Chapter 12     The Tabernacle and Sacrifices

       Rachel for some reason was awakened by the Islamic call to worship from the nearby mosque's prayer tower ‑‑ and after tossing and turning trying to get back to sleep, she gave up. Although it was really early she decided to get up and read her scriptures. She found it to be `a new ball game' since she had asked the Lord to be her Savior ‑‑ had invited Him into her life.  She noted this to be a very positive indication that something had really transpired between her and her Lord. Harold was sure right she mused, she certainly had clearer understanding ‑‑ that is an understatement, she thought, ‑‑ I couldn't make heads or tails of it before, now it is actually making sense to me!

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     Sam and Sadie Cohen had been literally thrilled with their new found Messiah ‑‑ and their relationship with him. They even sensed a new quality in their love for each other ‑‑ they had a new purpose to their lives, they were less selfish ‑‑ and above all they had a very special love for the Lord Jesus Christ, their Messiah, who they had shunned all their lives.  Indeed "a new ball game" as Harold and Phoebe had said last night.  They too were disturbed by the Islamic call to prayer.  As Sam and Sadie were awakening, Sadie was nestled in her favorite spot with Sam's arm around her and her head on his chest. They  soon  realized that they would  be unable to return to sleep ‑‑ recounting the recent events, especially their decision to follow the Lord Jesus Christ. 

      "Sam", Sadie whispered, "what do you suppose today holds for  us? ‑‑ for Israel?"

     "I don't know for sure, but it appears we should think seriously of staying here ‑‑ immigrate  now!", Sam noted.

     Sadie snuggled against him, "You know", she said, "I have been feeling that same way!"

     "We'll look into it soon and make a decision before we have to leave", Sam replied.

     "You know, honey", Sadie said, "It's early, but let's get up and have a time in the Word ‑‑ I really  have a lot of reading to catch up on."

     "Ok", Sam agreed,"I'd particularly like to spend some time in the Gospel of John ‑‑ Harold had indicated that this is perhaps the central `theme' book of the Bible"

     "Great", Sadie commented, "it will be special to study together ‑‑ I like the idea of growing `in the Lord' with you, honey".

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      At the Jerusalem Hotel, Harold and Phoebe were not immune to the call to prayer by `their Islamic buddy' as they  preferred to call him ‑‑ although they had almost jumped out of their skin."You know, honey", Harold in deep thought suggested, "I think they doubled up on us this morning ‑‑ something is  different".

     Phoebe replied, "I think you're right, Harold ‑‑ maybe they have been especially impacted related to the destruction of the Mosque of Omar."

     "That is a good point", Harold said, "something is  certainly different".

     Half snoozing and half awake, Harold was recounting in his mind some of the things that had happened just last evening, and some of the things that could be expected. Phoebe had drifted off to sleep, catching a few added `zzzzzs' as she would say.     

    Harold's mind was clicking away on possibilities ‑‑ he decided the most probable thing was for King David and his 'crew' to come back into the picture (they had apparently just disappeared for this time ‑‑ at least he had not heard any more about them).

     Let's see, Harold mused, they would have to get the Passover established ‑‑ even first they must `divide the land'.  Yes, thought Harold, the land that had now been augmented with the southern part of Lebanon. The Knesset had voted to sovereignly control that as part of Israel just Wednesday morning. That, thought Harold, would probably call for a reappearance of at least the Prophet Ezekiel to provide God's guidance for reorganization of both the external and internal boundaries of Israel.

     It will be interesting to see just how this all `plays' against the present Knesset governmental positions and policies, Harold thought. He  didn't' really envy Jacob Levi's spot ‑‑ or any of those of the Knesset, as far as that is concerned.

     Of, course, he mused, about all they can do is 'kick back' and let God have His way!  That is for sure, but then, he rationalized, that is not the way man works ‑‑ no, they will buck it, ‑‑ certainly as Satan is impacting some there, we can expect some skirmishes in the chambers.

     It has ever been so, he recalled ‑‑ why expect anything else?  As he rolled over to get more comfortable he glanced at the clock ‑‑ the numerals were almost large enough for him to make out in a blurred sort of way if he squinted down on them he noted ‑‑ hey, he thought, is it really 6:45 already?  With that start, he sat straight up in bed, got his glasses and took a better look at the clock ‑‑ sure enough he mused, 6:45, better start getting my honey awake.  Phoebe has always been a slow starter ‑‑ she'd

take the better part of an hour to just get both eyes open. 

     "Hey sleepy head", he  whispered in her ear, "rise and shine, see the beautiful day the Lord has made."

     Phoebe grunted and rolled over on her other side ‑‑ trying to escape her tormentor. "Go away!", she said.

    "Well now young lady", he said (she was 3 years younger, and he often  referred to her in this way), "we have a breakfast date with the `group' at 8 O'clock ‑‑ we ‑‑ actually you ‑‑ will have to get a wiggle on it if we are going to be anywhere near to being on time! ‑‑ tell you what, I'll even fix you a cup of  decafe coffee". With that Harold almost bounced out of bed, scurrying to start the water boiling and to get his electric shave started.

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     Jacob had tossed and turned all night ‑‑

     Where was all this leading? he thought. Golda, his wife, had patted him on the back several times during the night, in an attempt to calm him down. Actually, they had talked into the early morning hours, he sharing with her as much as he could ‑‑ she, giving her `woman's' wisdom to him where she thought it appropriate. But, he still was very restless.

     He could even now hear the bleating of some sheep that were  being herded past their home. Usually he wouldn't have heard the sheep, for this is a very normal occurrence in the outskirts of Tel Aviv.

     He could see the bright red illuminated dial of their clock radio ‑‑ too clearly  he thought ‑‑ can it really be  6 a.m. already. It would take him a good hour in traffic to get to the  restaurant to meet the `group' at 8 a.m. ‑‑ the `group', he mused, ‑‑ quite an assortment of energy, of expectation. Interesting that this `group' in total or part had been present or part of essentially every significant step of the really fantastic things that have been going on.

     Curious, he thought., perhaps God is moving in our midst in different ways ‑‑ ways that we can scarce even imagine. That made him a little mad at himself ‑‑ `getting soft there Jacob'‑‑`they are getting to you' ‑‑ after all, wasn't he known as a leader of logical processes? ‑‑ wasn't he the number two guy of the Public Relations Department. Come on Levi ‑‑ get a hold on  yourself.

      "Jacob", Golda said,  jerking him to attention , "you have that breakfast meeting at 8 a.m. ‑‑ let's get up, ‑‑  I'll fix you a cup of strong coffee to help you get through that traffic.           

     Jake climbed out of bed rather grudgingly ‑‑ he was bushed!

     He shaved, showered and dressed ‑‑ he had also remembered that he had to be at the Knesset for a 10 a.m. roll call ‑‑ they were to initiate some special  measures to handle the situations with the prophets, etc. Before he knew it, well how would he ‑‑ he was still numb from the day before ‑‑ he found himself in his car driving into Jerusalem. He had made excellent time, and he had listened to the local news ‑‑ actually outside news is hard to come by, they still haven't fully recovered from the earthquake (he wondered how the Hoover Dam situation finally resolved ‑‑ they had not heard anything since their own quake). 

     Also, locally there is excitement about the traveling Tabernacle and Temple having been found and  being transported to the Temple Mount. Now that is amazing, he thought. The first parts are to arrive at about 4 p.m.. It was also reported that the immigration of Jews to Israel had dramatically picked up, there seemed to be about ten times the people every-where. Jacob had subconsciously noted that before the news report, but had just played it down.  No doubt. he mused thoughtfully, this will be another area we will have to deal with today!

      As Jacob pulled up to the Little Jerusalem Restaurant he saw the Monroes just walking up. He hopped out of the car and called out "Hi Harold and Phoebe ‑‑ seems we are developing a serious affliction or habit  ‑‑ of eating together".

     "Right Jacob", Harold called back, "we will have to work on it, Ha!"

     Jacob puffed up beside them, complaining, "I had better get back in shape soon ‑‑ I couldn't even take that little jog from the car to you people without getting out of breath".    

     "Yes, Jacob", Harold said rather sympathetically, "afraid we all need to keep in better shape".

     As they walked in, they were met by Rachel's shrill little  squeal, motioning them over to a corner booth.  Sam and Sadie were  there too, completing their little `group'.

     Rachel, Sam and Sadie all converged on the Monroes ‑‑ giving each a very warm welcome and hug.  "Hey, Jacob said, " what's going on here ‑‑ old home week?"

     "Not exactly", said Sam, "more like New Home Week ‑‑ you see Jacob, the three of us (Rachel, Sadie and I) all discovered our Messiah yesterday afternoon ‑‑‑‑‑ "

     "Yes", volunteered Rachel after a short pause, "we have become  completed Jews".

     "That is something to do with Jesus isn't it?", queried Jacob.

     "Right", said Sadie, "we have discovered the great truth that Jesus is our Messiah ‑‑ was not understood when He first came ‑‑ will come again

in Power and Great Glory next time".

     This turn of events has left both Harold and Phoebe rather   breathless ‑‑ they hadn't expected the `kids' to come off so strong with Jacob. They looked at each other and then both prayed silently that God's Holy Spirit would have His way in this situation!

     Jacob turned to the Monroes, perhaps seeking refuge from these three zealots! Harold wanted to laugh, because Jacob's face was several big question marks.

     "Jacob", Harold said, "perhaps we can all share more with you about this great situation later".

     Just then the waitress came to their table ‑‑ Rachel said, "I recommend their house special ‑‑ a modified `French toast' using bagels with scrambled eggs and orange juice. It is great!" Everyone nodded ok.

     "Jacob", Harold said, "cut me off if I get out of place, ‑‑ but would today be a good day for us to visit the Knesset again?"

     Jacob thought for a moment ‑‑ "I suspect it might be", he squirmed in saying, "there are many unanswered items that must be handled, and the matter of the Tabernacle due in this afternoon is another issue.  Not to mention that we need to reorganize to accommodate all the people that are immigrating. ‑‑ or hadn't you noticed that we are being overrun with people.  Even the local  news casters indicate that they feel we must have passed the 40 Million mark.  That is amazing when you realize the  problem we had absorbing that 1.7 Million Jews that immigrated from Russia this last year. ‑‑ where are they all coming from?"

     "Wow and double Wow", squealed Rachel, "the whole house of Israel resurrected! ‑‑ right Harold?"

     "It certainly looks that way to me", Harold thoughtfully exclaimed, "really, there is no other `rational' answer that I can come up with".

     "Rational", Jacob quipped, "do you call 40‑Million Jews being resurrected `rational'?"

    "Not from our perspective, Jacob", reasoned Harold, "but from God's perspective and what the Prophet Ezekiel had to say in Chapter 37, yes,  ‑‑ not seen for years, but literally stated!"

     The tension was somewhat assuaged as the waitress started to serve their breakfast. "group", Harold injected, "may I lead us all in a prayer of praise and thanksgiving?"

     They all nodded ok!

         "Father", Harold began,"we know you as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and we are grateful that you are allowing us to be here to see these

great and ageless things happening here in Israel ‑‑ we are thankful for your provision of food for us, we are especially thankful for the new friends you have given us. Bless them each one. Be especially  with Jacob, Father, as he and the Knesset have decisions to make ‑‑ lead them  we pray. Thank you for all these wonderful blessings, including life itself, we thank you in the name of the one and only Messiah, even our Lord Jesus Christ. ‑‑ Amen"

     "Thanks", ventured Jacob, "for remembering me ‑‑ us, ‑‑ we certainly do want God's will and ways to be done!"

     They all pitched in to the food, but at the first gasp of `fresh air' so to speak, dear Rachel led into a very pointed and leading question ‑‑ a question which Jacob might find difficult to handle.  "Harold", queried Rachel, "did you have an opportunity to talk with Jake in detail last night?"

     "Yes", Harold quipped, wondering where Rachel might be taking this conversation, "we talked about almost all of the prophesies of the Prophet Ezekiel and the Prophet Daniel ‑‑ noting that this all highlights the return of the whole house of Israel and even more importantly the return of The Messiah."

     "What about King David? ‑‑ Jacob", Rachel pursued, "do you feel he is for real?"

     "You know", Jacob replied, "that is one of the toughest questions I have ever had to deal with ‑‑ actually this has been on my mind all night."

     "How do you see this situation?" Sam falteringly asked.

     "Well", Jacob almost whispered, "on one hand it makes no sense from a logical position, yet, we are seeing evidence ‑‑ actual evidence, that these people are truly resurrected individuals ‑‑ apparently in agreement with the scriptures".

     "Does that mean you are firm in your position with King David?", queried Phoebe.

     "I think so", said Jacob wincing slightly as it dawned on him just exactly what he was saying. "I know I have a great deal of confidence in all of you ‑‑ especially Harold and Phoebe's knowledge of the Word of God. Everything we have seen and talked about seems to support such a position. Do you think we are sufficiently sure now, Harold, for such a definite stand?"

     I truly believe we are, Jacob, ‑‑ there would have to be a major  change in venue ‑‑ like we all wake up from this fantastic dream, or something like that". Harold reasoned.

     "That is indeed interesting", Jacob thoughtfully commented, "these things would certainly be hard if not impossible to explain later".     

     Sam and Sadie had been discussing their own future, feeling that they should probably make plans  to immigrate right away, not even return to the USA. They were trying to decide whether or not to stay with the `group' today ‑‑ maybe they should break away and get the paperwork started.

     Sadie asked, "Jacob, do you think this is likely to be an  important day at the Knesset?"

     "Yes, I really  do, Sadie", Jacob replied, "there are so many issues at work, and most all of them include King David, etc."

     "Umm", Sadie mused, "we had better stick with the `group' today yet honey", she softly suggested to Sam.

     "I think you're right, honey", Sam agreed, "we'll go along at least to the Knesset this morning".

     "Great", they all said practically in unison.

     "We heard via a `Ham' operator near my brothers place", Sam noted,  " ‑‑ this `Ham' is helping with 'outside' communications since the satellite station isn't back up yet ‑‑ that the Hoover Dam quake was indeed causing drastic situations in the Los Angeles basin. The water, electricity, food and gasoline shortages are very serious. The federal and state governments have established emergency caravans of trucks, trains and planes to assure meeting minimum requirements.  Only mandatory businesses are getting supplies.  Los Angeles is basically shut down as related to normal business. They feel it will take about 6‑months to get back to reasonable conditions ‑‑ years to get back to conditions before the quake."

     "Things have been at such a pitch here", Harold noted, "that we have hardly had a moment to even think about that very serious situation".

     "Actually", Rachel commented, "quakes such as the Hoover Dam, and even the `Temple Mount' are kinda anticlimactic ‑‑ lost in the shuffle so to speak ‑‑ part of the background, not really part of the main scene".

     "That is good insight, Rachel", Harold volunteered, ‑‑ "for the very heart of the issue is what is happening here in Israel right now ‑‑ nicely obscured by earthquakes in various parts of the world. Earthquakes are really  starting to shake people up a bit, and one of the main elements here is the minimization of information exchange ‑‑ particularly out of Israel".

    "Hey `group', it's 9:15 already.  I have a 10 O'clock Roll Call to make at the Knesset ‑‑ I've got to run", Jacob hastily said as he was getting disentangled from his napkin and  grabbing his briefcase, "Hope I'll see you all soon. Shalom ‑‑ Shalom!".  With that, he beat a quick retreat, heading for the waitress.

     "Just a minute, Mr. Levi, Sir", said Harold, "you stay away from that waitress and check ‑‑ it's Phoebe's treat today!"

     Jacob laughed an "Ok" and shot another "Shalom" to the `group' as he disappeared out the front door.

     "Isn't it interesting", said Sadie, "how God had allowed us to see some of these things and  even to have a part in `pointing' a key fellow such as Jacob in the right direction?"

     "That is indeed great", Phoebe noted, "it certainly is the culmination of the ages ‑‑ a most interesting and  important period of time ‑‑ actually, `THE' most important ‑‑leading to the return of our Lord, what could compare!"

     "As good as this fellowship is", Harold quipped, " we better 'hustle our bustles' or we're going to miss the opening of the Knesset session  ‑‑ Phoebe, -- please take care of the check and tip, I have a stop to make at the rest room, I'll see you all at the front door shortly". With that, Harold loped off and the others began to get ready to leave the table.

     The `group' was becoming closer and closer knit together, this was obvious to all ‑‑ and a delight to Harold and Phoebe ‑‑ the Lord had indeed answered their prayer for friends and opportunities on this trip, thought Phoebe!

     In due time and a fair amount of small talk and bantering between the younger sets ‑‑ the `group' found their way to the front door of the restaurant just as Harold appeared with his normal cheery greeting to all.

     "Let's 'Hit the Road'", quipped Harold, "It's 9:40 and we don't want to be late".

     "Look whose talking", countered Phoebe, "the late and restful Mr. Monroe! ‑‑ ha, ha".

     "Better late than too late", re‑quipped Harold, "Let's go".

     At 9:55 the `group' was seated ‑‑ right in the front‑center seats  of the visitors gallery , in five reserved seats, ‑‑ no doubt the result of their friend Jacob's thoughtful handiwork mused Harold.

     They had barely settled themselves  when the Prime Minister (some call him the President) called for the session to be opened with a voice Roll Call.  This took about 10‑minutes.

     At about 10:10 the Prime Minister approached the podium,      announcing that they had a number of issues to consider.

     Right then, King David appeared on the scene ‑‑‑ came to the podium saying, "Greetings, yesterday you were told that God has sent me back to rule all Israel for this End Time period ‑‑  we know much of this is strange to you ‑‑as it is to us".

     "But", King David continued, "as we work together we will all see the

blessings of our God and His anointed ‑‑ the Messiah, who will return in due time".

     "The Prophet Ezekiel has worked with your Israeli civil engineers to establish the proper division of the total land.  You will find detail maps posted and available to those that have need.  Basically, to God we designate an area from the Great Sea to the Jordan River, centered  north to south on Jerusalem, with 12,500 Reeds to the north and 12,500 Reeds to the south ‑‑ a total area of 25,000 Reeds by 25,000 Reeds.  This, they tell me, is approximately 52 miles by 52 miles or approximately 86 kilometers by 86 kilometers. This will provide areas for the Temple, for the Levites, and for your Prince (myself and royal court). There will then be seven of  our tribes to the north of the Oblation area, and five tribes to the south.  These will all have equal areas, they all will be located  between the Great Sea and the Jordan river.  From the north, Dan, then Asher, then Naphtali, then Manasseh, then Ephraim, then Ruben, then Judah on the north border of the Oblation area. South of the Oblation area the tribes are, first south, Benjamin, next south, Simeon, next Issachar, next Zebulun, and next Gad.  The Levites do not have a part in the twelve, only in the Oblation area. Joseph has two portions, in Ephraim and Manasseh".

     "This", King David continued, "is clarified in the maps noted earlier."

     "The population of each tribal area will be comprised of those that currently live within those noted  boundaries (including strangers) ‑‑ all those of true Israel that are resurrected, these will assure a prominent and forceful community for each tribe."

      "Since the Oblation Area for God includes Jerusalem and  Tel Aviv ‑‑ there will be both necessary and heartfelt shifts of individuals to appropriate tribal areas."

     "When fully implemented, we will find life is considerably simplified ‑‑ yet, the Glory of our God will be obvious and Israel will be  raised high among the nations of the world.  In particular ‑‑ Israel will be the most powerful nation in the world, ‑‑ truly invincible in our God's power!"

     "We of  Israel", King David projected, "must be a light to all nations for our God".

      "Note  brethren, ‑‑ while Israel was `set‑aside'  these last 2,000 years or so, our God has mercifully made a way for `faithful' gentiles to become His children also.  True Christians are these faithful ‑‑  having been grafted into the family of God via the faith of Abraham, ‑‑  actually, made heirs with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob of the promises ‑‑ elect  according to our God's foreknowledge and good pleasure."

     "Brethren", King David shouts, "what our God has established let  us

be careful to maintain and cherish".

     "Men and brethren", King David whispered, "we now have directions given by God to Ezekiel the prophet, and I hereby ask all true Israel to join me in a great celebration of deliverance ‑‑ a true Passover this next Tuesday, the 10th of April, in the year of our Lord '1990' AD (this being the 14th day of the new year).  Through this we will celebrate His saving us from the Death Angel and bringing us  out of Egypt ‑‑ and now, seeing even greater events to celebrate ‑‑ yes, we have much to praise our God and Father for!!! Let us all Praise His Holy Name!!!"

     Suddenly two shots rang out ‑‑ followed almost immediately by a volley of at least 20 shots ‑‑ these from two automatic weapons ‑‑ the podium in front of King David was shattered, but King David stood straight and tall, apparently untouched.

     The Knesset guards quickly converged on the two gunmen, one on each side of the hall.  They were deployed for best opportunity as well as for maximum diversionary potential. One gunman was  quickly subdued by Knesset parliamentarians and guards, while the other was successful in escaping to the nearby exit.

     There was a new degree of bedlam ‑‑ confusion was rampant ‑‑ the captured gunman was shouting , "down with the King ‑‑ Israel for the People ‑‑ kill the religious zealots!!"

      King David called for order ‑‑ "People of God", he said, "Our God has protected us from evil men ‑‑ from their `darts'".

    "Actually", he continued, "we that are resurrected cannot be harmed or killed, ‑‑ although, we at will can administer `harm' to natural man.  Even now the one that `escaped' is also in our hands ‑‑ you see ‑‑ we are now invincible in our God's power and might!"

     "Now", King David with a shake of his long hair to emphasize his determination to continue, said, "let us get back to the business at hand".

     "I note that Israel is generally  prepared for the Passover ‑‑ so this command falls on prepared ears and hearts. ‑‑ isn't our God good? ‑‑ isn't He great? ‑‑ yes,!! ‑‑ and He continues to implement His great plan and purpose in and through us."

     "You will notice", King David continues, "this last statement bridges the last 3,500 years, ‑‑ even recognizing the gracious work of our Father God to the gentiles, while re‑establishing Israel in the family of nations ‑‑ even above all other nations.  ‑‑ Allowing The Glory of Our God and Father to be seen!!!"

     "People of God", King David shouts out, "we stand on the brink of the End Time, within which Israel will be tested ‑‑ each and everyone ‑‑ each having the opportunity to follow God or Satan.  We will clarify this later,

but, in the meantime, seek ye the Lord ‑‑ while He may be found ‑‑ don't lean only on your own understanding ‑‑ allow Him to empower you."

     With that, King David just walked off the podium and disappeared from the Knesset. 

     There was general bedlam ‑‑ the Prime Minister finally regained his composure, ‑‑ mustered strength to his weakened knees, ‑‑ began pounding his gavel for order.

     Finally, ‑‑ after several minutes of uncontrolled bedlam, he was able to get order ‑‑ everyone was now quiet ‑‑ many were anticipating that the Prime Minister would just `wave off' these `crazies' and get on with the business at hand.

     "Statesmen", the Prime Minister re‑affirmed, "we have much to deal with".

      "First", he said, "our new King is in charge. We as part of his staff, must continue to carry on the details of governing ‑‑ attempting to fit in with his new and dynamic guidelines for Israel."

      "It is noteworthy", the Prime Minister continued, "that our God has brought us as a nation to our present state of readiness ‑‑ apparently exactly as required to accommodate the resurrection of the Whole House of Israel".

     "Mr. President ‑‑ Mr. President", ‑‑ a very loud and persistent voice cried out, "this is ridiculous ‑‑ we of the new Anti‑King David Coalition (AKDC) demand that we be heard ‑‑ we insist that sanity be restored to all our present dealings".

     With this interruption, the Prime Minister, after a few moments, responded,  "Very well,  we will give your spokesman 30 minutes to place your objections before us at 1:30 this afternoon and a vote of confidence will be taken  at 3:30 following a summary by the ruling coalition's spokesman.

     "This body is dismissed for lunch", the Prime Minister shouted ‑‑ bringing his gavel down with a resounding thud, "it is now 11:45, we will reconvene promptly at 1:15 pm" ‑‑ providing a note of emphasis with two sharp swings of the gavel.

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