Messianic Bible News - news@biblesforisrael Have you not brought this on yourselves by forsaking the LORD your God when He led you in the way? (Jeremiah 2:17) Do you believe in coincidence? Today, on the 17th of Tammuz, the Jewish People are remembering a tragic coincidence. On this day in both 586 BC and in AD 70, the walls of Jerusalem were breached by the Babylonians and the Romans respectively. And in yet another remarkable coincidence, the First and Second Temples were destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BC and by the Romans in AD 70 three weeks later on the 9th of Av. In Judaism, the breach of Jerusalems walls and the subsequent destruction of the Temple is considered no mere coincidence. These great tragedies were the result of rebellion and idolatry. And in that day I will become angry with them and forsake them.... Many disasters and calamities will come on them, and in that day they will ask, ‘Have not these disasters come on us because our God is not with us?’ And I will certainly hide my face in that day because of all their wickedness in turning to other gods. (Deuteronomy 31:16-18) Observant Jews are fasting today until nightfall in order to mourn the breach of Jerusalems walls. Today also begins a three-week period of teshuvah (repentance) called Bein ha-Metzarim (Between the Straits) or The Three Weeks. During this period, Orthodox Jews will limit celebrations—not carrying out marriages and avoiding other expressions of joy, such as playing musical instruments and reciting songs of praise. Although this is a time of mourning, it is also a time of hope since Zechariah prophesied that the 17th of Tammuz would be transformed into a day of joy. The fasts of the fourth, fifth, seventh and tenth months will become joyful and glad occasions and happy festivals for Judah. Therefore love truth and peace. (Zechariah 8:19) The 17th of Tammuz, therefore, is a minor fast that carries the hope of a major promise: On this day and throughout The Three Weeks, the Jewish People look forward to the coming Third Temple and the Messianic Era when the Sar Shalom (Prince of Peace) will reign in Jerusalem. However, about 99.9% of Gods Chosen Jewish People here in Israel do not yet recognize that Yeshua (Jesus) has fulfilled the Messianic prophecies regarding the suffering Messiah (His first coming). They also do not know, therefore, that He will be returning to rule in Jerusalem as King Messiah. I have placed My chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, on My holy mountain. (Psalm 2:6) This 17th of Tammuz, please partner with our ministry here in Jerusalem to share the Good News of Yeshua, who is the Lord of Lords and King of Kings, with Jewish people everywhere. Time is short. He is coming soon!
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 07:40:33 +0000
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