THE TEMPLE
The Temple Mount stands at the very heart of biblical history and God’s redemptive story. It is the place where Abraham was tested, where Solomon built the Holy Temple, and where the presence of God dwelled among His people. Through destruction, exile, and return, the Temple Mount remains a powerful symbol of God’s covenant with Israel and His promise to dwell with humanity once again. Today it continues to echo with prophecy, longing, and the hope of full restoration.
Pete was the first in our family to visit the Temple Mount. We were incredibly excited when we were later able to go together as a family in 2020. As our journey has continued, we’ve learned more and more about just how significant the Temple is.
This is the place traditionally associated with Mount Moriah, where Abraham was willing to offer Isaac, and the land King David purchased with the intention of building a house for God. Over time, it became the location of the First and Second Temples, placing it at the very heart of Jewish worship and identity.
For us, it is also deeply significant for Christians—not as a replacement of Jewish meaning, but as a shared point of biblical longing. Scripture speaks of God’s desire for this place to be one of welcome, prayer, and connection for all peoples:
“For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.” (Isaiah 56:7)
This verse offers a broader vision—one that looks beyond division and toward God’s heart for unity, reverence, and worship. Standing there, brings a deeper appreciation of that hope and the enduring role this place holds within the biblical story.
“My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.”
— Isaiah 56:7
Books
🌱 Jesus loves the Temple
Ben Hilton
In Jesus Loves the Temple, Ben Hilton offers a thoughtful and engaging look at the deep connection Jesus had with the Temple—its worship, its rhythms, and its meaning within Jewish life. Hilton shows how understanding the Temple’s purpose sheds fresh light on Jesus’ teachings and actions, revealing a richer, more rooted picture of His ministry.
Clear, insightful, and deeply reverent, this book invites readers to rediscover the beauty and significance of the Temple in the story of Scripture.
🌱 A Temple in Flames
The Epic Story of the Final Battle for Jerusalem
Gershon Bar-cochva, Ahron Horovitz
A Temple in Flames is a carefully researched account of the Roman siege of Jerusalem during the Great Revolt, culminating in the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE. Military historian Gershon Bar-Cochva traces the key stages of the campaign, while Ahron Horovitz enriches the narrative with recent archaeological discoveries from the City of David and ancient Jerusalem. Together, they offer a vivid and sobering insight into one of the most pivotal moments in Jewish history.
🌿 The Joy of the Whole Earth:
Jerusalem and the Future of the World
Lars Enarson
In The Joy of the Whole Earth, Lars Enarson paints a sweeping, hope-filled vision of Jerusalem’s role in God’s ultimate plan for the world. Drawing deeply from Scripture, he shows how the destiny of the nations is intertwined with the destiny of Israel, and why Jerusalem stands at the center of redemption history. Enarson’s teaching is stirring, prophetic, and rooted in a profound love for God’s purposes — inviting readers to see Jerusalem not merely as a place on the map, but as the city chosen to shine with God’s glory in the age to come.
🌱 For the Temple
G.A. Henty
For the Temple is a historical adventure novel set during the Jewish revolt against Rome in the first century. Through the eyes of a young Jewish protagonist, the story brings to life the courage, sacrifice, and tragedy surrounding the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Second Temple. Blending careful historical detail with a compelling narrative, G. A. Henty offers readers—especially younger audiences—a vivid introduction to this pivotal moment in Jewish history and its lasting spiritual significance.
“The Temple was never only about sacrifice; it was about God choosing to dwell among His people.”— Rabbi Chaim Richman
Ministries
Cry for Zion
Cry for Zion is a passionate call to awaken hearts to God’s purposes for Israel and Jerusalem. With urgency and faith, this message invites readers to align their prayers, understanding, and lives with the unfolding story of restoration that God has written into Scripture.
Stirring, prophetic, and deeply moving, Cry for Zion calls God’s people to watch, pray, and stand with Him for the redemption of Zion.
The Temple Institute
The Temple Institute is a Jerusalem-based organization dedicated to researching and teaching about the biblical Temple, its vessels, and its central role in Scripture. Through meticulous scholarship, historical study, and hands-on craftsmanship, the Institute works to restore understanding of the Temple service as described in the Hebrew Bible. Their work includes recreating sacred vessels, training for priestly service, and educating visitors about the Temple’s significance in Jewish faith, history, and prophecy. The Temple Institute offers a unique window into the ancient world of the Bible and its ongoing relevance today.
“For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.”
— Psalm 84:10
Youtube Videos
John Enarson
"The Temple & Christian Theology: Common Objections"
What about the "temple of Antichrist"? Christians often have specific questions about the Temple. "What about the Temple sacrifices and Christian theology?" John Enarson dives headfirst into some of the most controversial questions and gives biblical answers. John is the Christian Relations Director at Cry For Zion, helping Christians understand their history with the Temple Mount and how it relates to biblical theology and the Jewish people. He co-hosts the TV series Temple Mount Report and currently studies at the Scandinavian School of Theology.