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HIS is apparently a description
of the temple that will be built in Jerusalem after the second coming of Jesus
Christ, to be used for the 1000-years-long kingdom of God that will actually
exist on this earth – at the end of time; in the last chapter of history;
before eternity-future commences. This temple (which did not and does not yet exist) was
revealed to Ezekiel. It had been 14 years since the first earthly temple had
been destroyed, but this message of hope came in a vision to Ezekiel assuring
him and his people that God was far from being done with them. Great things still
lay ahead. Ezekiel watched as an angel
measured this temple meticulously. It was no fluid dream or ghostly metaphor.
Ezekiel was getting a glimpse of what the temple will look like when the meek
do eventually inherit the earth. Read
and reread this chapter. Take note of
the dimensions, the singers, the priests, the altar and the tables for burnt
offerings and sin offerings. Try to
imagine what worship in that temple will be like when Christ Himself sits on
David's throne and Lucifer is bound and gagged in the bottomless pit. It's a
lot to digest.
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