In a recent episode of Countdown to Eternity, Andy Woods and James Kaddis discussed groundbreaking news that could have profound prophetic significance: the potential transfer of the Temple Mount to full Israeli sovereignty. As Woods points out, journalist Aaron Lavarco, currently reporting from Israel, discussions are allegedly underway between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump regarding this unprecedented move. If true, it could pave the way for the construction of the Third Temple—a key event in biblical prophecy.
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The Temple Mount, in regards to security, has always been claimed by Israel, according to Kaddis. However, great control by Jordan has emerged over the years, and now Saudi Arabia has their sights set on the prophetic and historical landmark as well. Lavarco’s report suggests that this could soon change. Woods and Kaddis emphasized that while the claims are not yet confirmed, if proven true, they could represent a significant leap forward in the fulfillment of end-time prophecy.
Both Woods and Kaddis pointed to several key Scriptures that reference a future Third Temple. Daniel 9:27, Matthew 24:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:4 and Revelation 11:1-2 all describe a temple that will be desecrated by the Antichrist during the tribulation period. This means that for these prophecies to be fulfilled, a functioning temple must exist.
“You put all those Scriptures together and they demand that there has to be a functioning Third Temple up midway through the Tribulation period because that’s what the Antichrist desecrates,” Woods says.
Saudi Arabia’s involvement adds another layer to the unfolding scenario. The Kingdom, under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is reportedly seeking greater influence over the Temple Mount; MBS appears to be shifting away from traditional Islamic interpretations, focusing more on the Quran alone, which could impact Saudi Arabia’s religious priorities. The report suggests that Saudi control over the Temple Mount could potentially accelerate their inclusion in the Abraham Accords, a series of normalization agreements between Israel and Arab nations.
“…[he’s] seeking to place more of a premium on the validity and the existence of Saudi Arabia as a focal point for a lot more than just Islam,” Kaddis says.
While no one can predict the exact timeline of the Tribulation, rapture or the Second Coming, this news should serve as a sobering reminder of the urgency of the hour. The return of Christ is drawing near, and the events surrounding the Third Temple could be yet another indicator that the prophetic clock is ticking faster than ever.
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Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
