Part 1: From Tent to Destruction | The Temple: Then and Now
The Temple: Then and Now
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Known to Muslims as the Haram Al-Sharif and to Jews as Mount Moriah, the 1.55 million square foot sacred platform in the heart of ancient Jerusalem was once home to a magnificent and glorious temple belonging to the Jews. This sacred temple was violently destroyed, but its archaeological remains tell the story of a prophecy about its fall, the final days of Christ, and God’s desire to dwell among His people. Join with us on this incredible journey as we explore the long and storied history about the temple’s origin, history, and its final days.
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