I am new to this site, you all may have already discussed this.

 

I have always had a question about the "Ark of the Covenant". When Nebuchadnezzar destroyed the Temple I believe he removed all the articles of value to Babylon. Please, I am not trying to find out where the ARK is today.

 

My question is: Was the Ark of the Covenant back in the Holy of Holies when the Temple was rebuidlt by Ezra and others? Does anyone have any "teaching" or thoughts on this? For the Jews to have sacrificed animals and placed their blood on the Mercy Seat for forgiveness, the Ark would have had to be in The Most Holy place.

 

Be Blessed, jmac.

 

 

Matthew 27:51,
Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split,

 

God or the presence of God had to have been in the Temple otherwise; Why would the curtain be torn in two. To me this is a sign that God left the Temple. More significant; Did the presence of God leave the earth when the body of Jesus died on the cross? So, the ARK was surely in the Temple.

 

Thanks for input

jmac

 

These Bible verses are in the Scriptures for a reason.

I have heard about what you are talking about. In fact, one of the theories I have encountered is that it was in the Temple that Ezra had rebuilt. In 70 AD.  the Temple was distroyed the 2nd time by the Romans. I know you are not asking this, but some believe the Ark of the Covenant is in the hidden caverns of the vatican. I don't have any idea, but it is an interesting theory.

 

 

In Christ, Angela

Angela,

 

I think you are right on both counts, the Ark must have been in the Temple otherwise the Jews would not have sacrificing animals in the days of Jesus.

 

Many have said they believe the Ark is somewhere in tunnels beneath the site of the Temple.

 

Oh well, someday we will know, thanks,

 

jmac

I never thought about it being under the Temple site. I always thought the Romans would have taken all the things of monetary value. Interesting.   The thought of the Dome being over the Ark...is a interesting thought.  Thank You.

 

In Christ, Angela

Angela, remember when Pastors Larry & Lorreta went to Isarael that upon their return he spoke about the "tunnels" or whatever under the Temple site.

 

Blessings jmac

I didn't see that.... is there  a place I could get the info? I listen to Billye Brim a lot, but I didn't catch Pastors Larry and Lorreta.  Could you give me any direction? I would apprieciate anything about it that you could direct me too. I would be very interested. Thanks jmac.

 

Angela

Angela,

 

Here is acess to a website that will help you concerning the ARK.

 

Type in Ark of the Covenant in the "live search space" on internet explorer, then when the first page appears go to the right all the way down to Ark Covenant location. There are several places for research here.

 

Blessings, jmac.

Thank You so much jmac! I really enjoy researching the history of the Bible and Israel. It opens up so much to my understanding. Blessings to you. Again thank you for the time you took. I have been nosing around some of the other christian forums, and there is so much doubt and unbelief in them...even other christians don't want to believe all God has for them...Cfaith is so refreshing and full of faith.

 

Thanks,

Angela

Please, those in charge, I do not wish this to be a two party thread beyween Angela and I, but I think others who have the time, will benefit from the website i am giving to Angela.

 

Angela, I have been studying this "Torah Class" for some time. It will really open your (anyones eyes) to how Jewish our Christian roots are. Hope I said that right. This study is time consuming, yet free. Just check it out, you will be blessed, or at least I have been.

 

www.torahclass.com/text.html only one site will appear www.torahclass.com-click on for Bible study beginning with Genesis 1:1.

 

May God be with you in your studies, jmac.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is almost 100% that the Ark was NOT ever in the rebuilt 2nd Temple. There are various legends about what happened to it, but it is generally agreed that the Ark was either taken by the Babylonians or removed for safekeeping somewhere when the Jews knew that Nebuchadnezzar was coming.

 

Blessings, jmac. 

The only thing about the presense of God not being in the Holy of Holies...is the  fact that the veil was rent from top to bottom when Jesus was crucified for our sins...signifying that God would no longer dwell in a temple made of human hands, but in the heart of man himself.  Just a thought. Thank you for the link...I am going to start the lessons. The pix on the website, are awesome. Thanks jmac.

 

In Christ, Angela