Prophecy In Motion: Dramatic Changes On The Temple Mount Point To New Era
This past weekend, on the solemn day of Tisha B’Av–the 9th of Av–history was made atop the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. For the first time in modern memory, a sitting Jewish minister not only visited Judaism’s holiest site but openly prayed, prostrated, and led thousands in song and worship.
That minister was Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s National Security Minister, and his presence did more than stir controversy–it marked a dramatic shift in what many have long described as the “status quo.”
Despite government officials insisting that “nothing has changed,” what took place on Sunday declared quite the opposite: everything has changed.
Tisha B’Av: A Day of Sorrow, Now Stirring with Hope
For thousands of years, the 9th of Av has been the darkest day on the Jewish calendar. It commemorates the destruction of both the First Temple (by the Babylonians in 586 BC) and the Second Temple (by the Romans in 70 AD). On this day, Jews fast, sit on the floor, and recite lamentations, mourning not only the loss of the Temples but also centuries of exile, persecution, and dispersion.
And yet, on this Tisha B’Av, the very site where Jews have been forbidden to worship for generations echoed not with cries of mourning–but with songs of praise. People sang. Worshippers prostrated. Jewish feet walked freely where once only whispers and silent prayers dared tread.
The Quiet but Steady Return to the Mount
For decades, Jewish presence on the Temple Mount was strictly limited. Under the oversight of the Jordanian Waqf and enforced by Israeli police, Jews could visit but not pray. Religious expression was punishable by removal–sometimes by arrest. The mere act of moving one’s lips in prayer could provoke expulsion.
But the tide has been shifting.
Jewish visits have soared in recent years. From fewer than 20,000 visits in 2020 to over 56,000 so far in the current Hebrew year, this movement has grown despite opposition from both religious and political establishments. The Temple Mount Institute has accelerated its preparations for a future Temple, holding training for Levite priests, rehearsing burnt offerings, and preparing for this weeks Annual Conference Of Temple Research which will address recent temple updates including issues related to the Red Heifer. They have also just posted to their Facebook page a bold and provocative logo as a call to action – “It’s Time To Build – Synchronize Your Watches!”
Recently, practicing the commandment of Hishtachavaya–full body prostration–has moved from clandestine to tolerated, and now, thanks to Ben-Gvir’s new policies, to officially permitted. Where once only thirty Jews at a time could ascend, groups of 100 and more now walk the sacred ground under police protection.
These developments are not merely symbolic. They are deeply spiritual and, for many, unmistakably prophetic.
From Controversy to Conviction: The Growing Movement to Rebuild
For centuries, Jews ended their Passover Seders and Yom Kippur fasts with the cry, “Next year in Jerusalem.” But many are now revising that prayer to say, “Next year on the Temple Mount. Next year, the Third Temple.”
The growing movement is not fringe. It includes learned rabbis, community leaders, and ordinary Jewish families who immerse in ritual baths and ascend with awe. Some call it extreme. Others call it messianic. But to those who believe in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob–it is simply faithful.
The Temple Mount Institute’s priestly training program continues to expand, complete with garments, instruments, and altar practices. Recent practice sacrifices conducted in Jerusalem have drawn attention–and fierce criticism. But for the faithful, these rehearsals are not political stunts. They are sacred preparation.
Prophetic Alignment: Jews and Christians See the Signs
For Jews, the Temple’s rebuilding is a return to covenant, the revival of ancient worship, and the final step in national restoration. For many Christians, it signals something else: the nearing of the end of the age.
While interpretations differ among Jews and Christians, the Bible speaks clearly: the Temple Mount will once again become the center of spiritual drama in the last days. Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation all speak of a rebuilt Temple–whether as a house of worship, a scene of coming judgment, or a beacon of final hope.
Many Christians understand what a Third Temple will invite: the Antichrist’s desecration, tribulation, and global unrest. Despite the calamity that will surround such a third temple, it is seen as fulfillment of God’s plan–a necessary stage before the return of Christ. The Temple Mount matters. Its fate affects us all.
A Moment of Decision
What happened on Tisha B’Av 2025 is not merely political theater. It is a seismic moment in Israel’s spiritual awakening. Whether you’re Jewish or Christian, it demands attention.
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Signs of the Times
Tens Of Thousands March Against Israel
It was a sobering and surreal sight: tens of thousands marching across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge-not for peace, not for hostages, not for coexistence-but for intifada.
On a gloomy Sunday, under the guise of a so-called “March for Humanity,” Sydney bore witness to a brazen show of solidarity–not with innocent Palestinians caught in conflict, but with Hamas itself. This wasn’t a peace rally. This was a mob celebration of radicalism. Ironically it was hard to find a single Australian flag raised during the rally. Instead, Islamists could be seen setting Australian flags on fire.
Signs told the story louder than speeches. Taliban and ISIS flags waved in the wind. One demonstrator proudly held an image of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Another sign–perhaps the most chilling–depicted the Star of David merged with a Nazi swastika, declaring “Zionists are neo-Nazis.” It’s a grotesque irony, smearing the Jewish state born from the ashes of the Holocaust with the very symbol of its tormentors.
This wasn’t an isolated expression of misguided emotion. This was a coordinated, hate-fueled political rally, permitted by the Supreme Court of New South Wales despite police warnings about public safety and traffic chaos. Less than 24 hours before the march began, legal barriers were dropped, and thousands flooded the streets, many cloaked in Palestinian flags, fists raised not for peace, but for vengeance.
Even the slogans echoed a deeper hostility. “Shame on Israel,” “Shame on the USA,” “Death to the IDF,” and the ever-present “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”–a phrase that erases Israel entirely. A drawing of Netanyahu with a Hitler mustache? Holocaust comparisons? Khamenei posters? This wasn’t a march for justice. It was a mask-off moment of radical hate.
So how did we get here? How did Australia, long a stalwart ally of Israel, find itself hosting one of the largest pro-Hamas marches outside the Islamic world?
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