A temple, whether Solomon’s temple, the 2nd temple, Ezekiel’s
temple, or any theoretical future temple, does not fit the standard set
out by the Torah for the “holy-place” (miq’dash, Ex 25:8), nor does it
match the blessing of obedience in Lev 26:11. We can see the
instructions for the setup, design, and rituals of the holy-place
explained throughout the Torah, and that holy-place is the
Torah-commanded mobile Tabernacle, not any temple. Dozens of
commandments explicitly state that they
are to be done strictly at the Tent of Appointment, the Tabernacle, and
in accordance with its arrangement and structure. Replacing or otherwise
rewriting all of these commands has absolutely no legitimate precedence
or allowance in the Torah. Should we, simply due to tradition and
hearsay, believe these later prophets who teach to thrust us from the
precise way we were commanded to walk (Dt 13:5), or should we reject
them as we are commanded?
Read further in The Torah Does Not Command a Temple.
(From prior posting on Gr. 10/8/14)
Read further in The Torah Does Not Command a Temple.
(From prior posting on Gr. 10/8/14)
