This chapter continues describing the new temple and its surrounding areas, including sections of land for the priests and prince(s). ” ‘And to the prince shall belong the land on both sides of the holy district and the property of the city, alongside the holy district and the property of the city, on the west…
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Ezekiel 44
This chapter mainly describes the new priests, a remnant who have remained faithful to the Lord when the rest of His people have be rebellious. ” ‘But the Levitical priests… who kept the charge of my sanctuary when the people of Israel went astray… they shall stand before me… they shall keep my charge… They…
Ezekiel 43
This chapter further describes the temple and the new altar that is to be built. ” ‘…On the day when [the altar] is erected… you shall take some of [a bull’s] blood and put it on the four horns of the altar… You shall also take the bull of the sin offering, and it shall…
Ezekiel 42
In this chapter we continue learning about the new temple, the one that is likely for Jesus’ “Millennial Kingdom”. “Then he said… ‘The north chambers and the south chambers opposite the yard are the holy chambers, where the priests who approach the Lord shall eat the most holy offerings. There they shall put the most…
An Advent Prayer of Joy in the Lord
Today I offer an advent prayer of joy in Christ. It’s a challenge (or impossibility) to find a deep sense of joy from this world, since there is so much brokenness (due to our sin). True joy (which is deep-rooted, not a surface happiness) can only be found in God. Let’s strive to have deep,…
An Advent Prayer Celebrating the Love of Christ
Today I offer an advent prayer celebrating the love of Jesus and His love within us. Father God, our Glorious Lord and Everlasting King, You are truly Love. All that You do and all that You say is an expression of Your love for us. You love us so much that You sent Your only…
An Advent Prayer for Peace in Christ
Today I offer a prayer for peace in Christ. This broken, sin-scarred world is anything but peaceful most times. Not only is there literal war, but there is also much emotional and spiritual brokenness that robs us of peace. Peace in our spirits and hearts is only available through Jesus, who offers peace and healing…
An Advent Prayer for Hope in Jesus
This week we’ll take a short break from Ezekiel and celebrate advent, a season of remembering Jesus’ first coming, and looking forward to His second coming. This seems appropriate because of the season, but also because a good chunk of Ezekiel addresses Jesus’ second coming (and His future millennial temple). Today I offer a prayer…
Ezekiel 41
This chapter describes the angelic being’s measurements of the temple’s ‘nave’ (central, most holy place). “Then he measured the temple, a hundred cubits long; and the yard and the building with its walls, a hundred cubits long…The inside of the nave… [was] paneled with wood all around, from the floor up to the windows… And…
Ezekiel 40
This chapter begins the book’s ‘final great vision’ which spans the remaining 9 chapters. This first installment is a vision of Jerusalem and a new temple, where Ezekiel is guided by an angelic being who measures the temple buildings and their surroundings. “In visions of God he brought me to the land of Israel, and…