Ezekiel 40-48

Ezekiel’s Early Visions
God departs from Jerusalem
Jerusalem is destroyed

Ezekiel’s Final Vision
God returns to Jerusalem
Jerusalem is restored

3 Views of This Temple
1. This temple would have been built had Israel been obedient
2. This temple will be built when Israel accepts Jesus
3. This temple is symbolic God's ultimate restoration of creation

Ezekiel 40-43:12 Touring of a Temple
1. For Ezekiel (a priest), this vision would have been fascinating
2. The temple of this vision was constructed with great precision
3. The vision must have given Ezekiel an enormous sense of hope
4. The Holy of Holies was still treated in a very sacred manner
5. The envisioned temple structure was about 800 by 800 feet
6. The vision climaxes as God speaks to His servant Ezekiel
7. Ezekiel is called to convey the message of holiness before God

Ezekiel 43:13-46:24 Re-Storing the System
1. The altar was like a mini-pyramid (Ziggurat); more than 12 ft. high
2. The Eastern Gate was shut; God was there & there to stay
3. The so-called dirty-work was no longer to be casually delegated
4. The priests who had remained faithful were given greater rewards
5. God was to be central to the restored ‘land’ of Israel
6. The leaders were to assure justice and collect for national worship
7. Holy-Days were to be re-established as well-ordered celebrations

Ezekiel 47-48 Results of Restoration
1. A miraculous river flows from the center of true worship
2. The river brings life to formerly dead areas
3. The Land would be freshly divided among God’s people
4. Even foreigners would now be allowed to share in an inheritance
5. Every single person in the restored Israel would have access to God