Happy Shavuot - Chag Shavuot Sameach! Sivan 5, 5784/June 11, 2024 Today is Forty Nine Days of the Omer Chag Shavuot - the festival of Shavuot (Weeks), also known as the Festival of the Firstfruits (Bikurim), and also known as the festival of Matan Torah (receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai), has arrived!

 

Like  Tweet  Pin  +1  Happy Shavuot - Chag Shavuot Sameach! Sivan 5, 5784/June 11, 2024 Today is Forty Nine Days of the Omer Chag Shavuot - the festival of Shavuot (Weeks), also known as the Festival of the Firstfruits (Bikurim), and also known as the festival of Matan Torah (receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai), has arrived! We have been anticipating it ever since we began counting the Omer on the second day of Passover, working each day to become a better person than we were the day before and getting ourselves fit and ready for receiving the Torah, just as our ancestors did on this very day, four thousand years ago. Four thousand years old yet, nevertheless, as new as the day it was given, the Torah is the firstfruits of Israel's eternal bond with HaShem. The firstfruit offerings are made from the seven special species of Israel mentioned in Torah: Wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives and dates. The Mishna describes how the firstfruits were chosen: “A man goes into his field and sees the first ripe fig or the first ripe cluster of grapes or the first pomegranate to ripen. He ties that fruit with a reed and says, 'These are Bikkurim'” (Bikkurim 3:1) If we can devote so much love and attention and importance to a newly ripening fruit, and appreciate that it is an outright gift from G-d, we can surely see and appreciate and love one another as a gift from G-d, and this is the true meaning of receiving Torah. The Temple Institute wishes all our friends and followers, and devoted supporters, amd all who seek HaShem in their lives, the entire people of Israel, and all who love the people of Israel and the G-d of Israel, a very happy Shavuot - Chag Shavuot Sameach! . Shavuot In The Holy Temple! The one-day pilgrimage festival of Shavuot celebrates the wheat harvest with the bringing of the newly harvested wheat crop to the Holy Temple, where it was prepared and used in the baking of the two special Shavuot loaves. Likewise, pilgrims brought the firstfruits from their own fields and orchards, of the seven fruits of the land of Israel mentioned in Deuteronomy: Figs, grapes, dates, pomegranates, olives, wheat and barley. Despite being at the height of the growing season, when the physical demands upon farmers was great, the pilgrims joyfully gathered their firstfruit offerings, and set out for Jerusalem and the Holy Temple. Learn how Shavuot was celebrated in the Holy Temple! Shavuot in the Holy Temple! Tune in to this week's Temple Talk, as Yitzchak Reuven talks about the heroic rescue of four Israeli hostages, about Chag Shavuot - the Festival of Shavuot, and bringing our firstfruits to HaShem! This week began with the blessedly uplifting news of the heroic rescue of four Israelis held hostage in Gaza, and tonight we celebrate the holiday of Shavuot, the Festival of the Firstfruits and the Holiday of Matan Torah - receiving Torah at Mount Sinai! Parashat Naso, which we read this coming Shabbat is focused on the desert Tabernacle, certain ceremonies which take place within it and the beloved priestly blessing! Temple Talk! Help To Build The Holy Temple In Our Time! Donate Generously To Help The Sacred Work Of The Temple Institute! Every contribution helps to rebuild the Holy Temple in our Time! Donate now! Shavuot & the Book of Ruth It is traditional on the holiday of Shavuot, which is coming up next week, to read the book of Ruth, the Moabite woman who became an Israelite and would become the great-grandmother of King David. Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1 - 4:20) Parashat Bamidbar is read on Shabbat: Sivan 2, 5784/June 8, 2024 View Shavuot & the Book of Ruth now! Sefirat Ha'omer: Today Is Forty Nine Days Of The Omer Counting the Omer "Blessed are You, HaShem our G-d, King of the universe, Who sanctifies us with His commandments, and commanded us to count the Omer." 5 Sivan: Today is Forty Nine Days of the Omer. (Malchut within Malchut ) Counting the Omer! This Week:Parashat Naso: The Sota "HaShem spoke to Moshe, saying: Speak to the children of Israel and say to them: Should any man's wife go astray and deal treacherously with him, and a man lie with her carnally, but it was hidden from her husband's eyes, but she was secluded [with the suspected adulterer] and there was no witness against her, and she was not seized..." See pictures & learn more! Jerusalem Day With The Temple Institute's Levitical Choir! On Jerusalem Day 5784/2024, celebrating 57 years since the liberation and reunification of Jerusalem, Israel's eternal capital, the Temple Institute's Levitical Choir gave a rousing performance of the Hallel Prayer, (Psalms 113-118), which has been sung by a Levitical Choir on Israel's holidays and occasions of great celebrations, givng thanks to HaShem for His miracles, since the days of the Holy Temple. View video & enjoy! In The Third Month, Prepare For The Third Day In the book of Exodus we read of Israel's arrival at the foot of Mount Sinai, at which point they are instructed to prepare themselves for the receiving of Torah: "In the third month of the children of Israel's departure from Egypt, on this day they arrived in the desert of Sinai. They journeyed from Rephidim, and they arrived in the desert of Sinai, and they encamped in the desert, and Israel encamped there opposite the mountain..." See picture & learn more! Rosh Chodesh & Chag Shavuot Greetings From The Temple Institute! A short holiday message from the Temple Institute Visitor Center in Jerusalem's old city. Wishing everyone a joyful and fulfilling holiday of Shavout! The one day holiday of Shavuot begins Tuesday evening, June 11th. View video & learn more! Mikdash Monday - Omer/Shavuot (Part 6) ​"...when you enter the land that I am giving to you and you reap its harvest, you shall bring an omer (first fruits) of your harvest to the kohen." (Vayikra 23:10) ​Omer - one-tenth of an ephah. Ephah - a little over a bushel. Mikdash Monday - learn more! “Blessed Are You Hashem Our G-d, King Of The Universe, Who Frees The Captives." In a daring rescue operation, Israeli defense and security forces rescues four Israeli citizens held hostage by Hamas since October 7th. The four were among the party goers at the Nova festival when thousands of Hamas terrorists and Gazan civilians invaded Israel, murdering more that 1,200 Israeli citizens, raping and torturing and burning down houses. More than 240 Israelis were taken hostage into Gaza. See photos & learn more! This Week:Parashat Naso: Transporting The Tabernacle This week's Torah reading picks up where last week's reading, Bamidbar, left off, with the assignments given the three Levitical families concerning the transporting of the Tabernacle from one destination to the next on the Israelites trek north to the land of Canaan. Parashat Bamidbar concluded with the assigning of the moving of the Tabernacle vessels, including the Ark of the Covenant, the Golden Showbread Table, the Golden Menorah and the Golden Incense Altar. See pictures & learn more! Shavua Tov From The Temple Mount! Shavua tov and very good news to share with the world: IDF special forces rescued four hostages from Hamas captivity deep in the black heart of Gaza. The freed hostages are Noa Argamani, Shlomi Ziv, Almog Meir Jan and Andrey Kozlov. The IDF forces suffered one casualty, Arnon Zamora, who led the operation and was the first to make contact with the terrorists guarding over the hostages, was slain by a single bullet. See photos & learn more! Build a House for HaShem! "Be strong and have courage! Build a House for HaShem!" In this scene from a film soon to become an integral part of the Temple Institute's Jerusalem based Visitors Center experience, the prophet Samuel charges King David with the task of building the Holy Temple! View video & learn more! The Glory of this Last House Shall be Greater than the First! "The Glory of this Last House Shall be Greater than the First!" In this scene from a film soon to become an integral part of the Temple Institute's Jerusalem based Visitors Center experience, Zerubavel from the house of David and Kohen Gadol (High Priest) Yehoshua consult with the prophet Haggai who instructs them to waste no time in rebuilding the Holy Temple! View video & learn more! Red Heifers Arrive In Israel! On Thursday, September 15, 2022, 5 PM, 5 perfect, unblemished red heifers arrived in Israel from the USA. A modest ceremony was held at the unloading bay of the cargo terminal at Ben Gurion airport, where the new arrivals were greeted and speeches were made by the incredible people who have put their hearts and souls and means into making this historic/prophetic day become a reality. View video & learn more! Biblical Red Heifer Could Bring Million Visitors To Samaria The Ancient Shiloh heritage site will soon host a Red Heifer research center. Hundreds of visitors flocked to Shiloh in Samaria’s Binyamin region on Thursday to welcome a biblically pure red heifer. The 22-month-old cow, which was brought to Israel from the United States, found a new home at the Ancient Shiloh heritage site, where the biblical Tabernacle once stood. See photo & learn more! Interested in Ascending the Temple Mount? Contact us via our website, email us at infotempleinstitute@gmail.com or via our Facebook page. Click below for more information on ascending the Temple Mount in purity. More info! Chag Shavuot Sameach from the holy city of Jerusalem! Yitzchak Reuven The Temple Institute ©2024 Temple Institute | Misgav Ladach 40, Jerusalem, 97500 Israel Web Version

MY DAD: Bled Red, White, & Blue. FATHER'S DAY: My dad was a warrior through and through—a hero who had fought in distant lands but returned home carrying more than medals. DR. STEPHEN PHINNEY JUN 11

 

	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more It is an honor to have you as a member of our subscription service! Share today. Share The End Times Chronicles   Watch now   MY DAD: Bled Red, White, & Blue. FATHER'S DAY: My dad was a warrior through and through—a hero who had fought in distant lands but returned home carrying more than medals. DR. STEPHEN PHINNEY JUN 11   READ IN APP   My father, a patriot, bled red, white, and blue—a living embodiment of the nation’s spirit. His veins course with the colors of freedom, sacrifice, and resilience. While he struggled with being a healthy father, he demanded respect for Old Glory. A GODLY FATHER Being a Godly father is a sacred responsibility that extends beyond merely having children. It encompasses nurturing, guiding, loving, and embodying the heart of God in the home. A Godly father is a spiritual leader, protector, provider, and a source of moral standards for his children. His influence shapes their character, faith, and understanding of God’s love. Unfortunately, even though my father was the son of a preacher, he struggled significantly with being a Godly husband and father. I grew up bouncing around from country to country. My father was a trained assassin for the United States - often being called away from home to God only knows where. As children, we knew that his missions were important. However, when he returned, a dark cloud seemed to cloak the home. My dad was a warrior through and through—a hero who had fought in distant lands but returned home carrying more than medals - metals, I might add, that were kept out of sight. Through the years, they were kept in boxes tucked away. We knew it was a forbidden place to explore. Each year that passed, I noticed more and more aggressive behavior, not knowing my father was grappling with PTSD—a silent enemy that clung to him like a shroud. I was left with an obsessive curiosity. I longed for a father-son relationship. On good days, he was the life of the party. However, after a few drinks, a different father emerged - one that was vulgar, violent, and vicious. While many children would hate or detest their fathers for such struggles, I did not. I spent my childhood caring for him until the Lord healed him. I credit my father for my life ambition - ministering to others amid their sufferings. Because of my compassionate and tender unique relationship with my Dad, the Lord painted a new picture. I carry more honor for my father than words or pictures can express. My father is my hero, a beacon of courage and unwavering strength, commanding my deepest respect. His sacrifices of serving our country and coming back from PTSD are etched in my mind as a legacy of valor and tenacity. In the core of my life, he stands as a central thread, binding generations with honor and selflessness. My love for preserving, or should I say restoring our nation to the meaning of Red, White, and Blue comes directly from my Dad. I have a letter hanging on my wall from a President, thanking him personally for the years of serve of protecting Old Glory. Those metals finally came out of the closet. After his recovery from PTSD, officers from the Army and Air Force came to their home and represented every citation he received over the years. It is an afternoon I shall never forget. I saw my father cry twice. The first is when he confessed to me the number of people he was ordered to kill. The second is when these armed services represented him with his citations - in full military honor and protocol. Share Before my father passed, he received Jesus Christ as his indwelling Savior. He requested I want Stephen at my side when I die. As my father was moments away from crossing over, I was called to his bedside. I put my hand on his chest and saw a vision. It was my father standing as a warrior, determined NOT to give up while Jesus was reaching for his hand. I whispered Dad, Jesus is calling you home. It’s OK, let go, I will remain faithful to reconciling the family as I promised. Several minutes later, he took his last breath. At his grave site, I threw myself over his casket, clinching it like there was not a tomorrow. Family had to peal me off the casket. From that day forward, I too wanted to bleed Red, White, and Blue. Jesus, please tell my Dad Blessed Father’s Day from his son, Stephen! The End Times Chronicles is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribed Thanks for subscribing to The End Times Chronicles. Your paid subscription helps us advance our non-profit’s mission. Dr. Stephen R. Phinney is dedicated to providing quality media and publications that advance the Life of Christ. 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