Though many Christians and Jews still disagree on the identity of Messiah, it is the desire of ADONAI that we would be one in Him. When worshippers enter the Inner (Covenant) Courtyard of the Temple, they stand in front of two large, stone pillars on the Portico. The one to the right has etched upon it scenes from the Tanakh (Old Testament), in the order in which they occurred. This pillar is called “Boaz”, for it was through creation and the establishment of the nation of Israel that Elohim displayed His strength. The one to the left has etched upon it scenes from the Brit’ Hadashah (New Covenant / New Testament), in the order in which they occurred. This pillar is called “Jakin”, for it is through Yeshua (Jesus) that ADONAI established His will in the earth: Yeshua (Jesus) introduced the God of Israel to the rest of the world and set apart His people throughout the world, establishing the Bride of Messiah.
The Portico roof depicts Messiah coming to earth in all of His glory and the peoples of the world reaching up to Him. The two pillars—the strength of Israel and the establishment of the Body of Believers throughout the world— both support the reign of Messiah on the earth. Just above the portico roof are three large windows, about 25 ft. tall each. These windows represent the manifest glory of ADONAI. In the center is Abba, the Father and Creator, sitting above an expanse of blue and being transported by living creatures with four faces and four wings. To the right is Messiah, cloaked in a cloud tallit (prayer shawl), with tzit-zit (tassels) streaming from the cloud. To the left is a depiction of the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) as the Ruach (Spirit) appeared to the children of Israel in the desert: as a pillar of fire and cloud. From the Most Holy Place (the place of God’s presence) and in the Community Confession, Messiah is seen at the right hand of the Father. He is coming soon!