirms Daniel's prophecy by warning of the abomination of desolation standing in the holy place, which points to a rebuilt temple in Jerusalem.
Daniel 9:27 says, "And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease." This points to a functioning system of sacrifice in Jerusalem during the seven-year period. In Matthew 24:15, Jesus tells Israel, "When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place." Then He instructs those in Judaea to flee in Matthew 24:16. In Matthew 24:21 He says, "For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be." These passages describe a holy place in Jerusalem being desecrated during the end times.
Les Feldick teaches that Israel's history includes two temples: the first built by Solomon around 960 B.C., and the second rebuilt by Ezra after the Babylonian captivity, later remodeled and enlarged by Herod the Great. He says the third temple is about to come on the scene. Les is certain that Israel will rebuild her temple in Jerusalem, that the Jewish people are already ready and waiting for it, and that it will be operating by the midpoint of the seven-year Tribulation. He bases this on Daniel 9:27, reasoning that the Antichrist cannot cause the sacrifice and oblation to cease unless they are already being offered. The exact timing of construction is unknown, and Les says he does not know whether it will be built before the Antichrist makes an agreement, immediately afterward, or at some other point. But by the midpoint, it will be functioning. Les also teaches that the Antichrist will enter this rebuilt temple, defile it, set himself up as God, and force Israel to worship him. He says the temple religion will be much the same as Judaism during Christ's earthly ministry, not a work of God.
Les says Israel has had two temples in the past. The first was built by Solomon, roughly 960 B.C. The second was rebuilt by Ezra after the Babylonian captivity, but it was makeshift and not comparable to Solomon's temple. Later, Herod the Great remodeled, extended, and enlarged that second temple before Christ's first coming. Les says the third is now about to come on the scene.
The exact time is unknown. Les says it may be built before the Antichrist makes a covenant, right after it, or at some other point. What is certain is that before the midpoint of the Tribulation Israel will have her temple, and it will be operating by the midpoint of the seven years, because the Antichrist will come into it and stop the sacrifices.
Les points to Daniel 9:27, where the prince causes the sacrifice and oblation to cease in the middle of the week. He argues that in order for temple worship to cease, it has to be happening. So the temple must be there and operating. He also notes that Jesus, in Matthew 24:15, puts His stamp of approval on Daniel's prophecy about the abomination of desolation standing in the holy place.
At the midpoint of the Tribulation, the Antichrist will move into the temple in Jerusalem, defile it, and set himself up as God. He will force the Jew to worship him. Les says he will probably offer a hog on the altar, much like Antiochus did in the Old Testament. This will cause the sacrifice and oblation to stop, and Jesus said those in Judaea should flee to the mountains.
The Third Temple Is Coming
Les explains how Israel already had two temples — Solomon's and the one Ezra rebuilt and Herod enlarged — and says the third is about to come on the scene.
Temple Ready and Operating at Midpoint
Les says the temple will be operating at the midpoint, and the Antichrist will enter it and demand worship as God.
Certain by Midpoint, Uncertain on Details
Les says Israel will have her temple by the midpoint of the seven years, even though he does not know exactly how it will be permitted through arrangements with the Muslim world.
Rebuilt in Jerusalem, Daniel 9 Foundation
Les points to Daniel 9 as foundational proof that the Antichrist will move into a rebuilt temple in Jerusalem at the midpoint.
Jews Waiting, Temple Will Be Rebuilt
Les says every Jew in the world is waiting for the temple to be rebuilt, and the Antichrist will come in and defile it.
Daniel 9:27 Requires a Functioning Temple
Les argues from Daniel 9:27 that to cause the sacrifice and oblation to cease, the temple must already be there and operating.
Antichrist Worshipped in the Rebuilt Temple
Les shows that Daniel predicted the Antichrist would set himself up as God in the rebuilt Jerusalem temple, and that Jesus confirms this in Matthew 24:15.
Midpoint Desecration and Flight
Les describes the midpoint of the seven years when the temple is desecrated and those in Judaea must flee to the mountains.
Daniel 9:27: And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
This verse describes the midpoint event that requires a functioning temple in Jerusalem.
Matthew 24:15: When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)
Jesus points to Daniel's prophecy of the abomination standing in the holy place, indicating a rebuilt and active temple.
Matthew 24:16: Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:
The command to flee comes immediately after the abomination stands in the temple.
Matthew 24:21: For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
Jesus describes the great tribulation that follows the temple desecration.
Yes, according to Les Feldick the third temple is about to come on the scene. Israel will rebuild it in Jerusalem, and it will be operating by the midpoint of the Tribulation so the Antichrist can stop the sacrifices.
Les says the exact time is unknown. It could be built before the Antichrist makes a treaty, right afterward, or at some other point. What is certain is that it will be rebuilt and operating by the midpoint of the seven-year Tribulation.
He uses Daniel 9:27, where the Antichrist causes the sacrifice and oblation to cease in the middle of the week. For worship to be stopped, it must already be happening, so the temple must be there and operating.
No. Les says the temple religion will be much the same as Judaism during Christ's earthly ministry — God is not working in it. The Antichrist will go into the temple, set himself up as God, and force Israel to worship him.
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