It's interesting that the Jews are silently keeping to themselves about rebuilding the temple, but this is a prophecy in the process of being fulfilled. Jesus made reference to the abomination of desolation that Daniel the prophet spoke about in Daniel 12:11. Daniel speaks about this abomination occuring in the Temple. He is referring to the abomination that Antiochus Epiphanes performed during his reign. This forshadows the act of the Antichrist 3 1/2 years after the Tribulation period begins. or as the scriptures say:
11"And from the time that the daily sacrifice is taken away, and the abomination of desolation is set up, there shall be one thousand two hundred and ninety days.
This alludes to a new Holy Temple that will rest once again on the Holy Mount. ANywho...just a few thoughts...the teacher's leaving me so i gotta leave. God Bless and I hope this provokes more discussion.
In His Service,
Joshua
The "abomination of desolation" means "the turning away from God, and the exaltation of the beast".
This happens within the mighty nation "Babylon" in the last days.
It means that the "turning from God, and exaltation of the beast" will render Babylon desolate.
Daniel says that the "exaltation of the beast" will commence after the "cutting off of Christ" and the "taking away of the daily sacrifice".
It says in Dan.12:11 that, 1,290 days "after" the daily sacrifice is taken away, all the power of the beast will be in place; or set up.
To understand these scriptures, and who the beast is, one must first determine where Babylon is, and what is meant by "the daily sacrifice".