James Lasher.
The nascent Sanhedrin has issued a formal ruling asking God to remove Israel’s enemies, reveal the Messiah, rebuild the Third Temple and restore prophecy, marking another significant step by modern Temple advocates as many Christians continue watching developments in Israel through the lens of biblical prophecy.
According to Israel365 News, the ruling followed several hours of deliberation by the rabbinical court, with members ultimately approving a three-part petition they believe should be recognized in Heaven as well as on earth.
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The Three Resolutions
Removing hostile forces
The Sanhedrin’s first resolution calls for the removal of hostile forces from Israel and the Jewish people.
“The court rules that every kind of erev rav, every kind of Amalekite, every kind of Ishmaelite, every kind of traitor of every stripe, and all the forces of evil shall leave the Jewish people and the Land of Israel,” the ruling states.
Revealing the Messiah and rebuilding the Temple
The court’s second resolution asks God to reveal the Mashiach and remove every obstacle preventing construction of the Third Temple.
“The court asks that the Holy One, Blessed Be He, reveal our righteous Mashiach,” the ruling states. “The court asks that the Holy One, Blessed Be He, remove and erase every obstacle so that we may build the Beit HaMikdash.”
Restoring prophecy
The final resolution petitions God to restore prophecy to Israel.
The ruling asks “that the Holy One, Blessed Be He, restore prophecy to the Jewish people, and guard the prophets from all those who seek to harm the prophets of Israel.”
According to Israel365 News, the Sanhedrin believes an earthly rabbinical court has the authority to issue rulings that are recognized in Heaven, though the report notes that not all Jewish authorities accept that interpretation.
Rabbi Explains the Decision
Rabbi Josh Wander, who participated in the deliberations, said he initially questioned whether the court should move forward.
“By speeding things up, we also risk making things a lot worse in the short term, and much more painful,” Wander said.
Wander said the court viewed the resolutions as a series of stages leading toward redemption rather than a single request.
“It’s not just about Mashiach,” he said. “It’s about stages that have to happen before, including getting rid of our enemies.”
He also offered a warning: “If this has the effect that we hope it has, or believe it has, you should buckle up, because things are going to get really rough very soon.”
The Sanhedrin’s latest action is another reminder that preparations and expectations surrounding a future Temple continue to grow in Israel. While we believe Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah, Scripture also points to a future Temple playing a role in events leading up to His Second Coming, making developments like these especially noteworthy for those watching biblical prophecy unfold.
