Red Heifer Update: The Cows Are Pregnant!?

Shiloh, Israel – The Cows, The Covenant, and the Call for Unity

Standing in the heart of Shiloh, with the rolling hills of Israel surrounding them, Joshua Swanson of Templ3 sat down with two key figures in the prophetic movement of the Red Heifers: Byron Stinson, the Texas businessman responsible for bringing the heifers to Israel, and Larry Borntrager, the caretaker of these sacred cows. This conversation touched on prophecy, biblical archaeology, and the growing call for unity as the world watches the unfolding of biblical history in real-time.

A Prophetic Mission: The Red Heifers in Shiloh

The red heifer holds a unique place in biblical prophecy. Numbers 19 describes the requirement for an unblemished red heifer, which must be sacrificed and its ashes used for ritual purification—an essential prerequisite for rebuilding the Third Temple.

Byron Stinson, who has spent years on the hunt for these rare cows, explains the significance of their arrival in Israel:

"These Jewish fathers of faith are back in the land just as promised by every single prophet of God. It’s time for the world to wake up and know that God is about His business."

This hunt for the red heifer is more than just finding a cow—it is about the fulfillment of prophecy, a step toward restoring temple worship, and a call to recognize the biblical timeline unfolding before our eyes.

Shiloh: The Past and the Future Collide

Larry Borntrager, who moved from northern Indiana to Shiloh, Israel, now tends to the red heifers. For him, the job is more than just taking care of cattle—it’s about living out prophecy.

"What more could a retired farm kid want than being in Shiloh, taking care of these special cows?"

Shiloh is not just a random location; it was the first place where the Tabernacle stood, making it a fitting site for the preparation of the red heifers.

The Biblical Call for Purity

One of the most debated aspects of the red heifer is its role in purification. Unlike other sacrifices in the Torah, the red heifer’s ashes are not about atonement for sin but about cleansing from death’s impurity—a concept deeply rooted in the Jewish understanding of holiness.

Larry Borntrager emphasized this distinction:

"The whole idea of the red heifer ashes is for purification. It has nothing to do with sin—it’s not a sacrifice, it’s a burning."

Many Christians see a parallel between the red heifer and Jesus’ role in purification. Dr. Steven Smith, an archaeolinguist and biblical historian, suggests that the biblical symbolism of the red heifer directly connects to the purification of believers. Dr. Michael Brown echoes this by explaining how the ashes were historically stored and used for centuries, possibly linking them to the purification rituals of both the First and Second Temples.

A House of Prayer for All Nations

Beyond the prophetic and biblical importance, the presence of these heifers is uniting people across different faiths and nationalities.

Byron Stinson reflects on this:

"If we want to see the hate and anger of the world end, we have to come to unity—Jews, Christians, and people from all over the earth. Maybe the way to do that is to recognize that there is one God, respect Him, and go back to His law."

The Bible declares that the Third Temple will be a “House of Prayer for all Nations” (Isaiah 56:7). The idea is not about exclusion but about inclusion, gathering people from around the world to seek God together.

Archaeological Discoveries and the Timeline of the Third Temple

While discussing the prophetic timeline, Borntrager and Stinson pointed to archaeological finds that seem to validate the scriptures. Dr. Steven Smith, one of the world's leading experts in Paleo-Hebrew, mentioned that recent inscriptions over 4,000 years old are currently being studied and could shed light on the earliest references to temple worship.

The conversation took a turn toward where we are in biblical prophecy. When asked, Borntrager laughed:

"People don’t change when they’re told they’re wrong; they change when they’re shown something better. The Red Heifers are showing something better—they are proving the Bible is real, alive, and still moving."

What Comes Next?

The red heifers currently in Israel are undergoing rigorous inspections by rabbis. Stinson explained:

"We started with five, and as of now, three still have potential. If they remain unblemished, we could be looking at a ceremony in the near future."

However, the process is evolving. If these cows are not used, future generations of red heifers are already being prepared.

"These five cows will become the center of the future of red heifers in Israel." - Stinson

In fact, the team at Shiloh is currently building a viewing facility for visitors to learn about the history and prophecy of the red heifer.

"We want people to see this with their own eyes, to understand that the Bible is unfolding in real-time," Stinson explained.

Final Thoughts: A Call to Action

As this movement unfolds, both Stinson and Borntrager believe that the world must return to the Bible.

Joshua Swanson sums it up:

"The Bible is more relevant than ever. If a conversation like this doesn’t inspire you to go read your Bible, I don’t know what will!"

For those looking to support the care of the Red Heifers, donations can be made through Temple3.media.

This is not just an ancient biblical command coming to life; it’s an invitation to be part of prophecy. The road to the Third Temple is being paved—are you paying attention?

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