"Tim Lahaye & Jerry Jenkins - Left Behind Series 12 - Glorious Appearing" - читать интересную книгу автора (LaHaye Tim)

"And this activity you mentioned?"
"Yes, something to occupy the minds of the people while we wait. I came across a videodisc of a
dramatic sermon from before the turn of the century by an African-American preacher, long since
in heaven, of course. I propose calling the people together and showing it."
"The Lord may come while it is playing," an elder said.
"So much the better."
"There remain unbelievers among us," Eleazar said.
Chaim shook his head. "I confess that puzzles and disturbs me, but it also fulfills prophecy.
There are those who enjoy the safety of Petra, even many who believe Jesus was the most
influential person who ever lived, who have not yet put their faith in Him. They do not recognize
Him as the long-awaited Messiah, and they have not acknowledged Him as their Savior. This
sermon is also evangelistic. Perhaps many of the undecided will take their stand before Messiah
appears."
"Better than waiting until the event itself," someone said.
"Gather the people for a two-o'clock showing," Chaim said, rising. "And let's close in prayer."
"Begging your pardon," Eleazar said, "but do you feel the absence of Dr. Ben-Judah as keenly as
I do?"
"More than you know, Eleazar. Let's pray for him right now, and I will call him in a few minutes.
I would love to share his greeting with the people and hear what has been happening in Jerusalem."
Mac's magnified vision fell upon colorful, metallic pieces glinting in the sun, perhaps a mile
from his position. Oh no.
A red fuel tank and a tire looked very much like parts from Rayford's all-terrain vehicle. Mac
tried to steady his hands as he panned in a wide arc, looking for signs of his friend. It appeared the
ATV could have been hit by a heat-seeking missile or smashed to bits by tumbling. Perhaps, he
thought, no sign of Rayford nearby was good news.
Mac raised Chang again. "Sorry to be a nuisance," he said, "but what does your sensor say about
Ray's phone?"
"I was afraid you'd ask. It's inoperable too, but its GPS is still pulsing. My screen shows it deep
in a narrow crevasse a little over forty-five hundred feet below you."
"I'm heading down there."
"Wait, Mr. McCullum."
"What?"
"I've got a lens pointed that way, and there's no room in the opening for a person."
"You can see the phone?"
"No, but I know it's there. It can be the only thing there. The opening is too narrow for anything
else."
 "So have you seen his ATV too?"
"I'm looking."
"Well, I have. If that phone is due south of me, look about twenty degrees east."
"Hang on ... I see it."
"But no sign of Ray, Chang. I'm going to look."
"Sir? Could you send someone else?"
"Why? I'm twiddling my thumbs here. Big Dog One has the troops under control."
"Frankly, I'd rather you go to Jerusalem."
"You gonna tell me what's goin' on?"
"Come see me, Mr. McCullum. I was honoring the confidence of Captain Steele, but I think
youтАФand Dr. RosenzweigтАФshould know."
Mac arrived at the tech center, deep in the bowels of Petra, a few minutes after one-thirty in the
afternoon. Chaim rose to meet him while Chang acknowledged him with a look but kept turning
back to his numerous screens. Finally Chang pulled away and the three sat, far from the ears of