Many keep a fast on the ninth of Ab to commemorate the destruction of not only the first temple, but also the second temple and a dozen or more other catastrophic events primarily involving the Jewish people that occurred on or very close to that date. What does God have to say about this traditional observance, and whether we should be keeping it?

Sandy Beattie

Sandy attended Ambassador College Pasadena from 1971-1974, and then worked in the computer department for 20 years. He currently serves as a deacon in the San Diego congregation.