There is a prophetic picture in the Old Testament showing
what will happen in the time of the end.
In Israel at one time there were three places of worship representing the people of
God: - The Tabernacle of David which housed the Ark [the Presence of God] accessible
to all and with 24 hour worship and praise. It represents the Gentile Church.
[Acts 15:13 – 18], Also the Tabernacle of Moses which was at Gibeon, It had
lost the Ark but still continued to function. It represents God’s Old Covenant
people. Then there was Solomon’s great golden Temple under construction.
Solomon, son of David, is a type of the Lord Jesus. This Temple represents the
Living Temple which Jesus is now building. ’a Habitation of God in the Spirit’
[Ephesians 2:29-22 and other Scriptures]
When the Temple was finished they brought up the Ark and
placed it in the Holy of Holies; and they also brought up the old tabernacle of
Moses. It was probably put in one of the store rooms. The Temple was dedicated
and then filled with the Glory of God. [2 Chronicles 7:1,2]
At the time of the end, Jews and Christians will come
together in Messiah Jesus and this Temple will be filled with God’s Glory.
Speaking of Israel Paul said, “For if their being cast away is the reconciling of the world, what will
their acceptance be but life from the dead?” The Resurrection life of Jesus
will flow from this Temple. It will draw all people in.
“Arise, shine, for thy light has come and the Glory of the
Lord has risen upon thee. For behold,
darkness shall cover the Earth and deep darkness the people; but the Lord shall
arise upon thee and His Glory shall be seen upon thee. The Gentiles shall come to thy light and
kings to the brightness of thy rising.” Isaiah 60:1-3
Yes the darkness and deep darkness is closing in; but the
future is brilliant.
