If God was finished with Israel and Jerusalem in 70 AD with the destruction of the temple, as many say, and moved on to a “gentile Christian church,” shouldn’t He have chosen a new name for the future kingdom instead of calling it “The New Jerusalem”? Isn’t that, in a sense, strikingly Israel centered? It’s a glaring contradiction in many Christian circles. The reality is that Israel remains Israel, and Jerusalem remains Jerusalem. Both undergo cleansing when the Messiah comes again. This takes place at the end of the age, what the Torah and the Prophets call “Jacob’s Distress,” and it is followed by the millennial reign of Jesus when He returns to the earth and makes Jerusalem new. In that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth will be the pride and adornment of the survivors of Israel. It will come about that he who is left in Zion and remains in Jerusalem will be called holy, everyone who is recorded for life in Jerusalem. When the Lord has washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion and purged the bloodshed of Jerusalem from her midst, by the spirit of judgment and the spirit of burning, then the LORD will create over the whole area of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud by day, even smoke, and the brightness of a flaming fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy. There will be a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and refuge and protection from the storm and the rain. — Isaiah 4:2–6 That is the New Jerusalem. It is not your church. It is not something internal. It is not symbolic. It is real, in time and space, in the future, in the very place Jerusalem stands today. There is deep hope in that. It is tangible. You do not have to reinterpret the Scriptures. You can read them plainly and trust them. He will fulfill every stroke and every letter of the Law and the Prophets, just as He has promised.

My dear fellow Nigerians, Today, as I clock another year in the journey of life, I'm filled with joy and gratitude for the opportunity given me to serve this great nation. I want to take this moment to thank Nigerians for their messages, show of love and prayers on the occasion of my 74th birthday. I thank all our citizens for their patriotism, solidarity and support for our administration. To those who have taken space in newspapers or paid for air time on radio and television to wish me well, I thank you immensely. I must thank my wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, for her kind and loving words. I also thank Vice President Kashim Shettima for all he said about me. Consistent with my tradition over the years to mark my birthday in line with the mood of the nation each year, I resolved to also observe this year's birthday low key. As I mark this special day, I am reminded of the challenges we've faced since we initiated our reforms. I'm glad that our sacrifices have not been in vain as we can see some glittering light at the end of the tunnel, despite the temporary setback caused by ongoing Middle East crisis. The credit for the positive outcomes we have achieved does not belong solely to me, our Renewed Hope team and to our government. We achieved the gains together. As we march towards the third anniversary of our administration, it is my deepest conviction that we shall succeed in building a brighter future for our citizens and future generations. We are determined to confront some of the challenges we face today, and with your continued support, we shall overcome. Let us continue to work together to build a stronger, prosperous and more resilient nation that will make Nigeria the pride of Africa. Thank you all, and happy 74th birthday to me! Bola Ahmed Tinubu President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Fez novela: namorou atriz Olimpíadas: namoro atleta de ginástica Carnaval: namorou passista Aguardando as festas juninas do little hair