The Dragon, the Temple Mount, and the Ground Zero of End-Time Prophecy

It is the central site of End Time prophecy – central in the Book of Revelation, central to Israel, central to the Anti-christ, central to God, central to the enemy, central to Messiah’s kingdom – Is it possible that this specific ground is affecting our lives right now and was behind some of the most dramatic events of our lives from October 7 to September 11 and more? Jonathan Cahn uncovers the stunning mystery.

The enemy’s goal is clear: he wants to occupy the promises God has for your life—before they ever come to pass. He tries to stop God’s blessings by planting strongholds in your life—sins, idols, habits, bondages, wounds, fears, discouragement, or bitterness. These are the “Dome of the Rock” moments in your life, obstacles set by the enemy to block your calling.

In Deuteronomy 12:1, God speaks of a chosen place for His name to dwell. That place is Jerusalem—God’s holy city, the center of His purposes on Earth. Because of this, it has also become the enemy’s prime target. What God chooses, the enemy seeks to defile.

The Temple Mount is the most contested and spiritually significant piece of land in the world. According to Isaiah 2, in the last days, the mountain of the Lord’s house will be raised above all others, and all nations will stream to it. This isn’t just symbolic. It points to literal, prophetic fulfillment—Messiah will reign from the Temple Mount, not from any worldly palace. That mount is His throne.

In Revelation 11, John is commanded to measure the Temple, the altar, and the worshipers. For that to happen, the Temple must be standing once again in Jerusalem. That means the Jewish people must be in Israel, and the Temple must be rebuilt. This physical restoration will trigger profound prophetic events.

In Matthew 24:15, Jesus references the “abomination of desolation” standing in the holy place. This can only mean one site—the Temple Mount. The antichrist will defile it, as Antiochus once did with idols in the days of Hanukkah. The same spirit of desecration will return.

2 Thessalonians 2 tells us the man of lawlessness will exalt himself and take his seat in the Temple of God, declaring himself to be God. This is a direct assault on God’s throne—on His holy mountain.

The enemy’s obsession with the Temple Mount is spiritual. In Ezekiel, the enemy declares, “I have taken your high places.” The enemy seeks to claim the mountain of God.

In 70 AD, Rome destroyed the Temple and banned Jews from Jerusalem. But in 1967, during the Six-Day War, Israel miraculously regained Jerusalem and the Temple Mount. Yet, fearing backlash, Israeli leadership allowed Muslim authorities to retain control of the Mount. To this day, it remains the most explosive piece of real estate on Earth.

When Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, their stated reason was not Gaza—it was the Temple Mount. They blamed Israel for “defiling” Al-Aqsa. Their outrage wasn’t political—it was spiritual. They were enraged by Jewish presence, prayer, and even rumors of red heifers—animals necessary for temple purification—being brought to Israel.

Hamas named the attack “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood,” revealing the spiritual motivation behind their violence. The battle is for the Temple Mount, and it is a battle between the dragon and the Lamb. Even Osama bin Laden, in his letter justifying 9/11, claimed the U.S. was helping Israel plan to destroy Al-Aqsa. Again, it was about the Temple Mount.

This tells us something vital: behind the global chaos is a spiritual war. Every major event—wars, invasions, even terror attacks—are often tied to this ancient and holy ground.