Today’s passage: Ezekiel 40
Helpful thoughts:
- The previous two chapters spoke of what the nations of the world would see in the end at their final defeat. Now the final nine chapters of Ezekiel speak of what God’s people will experience.
- From the ESV Study Bible, “Almost all interpreters agree that Ezekiel 40-48 is one of the most difficult passages in the entire Bible.” Buckle up!
- The difficulty lies in knowing what all is symbolic and what is to be understood literally in these prophecies.
- From the ESV Study Bible, “Almost all interpreters agree that Ezekiel 40-48 is one of the most difficult passages in the entire Bible.” Buckle up!
- In chapter 40, we read the beginning of a description of a new temple.
- Verses 5-27 describe the outer courts and gates.
- Verses 28-49 describe the inner court, gates and chambers.
- The reed used for measuring was about 10 feet long. The cubits are about 20 inches.
Questions to consider:
- What is the “temple” today (1 Corinthians 3:16)?
- What has Christ accomplished that would render blood sacrifices at the temple unnecessary (Hebrews 10:1-10)?
- What questions come to mind when thinking about the idea of a future temple?