Monthly Archives: October 2013
crowd control
Ezekiel 46 The ESV Study Bible says that the regulation concerning entrance and exit of the temple courts may be merely for crowd control, but suggests that it probably has some deeper significance. My guess is that the LORD is … Continue reading
a people of purpose
Ezekiel 45 The vision involves incredible detail because Ezekiel’s task is to reorient the people toward thinking of themselves as God’s representatives. The new temple will matter; the princes of Israel will be significant; the Passover celebration will be important. … Continue reading
holiness and loyalty
Ezekiel 44 The Zadokite priests had to remain holy, and were not allowed “normal” jobs and activities. The LORD himself was their inheritance. Their lives revolved around temple worship. They were to be a sign to the people of the … Continue reading
consecration week
Ezekiel 43 The altar in the new temple required a week of consecration before the worship sacrifices could begin. Atonement always precedes worship. The cross always precedes worship. Someone had to pay the price for our sins before we could … Continue reading
new again
Ezekiel 41-42 Ezekiel continues his tour of the new temple that appears to him in a vision. No part of it is excluded from him. He even gets to view the Most Holy Place, a room he has been forbidden … Continue reading
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touring the new temple
Ezekiel 40 In a previous vision, Ezekiel had seen the corruption of his people by touring the temple. Now, Ezekiel is given a tour of a new temple, and only sees beauty, order, and magnificence. The restored temple represents a … Continue reading
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seven years free fuel
Ezekiel 39 The complete and utter destruction of the armies of Magog and the alliance of nations against Israel results in a great feast for the birds of the air, seven months defilement of the borderlands, and seven years free … Continue reading
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bad news for Magog
Ezekiel 38 Long after the battles and judgments described elsewhere in his book, another battle and another judgment will occur. Gog, of the land of Magog will gather an alliance of nations and seek to attack God’s people, as they … Continue reading
ours in Him
Ezekiel 37 Ezekiel’s message was one of encouragement for Israel and Judah. God will restore them to life, unity, and give them another David, another covenant, and his presence forever. The good news for believers in Christ is that all … Continue reading
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reverse people movement
Ezekiel 36 A physical and spiritual revival of Israel is predicted here, but it will not happen as a result of a grass roots repentance. NO, the LORD will bring the people back home, then he will change their hearts, … Continue reading
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