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After watching Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Ten Commandments, my thoughts were provoked regarding the current location of the Ark of the Covenant. I'm dumbfounded-how do you lose God in a box? How could you lose something so important? Perhaps the most valuable treasure chest in eternity, the Ark of the Covenant's location remains unknown. Here's a little history on the Ark: In the biblical book of Exodus, God and Moses created the two stone tablets for the Ark of the Covenant on Mount Sinai (a mountain in the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt). The chest of acacia and gold was last seen around the time that the ancient kingdoms of Assyria and Babylon pillaged the kingdoms of Israel and Judah (south of Israel), respectively. Babylon conquered the kingdom of Judah in the year 587 B.C. From then on, the Ark disappeared without a trace.
As with any great mystery, theories abound as to the location of the Ark of the Covenant. Of all the theories, here are some that I consider the most entertaining. The story of Ron Wyatt (which has essentially been debunked) is the most sensational. In the 1980s, Ron Wyatt, an amateur archaeologist on vacation, ended up reportedly discovering the Ark. Supporters of the Wyatt story suspect government conspiracy and cover-up. The link to Wyatt's website is Wyatt Archaeological Research - Official Site of Ron Wyatt's Discoveries.
My personal favorite theory, however, suggests that the Ark is located in Ethiopia, in the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion. The church claims to be the keeper of the Ark. One monk is chosen as its guardian for life, and he alone has access. Imagine how this man might fill his time. Do you think God talks to him from inside the Ark? (The Bible states that God talked to Moses from between the two cherubs on the top of the ark). The guardian has denied ever viewing the box (the Ark is behind a veil), but with nothing better to do than to watch it, what are the chances that he has actually peeked? Or do you think that he's worried his face will melt if he does? Perhaps the church should consider hiring more protection, because a group of thieves could easily overpower the lone guardian (and Isis is on the move). If the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion actually does have the Ark, I think they should bring it out and charge people money to see it, with the profits going to charity. Don't you think God would approve? Find out more about this story on Advice From the Guardian of the Ark of the Covenant.
Remember to check your basements, attics, and storage sheds because you never know what treasures you might find! But think twice before opening a wooden chest adorned with gold with two cherubs on the lid!
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