Opening the Scriptures!
Three Year Study thru the Bible
Daily Reading - Bookmark available in the back
Weekly Study – on Wednesday nights at 6:30
This week: Ezekiel 40-48
Jesus expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself …
And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the
Scriptures Luke 24:27,45
Overall Outline of Ezekiel
I. Ezekiel called to serve God (1-3)
II. Condemnation of Judah (4–24)
1. A disobedient nation (4–7)
2. A departed glory (8–11)
3. A disciplined nation (12–24)
III. Condemnation of Gentile Nations (25–32)
IV. The Restoration of Israel (33–48)
1. Return of Israel to the land (33–39)
2. Restoration of Temple in Israel (40-48)
What Temple is Ezekiel 40-48 describing?
Three Basic Interpretations
1) Temple to be built after captivity
2) Figurative - prophesying about
the church, God’s work
3) A Future literal temple that will
be built during the millennial
kingdom.
What Temple is Ezekiel 40-48 describing?
Three Basic Interpretations
1) Temple to be built after captivity
2) Figurative - prophesying about
the church, God’s work
3) A Future literal temple that will
be built during the millennial
kingdom. With pictures for us
today…and Israel then.
Biblical Temples
1. Tabernacle
2. Solomon’s Temple
3. Zerubbabel’s Temple – Herod’s
4. Jesus’ body – Church
5. Tribulation Temple- Rev 11
6. Millennial Temple
7. Heaven – Real Temple - Hebrews
Timeline
7,000 years
4,000 BC
2,000 BC
0
2,008 AD
2. Restoration of Temple in Israel (40-48)
40 – Outer Court, Inner Court and Gates
– The Chambers and Vestibule
41 – The Sanctuary and Most Holy Place
42 – The Chambers, place of separation
2. Restoration of Temple in Israel (40-48)
40 – Outer Court, Inner Court and Gates
– The Chambers and Vestibule
41 – The Sanctuary and Most Holy Place
42 – The Chambers, place of separation
43 – The Millennial Worship
1 John 3:1-3
Behold what manner of love the
Father has bestowed on us, that we
should be called children of God!
Therefore the world does not
know us, because it did not know
Him.
1 John 3:1-3
Beloved, now we are children of
God; and it has not yet been
revealed what we shall be, but we
know that when He is revealed, we
shall be like Him, for we shall see
Him as He is.
1 John 3:1-3
Beloved, now we are children of
God; and it has not yet been
revealed what we shall be, but we
know that when He is revealed, we
shall be like Him, for we shall see
Him as He is. And everyone who
has this hope in Him purifies
himself, just as He is pure.
2. Restoration of Temple in Israel (40-48)
40 – Outer Court, Inner Court and Gates
– The Chambers and Vestibule
41 – The Sanctuary and Most Holy Place
42 – The Chambers, place of separation
43 – The Millennial Worship
Sacrifices in Millennium?
Problem – fulfilled in Christ – Heb.
Option 1 - Yes there will be sacrifices
• Object lesson of costliness of salvation
• An example of the awfulness of sin
• An illustration of the holiness of God
Option 2 – No will not be sacrifices
• Ezekiel did not yet have full picture,
looking at shadows – not image
Hebrews 8:13
In that He says, “A new
covenant,” He has made the first
obsolete. Now what is becoming
obsolete and growing old is
ready to vanish away.
Hebrews 10:1
For the law, having a shadow of
the good things to come, and
not the very image of the things,
can never with these same
sacrifices, which they offer
continually year by year, make
those who approach perfect.
Sacrifices in Millennium?
Problem – fulfilled in Christ – Heb.
Option 1 - Yes there will be sacrifices
• Object lesson of costliness of salvation
• An example of the awfulness of sin
• An illustration of the holiness of God
Option 2 – No will not be sacrifices
• Ezekiel did not yet have full picture,
looking at shadows – not image
2. Restoration of Temple in Israel (40-48)
40 – Outer Court, Inner Court and Gates
– The Chambers and Vestibule
41 – The Sanctuary and Most Holy Place
42 – The Chambers, place of separation
43 – The Millennial Worship
44 – The Prince, Priests & Levites
45 – The Millennial Administration
46 – The Offerings, Feasts
47 – The Temple River
– The Boundaries of the Land
48 – The Division of the Land, Lord is there!
Temple River
Water flowing, running
Temple River
Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit
John 7:37-39
Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If
anyone thirsts, let him come to Me
and drink.
John 7:37-39
Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If
anyone thirsts, let him come to Me
and drink. He who believes in Me,
as the Scripture has said, out of his
heart will flow rivers of living
water.”
John 7:37-39
Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If
anyone thirsts, let him come to Me
and drink. He who believes in Me,
as the Scripture has said, out of his
heart will flow rivers of living
water.” But this He spoke
concerning the Spirit, whom those
believing in Him would receive
Temple River
Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit
From Right of Altar
Temple River
Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit
From Right of Altar –Jesus, High Priest
1,000 cubits – to Ankles
Temple River
Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit
From Right of Altar –Jesus, High Priest
1,000 cubits – to Ankles –
Walk in the
Spirit
Galatians 5:16
I say then: Walk in the Spirit,
and you shall not fulfill the lust
of the flesh.
Temple River
Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit
From Right of Altar –Jesus, High Priest
1,000 cubits – to Ankles –
Walk in the
Spirit
1,000 cubits – to Knees
Temple River
Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit
From Right of Altar –Jesus, High Priest
1,000 cubits – to Ankles –
Walk in the
Spirit
1,000 cubits – to Knees –Pray in the Spirit
Ephesians 6:18
praying always with all prayer
and supplication in the Spirit,
being watchful to this end with
all perseverance and supplication
for all the saints
Jude 20-21
But you, beloved, building
yourselves up on your most holy
faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
keep yourselves in the love of
God, looking for the mercy of
our Lord Jesus Christ unto
eternal life.
Temple River
Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit
From Right of Altar –Jesus, High Priest
1,000 cubits – to Ankles –
Walk in the
Spirit
1,000 cubits – to Knees –Pray in the Spirit
1,000 cubits – to loins
Temple River
Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit
From Right of Altar –Jesus, High Priest
1,000 cubits – to Ankles –
Walk in the
Spirit
1,000 cubits – to Knees –Pray in the Spirit
1,000 cubits – to loins –
Witness by
Spirit
Acts 1:8
But you shall receive power
when the Holy Spirit has come
upon you; and you shall be
witnesses to Me in Jerusalem,
and in all Judea and Samaria,
and to the end of the earth.”
Temple River
Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit
From Right of Altar –Jesus, High Priest
1,000 cubits – to Ankles –
Walk in the
Spirit
1,000 cubits – to Knees –Pray in the Spirit
1,000 cubits – to loins –
Witness by
Spirit
1,000 cubits – too deep
Temple River
Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit
From Right of Altar –Jesus, High Priest
1,000 cubits – to Ankles –
Walk in the
Spirit
1,000 cubits – to Knees –Pray in the Spirit
1,000 cubits – to loins –
Witness by
Spirit
1,000 cubits – too deep –
Joy in Spirit
Romans 14:17
for the kingdom of God is not
eating and drinking, but
righteousness and peace and joy
in the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:52
And the disciples were filled with
joy and with the Holy Spirit.
1 Peter 1:6-9
Though now you do not see Him,
yet believing, you rejoice with joy
inexpressible and full of glory,
receiving the end of your faith—the
salvation of your souls.
Temple River
Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit
From Right of Altar –Jesus, High Priest
1,000 cubits – to Ankles –
Walk in the
Spirit
1,000 cubits – to Knees –Pray in the Spirit
1,000 cubits – to loins –
Witness by
Spirit
1,000 cubits – too deep –
Many Trees, both sides
Joy in Spirit
Temple River
Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit
From Right of Altar –Jesus, High Priest
1,000 cubits – to Ankles –
Walk in the
Spirit
1,000 cubits – to Knees –Pray in the Spirit
1,000 cubits – to loins –
Witness by
Spirit
1,000 cubits – too deep –
Joy in Spirit
Many Trees, both sides – Fruit, impact
Healed waters, life
Temple River
Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit
From Right of Altar –Jesus, High Priest
1,000 cubits – to Ankles –
Walk in the
Spirit
1,000 cubits – to Knees –Pray in the Spirit
1,000 cubits – to loins –
Witness by
Spirit
1,000 cubits – too deep –
Joy in Spirit
Many Trees, both sides – Fruit, impact
Healed waters, life – healing, life giving
John 7:37-39
Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If
anyone thirsts, let him come to Me
and drink. He who believes in Me,
as the Scripture has said, out of his
heart will flow rivers of living
water.”
Luke 11:11-13
If a son asks for bread from any
father among you, will he give him
a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will
he give him a serpent instead of a
fish? Or if he asks for an egg, will he
offer him a scorpion?
Luke 11:11-13
If you then, being evil, know how
to give good gifts to your children,
how much more will your heavenly
Father give the Holy Spirit to those
who ask Him!”
Temple River
Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit
From Right of Altar –Jesus, High Priest
1,000 cubits – to Ankles –
Walk in the
Spirit
1,000 cubits – to Knees –Pray in the Spirit
1,000 cubits – to loins –
Witness by
Spirit
1,000 cubits – too deep –
Joy in Spirit
Many Trees, both sides – Fruit, impact
Healed waters, life – healing, life giving
2. Restoration of Temple in Israel (40-48)
40 – Outer Court, Inner Court and Gates
– The Chambers and Vestibule
41 – The Sanctuary and Most Holy Place
42 – The Chambers, place of separation
43 – The Millennial Worship
44 – The Prince, Priests & Levites
45 – The Millennial Administration
46 – The Offerings, Feasts
47 – The Temple River
– The Boundaries of the Land
48 – The Division of the Land, Lord is there!