Temple In Israel

[davewest]

I have been looking into the LDS faith and was interested if there is a temple located in Israel? Or any missionary work being done in Israel? Thanks for the help everybody.

[BenRaines]

If you are looking for a building where church services are held it would depend on in which city in Israel. In Jerusalem they meet at the Jerusalem Center. There are meeting sites in Tel Aviv and one other city. You can check it out at mormons.org and click on worship with us.

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[Guest ApostleKnight]

There's no LDS Temple in Israel. It is not legal for the LDS Church to proselytize there yet...in other words, no formal missionary work allowed.

[davewest]

I ask this in reference to Ezekiel 13. I found this when searching for Prophets in the bible. I'm trying to find out how to tell if a prophet is telling to word of God.

[Winnie G]

David

Ezekiel reproves false prophets, both male and female, who speak lies and to whom God hath not spoken. That is the just of it.

Since none of us know you here on this board our first thought when we read your post is “what’s he asking”?

We can give you the answer that the spirit has given to us but is that what you looking for?

The spirit will tell you and you can know the truth by there fruits.

Matt. 7: 16, 20 Ye shall know them by their fruits & :20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Anyone can tell you that the LDS church is lead by a Prophet but in order to know this truth for your self must come from your seeking the truth.

The spirit will guide you, just as the Prophets in the Old and New Testament and in the Book of Mormon.

Have you read the Book of Mormon? There is knowledge to be found in those pages to help you in this search for the truth.

I am a convert and one that looked for more then just “because someone said so” kind of person. The membership walked the walk if you get my drift, they were the first true Christians I had ever met, their fruits showed me I was on the right path.

I studied and prayed a lot even today. Just because someone says, so is not enough for me. I read Church history books to gain a understanding of the Prophets who have lead before. Yes, I read ones not written by none-LDS authors. All of this reading built my testimony. Then once I had a chance to meet President Hinckley that meeting sealed any lingering droughts I might have had left.

The spirit filled the room when he walked in. You know right then and there, this was no ordinary man. From that day on, I know because but because the spirit bore it so deep in my hart to me that, it has changed my life.

Good luck in your search for truth.

[davewest]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm search as many have told me that LDS is an false religion, and Josph Smith was a false prophet. I am studing everything myself as to find out what is really true.

[Winnie G]

So why did you bother to ask, to waist our time?

You wont get anywhere here with the anti-church posts.

Lots of none members post here but you remark "LDS is an false religion, and Joseph Smith was a false prophet" won’t cut it.

Feel free to search but give me and the rest of us a brake don’t try to save us we have been saved.

[BenRaines]

Am I missing something? I went and read Ezek 13 and didn't find one reference to a temple in Israel. What am I missing. Is there a hidden message?

Ben Raines

[davewest]

I was told that it refers to Prophets. If there is a temple in Israel it would infer that one of the current Prophets / Joseph Smith have been to Israel. I says in Ezekiel 13 that "nether shall they enter into the land of Israel". I'm try to stand with LDS, but my christian firends keep asking me to answer these things. I can't answer many deferent things. I would like to be able to answer my Christian Friends.

[BenRaines]

I think you are refering to this verse:

9 And mine hand shall be upon the prophets that see vanity, and that divine lies: they shall not be in the assembly of my people, neither shall they be written in the awriting of the house of Israel, neither shall they benter into the land of Israel; and ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD.

So do you see that as that false prophets will not literally enter in to the Land Israel or figuratively that they will not enter? There is nothing to prevent a person, Prophet or not from entering the country of Israel. As a matter of fact is has been many years and only recently that there was a country Israel.

I take Israel to mean the Children of the Lord or the Chosen Children of the Lord. Not the literal country of Israel.

Do the rest of you see me as way off track? False Prophets will not be found among the Lord's chosen at the end. Until then yes they will and many will attempt to decieve the flock but as someone said earlier "By their fruits ye shall know them".

Ben Raines

[davewest]

^ What bible Translation are you using? I have about 25 translation (E-sword.net), and all of them read almost the same.

[BenRaines]

Then would they not read the same as my quote of verse Ez 13:9 from the KJV? I don't see any reference to the other questions I posed regarding if you believe it refers to the country of Israel, the group known as The Children of Israel. If it is interpreted as those who follow Christ.

Please share more about what you believe about that chapter and a specific verse and how you interpret it or understand it.

Ben Raines

[davewest]

^ thanks for the replies. However I need to run. I have to drive 250 miles. I will be back on later this evening. Thanks