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Israel’s Temple being rebuilt
| Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Israel Today Staff |
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Jewish priests fitted for service in future Jerusalem Temple
Confident that Israel’s Temple to the Almighty will be rebuilt atop Jerusalem’s Temple Mount in the very near future, the Temple Institute this month began fitting Jews from the biblical priestly tribe for their holy garments. The Bible describes a very specific set of garments to be warn by members of the priestly tribe when they are serving in the Temple. This month’s fitting was the first time since the destruction of the Second Temple over 2,000 years ago that potential Jewish priests had been measured for such garments. Following the fitting, each potential future priest was presented with a set of garments matching the biblical description. When the Temple is rebuilt, a fresh set of garments will need to be made for each priest, as they can only be used in the Temple. The Temple Institute has for decades been involved in preparing the various garments, instruments and other items needed to dedicate what is known as the Third Temple. Most Jews and Christians believe the Third Temple will be built atop the Temple Mount – today occupied by Islamic mosques – prior the coming of Messiah and the establishment of his direct reign over the earth. |
Who is your VP?
McCain and Obama’s teams are right in the middle of selecting a VP. Who will make a good choice for Vice President?
I think in their case, the decision process is more about what will make the team more electable and not who would make a great President in case the acting President is unable to continue his job. Hopefully, both will pick someone that will be a great President.
Who would you pick to be the next…whatever you do? You are a father, mother, business owner, leader, teacher, accountant, secretary, the list goes on and on. Who do you pick as your replacement?
Do you have a selection team? A group of people that can help prioritize and rank potentials. I just read that Obama has a list of 20 people as a possible VP.
Erica and I have often thought of who might raise our kids if we were to die in an accident. Such an interesting thought and conversation. There are Biblical examples… you know.
-robin
some of you are saying…WHAT IS ALL THAT MESS ON THE RIGHT SIDE and possibly you are saying…HOW DO I SAY SOMETHING.
It is a new way of communicating. I am not sold on it yet, but am giving it a shot. Go to http://www.twitter.com It is sort of blogging, texting, emailing, all in 1 short form. Basically, you sign up and get your friends in your account. Then you post something that Read the rest of this entry
Multi Cultures
Over the last five years, I have been amazed at the ethnic diversity of our congregation. We never talk about it or make a big deal about it. We started diverse and we have kept the same beautiful variety. I think it set the tone when our Bishop appointed a Hispanic, a Black, and a white (2) to our deacon board. He subtly pronounced our intentions of equality. What is so cool is that he didn’t even try to do it. It was simply natural.
I often get asked by other pastors how we accomplish our diversity. I don’t have a definitive answer for them. Other than we try hard to love, accept, and use all people. I have been raised in PromiseLand all my life so I don’t really know any other concept. Our church in Austin has the same ethnic diversity.
What is interesting to me is that quietly we are erasing the cultural divide locally. While others in the national spotlight give speeches about how we need to do everything, the ‘common folk’ of San Marcos are actually showing the world how to do it. You (of PSM) are a great example. We don’t expect everyone to be like each other (melting pot), but we honor each other, respect one another, love each other.
I want to ask those of you in the church… How has being a part of this church changed your outlook of other races in a positive way? Have you always gone to multicultural churches?
Those of you that don’t attend our local church…I don’t think we are perfect. We have room for improvement. BUT, there is some incredible fruit blossoming from this place.
=robin
What if you were wrong
Okay, I am going to say something about this…
I have not heard Jeremiah Wright’s entire sermons, but I am thinking of watching a couple of them. From catching a few clips online and on satellite radio, I have heard some ‘powerful’ and provocative speech.
I hear his supporters saying that he is speaking prophetically. When you study the prophets of the Old Testament, they were not status quo, government supporting preachers. Interesting thoughts to think what an Old Testament prophet would say about America today.
Robin Steele 
