THOUGHTS ON EZEKIEL 40
THEME: The vision of a future, restored temple and city in Israel.
Ezekiel chapter forty presents a detailed vision of a future temple, city and land given to Ezekiel in Babylon during his exile.
This vision which begins in the Day of Atonement (October,22, 573BC) describes a rebuilt Jerusalem and a new temple complex, complete with measurements, gates and rooms.
Ezekiel is instructed to pay
a close attention and record these details as the vision offers hope for a restored Israel and a future Kingdom of God.
THE HIGHLIGHTS:
THE VISION: Ezekiel is transported to a high mountain where he sees a structure resembling a city, later identified as a new Jerusalem according to rondaniel.com.
THE TEMPLE COMPLEX:
The vision focuses on a new temple, significantly larger and more intricate than the one destroyed in Jerusalem.
MEASUREMENTS AND DETAILS: Ezekiel is instructed to measure the temple, gates, rooms and other features indicating the meticulousness of God’s plan for restoration.
HOPE AND RESTORATION:
The vision delivered to Ezekiel in captivity offers hope for a restored nation and a future where God’s glory will reside in a new Jerusalem according to United Church of God.
LESSON
Brethren, our focus is the Kingdom of God! Let nothing in this world take away our eyes from the Kingdom because the glory of this world is nothing compared to the glory of the New Heavenly Jerusalem described in Revelation chapter 21.
PRAYER
Father, we thank You for the hope of our full restoration in Christ, the Kingdom, the New Heaven and the New Earth and eternal life!
Amen!
