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In its newsletter this month, the Temple Institute had the following related to a writing from the second chapter of the Book of Haggai:
Iyar 21, 5786/May 8, 2026 …The Glory of this Last House Shall be Greater than the First! …
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!
Now, the Temple Institute is interested in building a massive ‘third temple’ in Jerusalem., yet is that what Haggai was prophesying about?
No, physically, he was referring to what is called the second temple.
Any ramifications for Christians in these end times?
Yes.
To discuss such matters from a biblical perspective, the Continuing Church of God (CCOG) put together the following Bible News Prophecy video on our Bible News Prophecy:
14:36The Glory of the Latter Temple
The Temple Institute quoted Haggai 2:9 in a May 2026 newsletter–is that related to a ‘third’ temple or really the second? Did Zerubbabel help build a temple that was greater in glory than the temple Solomon built? Were all the verses in Haggai 2:2-9 fulfilled? When did God shake the heaven and earth, the sea and dry land, as in verse 6? Is the glory of the latter temple greater than the glory of the first, as in the beginning of verse 9? Has the Lord of Hosts yet given peace in the place of the latter temple as in the end of verse 9? Did all the nations come to the Desire of All Nations, as in verse 7? Would you like to be part of the work being done by the temple of God, whose temple you are if you are a real Christian? What is that work? Are there parallels today related to the second temple and the work of the Philadelphian remnant of the Church of God? The time is short. The final phase of the work is being supported right now by a small number of those called by God. Don’t despise small things. Watch this video as Dr. Thiel shines the light of Biblical truth on the “Glory of the Latter Day Temple of Haggai 2” and discusses some of the highlights of the work being done right now by Zerubbabel. Read the full article to this video titled “Haggai: The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former; COGwriter: Any parallels to the old WCG and Ambassador Auditorium?
Here is a link to our video: The Glory of the Latter Temple.
To see more of what God has been accomplishing in the Continuing Church of God to reach the nations you may wish to check out its weekly Letters to the Brethren as well as the articles Preparing for the ‘Short Work’ and The Famine of the Word and The Final Phase of the Work.
Some items of possibly related interest may include:
The Temple and the Work This article discusses the two temples of the Old Testament, Haggia 2, and gives insight as to the possible relevance to the situation which has impacted the Church of God during this past several decades.
Zerubbabel and Prophecy Who was Zerubbabel? Was another Zerubbabel prophesied for the 21st century? What about Joshua? What did Herbert W. Armstrong teach? Here is a link to a related sermon video: Zerubbabel and Joshua for 21st Century? We also have a related sermon in the Spanish language: Zorobabel y la profecía.
The Bible, Peter, Paul, John, Polycarp, Herbert W. Armstrong, Roderick C. Meredith, and Bob Thiel on Church Government What form of governance did the early church have? Was it hierarchical? Which form of governance would one expect to have in the Philadelphia remnant? The people decide and/or committee forms, odd dictatorships, or the same type that the Philadelphia era itself had? What are some of the scriptural limits on ecclesiastical authority? Do some commit organizational idolatry? Here is a Spanish language version La Biblia, Policarpo, Herbert W. Armstrong, y Roderick C. Meredith sobre el gobierno de la Iglesia. Here is are link to two sermons: Hierarchical Governance and Corruption and Church Governance.
Attending the Church of Choice This article discusses whose choice is important to worship God; should you attend the church of your choice or the church of God’s choice?
Why is there a Philadelphian remnant of the true Christian Church of God? Did the old Worldwide Church of God essentially predict a Philadelphian remnant? Is a Philadelphian remnant needed for end-time prophecies to be fulfilled? Here is a link to a related sermon: The Philadelphia Remnant.
How Do I Become a Member of the Continuing Church of God? This article has scriptures, links, and other information for those interested in being part of the CCOG. Here is a link to a related sermonette: 10 Steps to Be a Member of the CCOG. Here is a link in the Spanish language: 10 pasos para ser miembro de la continuación de la Iglesia de Dios. Here is a link to a related Spanish video: Pasos para ser miembro de la Continuación de la Iglesia de Dios
Unity: Which COG for You? Why so many groups? Why is there lack of unity in the Churches of God? Has it always been this way? What can/should be done about it? Here is a link to a related sermon: Church of God Unity. Here is a related article in the Spanish language: Unidad: ¿Cuál Iglesia de Dios para usted?