Ezekiel s prophetic vision of the future temple by john w. What is the temple talked about in the book of ezekiel. Let us now discuss the attitude that we need to adopt as we approach this vision and seek understanding. Like daniel a few years earlier, ezekiel was a godly young man who followed the law of moses, including the dietary laws. May 09, 2016 the book of ezekiel is one of the major prophets in the old testament. Henning iiis new book published 20 is an absolutely solid explanation of the architectural design of ezekiel s temple, as well as expounding on the higher intention of yhvh the god of israel in revealing the vision to ezekiel in the first place. Ezekiel temple vision chapter 40 3d animation youtube.
The book opens with a unique vision of the glory of the lord. The ezekiel temple fully eight chapters in the book of ezekiel have been dedicated to a beautiful structure, to a temple which has yet to be built in jerusalem. The third temple, ezekiel and the millennium, by ken wade. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Ezekiel went in into exile with jehoiachin in 597 b. The third temple, ezekiel and the millennium is a thoroughly researched and deliberate effort to share the details of gods plan for all humankind.
Why do the sacrifices return in ezekiels temple ezekiel 4647. It is difficult for the contemporary protestant to grasp the significance of this theological catastrophe. Is the temple described in ezekiel chapters 4042 the temple during the millennial kingdom. Fully eight chapters in the book of ezekiel have been dedicated to a beautiful structure, to a temple which has yet to be built in jerusalem. Chapter 8 describes the idol worship by the leaders of israel right in the temple. In ezekiel 4048 ezekiel sees a detailed vision of a grand and glorious temple.
He prophesied in the decades before and after the fall of jerusalem and the destruction of the temple. This scale model and study was done using the specific cubit dimensions given in the book of ezekiel. When ezekiel prophesied this new temple, the old temple built by. It was authored by ezekiel who was set as a watchman to the house of israel. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. The prophet ezekiel was born around 622 bc and preached for about 22 years. Ezekiel s book ends with nine chapters devoted to the rebuilding of the future temple. In the first half of the book of ezekiel ezekiel 3 judah is accused of breaking all of gods commandments, and they are warned by god that they will be destroyed if they persist in their sins. The book of ezekiel, written by the prophetpriest ezekiel, who lived both in jerusalem prior to the babylonian exile 586 the book is valuable for understanding the life of the exiles of babylon. Ezekiel, prophetpriest of ancient israel and the subject and in part the author of an old testament book that bears his name. Therefore it is important for us to discover, even in this study, what the significance and importance of the ezekiel temple is, given that jesus himself, and the body of his believers, is the temple of god. If it is true, why did the jews disregard ezekiels prophecy when they built the second temple. The book of ezekiel, also called the prophecy of ezechiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament.
Their sin of idolatry takes the most prominent place. Millennial temple model of ezekiels vision, third 3rd. This paper speculates on the temple of ezekiel described by that prophet. Ezekiel 8 new international version niv idolatry in the temple. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Ezekiel in the last chapters of his book describes a temple that would be built in the future.
That cataclysmic event marks the center of his prophecy and the turning point of the book. Among his more famous prophecies, which were compiled in the book of ezekiel, are his visions of the divine chariot, the valley of the dry bones and the third temple. Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society. Idols are mentioned more often in the book of ezekiel than any other book of the bible 52 times.
The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the tanakh and one of the major prophetic books in the old testament, following isaiah and jeremiah. From what appeared to be his waist down he was like fire, and from there up his. Most holy heavenly father, you have called your new covenant family to a holy priesthood. The reworking of ezekiels temple vision in the temple scroll brill. Jul 24, 2015 what is the temple talked about in the book of ezekiel. The major divisions within the book of ezekiel reveal the purpose of this ministry. The conclusion of the vision of the new temple previous ezekiel lessons list. The book of ezekiel is categorized with the writings of the major prophets. It is named after the prophet ezekiel it belongs to the neviim prophets and consists of 48 chapters the book begins with a vision of god in heaven and describes wheels and strange beings around his throne. Let us now discuss the attitude that we need to adopt as we approach this vision and seek. His voice was like the roar of rushing waters, and the land was radiant with his glory. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. Ezekiel and his contemporaries confronted what for the israelites was the most traumatic possible challenge to their faith. Interlinear bible bible commentaries bible lexicon topical bible bible summary bible outline bible timeline childrens bible bible hub.
Ezekiel 4048 describes a temple that will exist in the millennium. In chapter 40, the prophet is transported in vision from his home among the exiles in babylon to israel, where a divine messenger holding a measuring rod appears to him. Ezekiel 8 idolatry in the temple in the sixth bible. It was a vision of god on his throne, supported by four living creatures in a wheeled chariot. Includes the authors personal midrash on this temple for jewish readers, connecting himself a blood heller to rabbi yom tov lippman heller, who wrote the first book on ezekiels temple 1602. This intriguing vision fills the last nine chapters of ezekiels book.
Making sense of ezekiels temple vision christian research. The temple in the new testament represents the true, holy people of god. Ezekiel the conclusion of the vision of the new temple. Oracles of salvation and promised restoration chapters 4648. Ezekiels temple is also very different in many details from any previous temples that have existed in israel or elsewhere. Ezekiel overview spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. In ezekiel the phrase describes god mounted on his thronechariot as he departs from the temple in chapters 111 and returns to what marvin sweeney describes as a portrayal of the establishment of the new temple in zion as yhwh returns to the temple, which then serves as the center for a new creation with the tribes of israel arrayed around it in chapters 4048. Book of ezekiel simple english wikipedia, the free. The vision of the desecrated temple fit for destruction chs. Preaching by the apostles and public miracles recorded in the book of acts took. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline. Features of the temple are described in detail in the book of ezekiel, in the form of a vision given to the prophet. We must remember that all of the prophecies in ezekiel have been literally fulfilled today except for ezekiel 3648.
The book of ezekiel is one of the major prophets in the old testament. Ezekiel s temple is also very different in many details from any previous temples that have existed in israel or elsewhere. Verse by verse animation of ezekiels temple vision chapter 40 more videos at. Aug 30, 2012 verse by verse animation of ezekiel s temple vision chapter 40 more videos at. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. According to dates given in the text, ezekiel received his prophetic call in the fifth year of the first deportation to babylonia 592 bc and was active until about 570 bc. The sins of israeljudah and ezekiels visionjourney to the jerusalem temple previous ezekiel lessons list next. Then, in chapters 4048, in the twentyfifth year of israels captivity, ezekiel describes an enormous new temple chapters 4042. Idolatry in the temple in the sixth year, in the sixth month on the fifth day, while i was sitting in my. How then could the temple be destroyed so long as yahwehs presence was in it. This new book, written by ken wade, is the result of many years work, a lifetime of biblical study, and a love of jesus. Carl laney kregel publications, grand rapids, mi 1997. Basically, the whole meat in the pot image wouldve symbolized a divine offering prepared by the people for their god, just as it was in the temple.
The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Deported to babylon by the river chebar in 597 bc, ezekiel. Ezekiel 8 niv idolatry in the temple in the sixth bible gateway. Ezekiels prophetic vision of the future temple schmitt, john w. He is measuring the new temple of god and ezekiel is to prophesy about the coming glory of the new temple. Having been cut off from jerusalem and its temple where alone yahweh dwelled and could be worshipped. Henning iiis new book published 20 is an absolutely solid explanation of the architectural design of ezekiels temple, as well as expounding on the higher intention of yhvh the god of israel in revealing the vision to ezekiel in the first place. Physical characteristics of the multilevel woodpanelled structure such as gateways, outer and inner courts, side chambers and vestibules, archways, doors, windows, sanctuary and altar are described. Ezekiels temple ezekiel 4048 watchman radio hour with alex. Ezekiels final vision of an ideal temple and city, and land. According to the book itself, it records six visions of the prophet ezekiel, exiled in babylon, during the 22 years from 593 to 571 bc, although it is the product of a long and complex history and does not necessarily preserve the very.
This lengthy vision has been the subject of much speculation and various interpretations through the years. The passage you are asking about occurs near the end of ezekiel 4048 which describes the future messianic kingdom that jesus promised to his disciples before he returned to heaven acts 1. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i. It is placed between the book of lamentations and the book of daniel in the old testament canon of scripture. At last johns book is out and is one you will want in your library. Scale model pictures of the future jewish temple which ezekiel saw in detail over 2500 years ago. Then we will consider whether what ezekiel saw was the great spiritual temple that the apostle paul discussed at length centuries later. Ezekiel described a future temple a literal temple that is still to come. Jun 01, 2012 the book of ezekiel closes with a vision of a temple and its associated rituals. Ezekiel was a temple priest, so he was probably in charge of tending to pots cooking sacrificial meat.
The glory of god may well be viewed as the theme of the book, because ezekiels ministry begins with a vision of gods glory and emphasizes it throughout the book 1. The book of ezekiel closes with a vision of a temple and its associated rituals. Making sense of ezekiels temple vision christian research institute. Therefore most bible scholars believe there will one day exist in the holy land a fourth or millennial temple. While this idea is not entirely absent in the book of ezekiel, the prophet nevertheless believes that yahwehs presence is located in the temple more than in any other place. David grabbe, observing that a future millennial temple described in ezekiel 4048 will contain some elements of the old covenant, including animal sacrifices and levitical priests, examines the. Did the jews disregard ezekiels prophecy of the temple. Second, ezekiel wants us to understand what god is doing. In chapters 3839, ezekiel predicts a battle with gog and magog, in which israels enemies are defeated.
Ezekiel in the picture study bible the book of ezekiel with. The messenger gives ezekiel a tour of the temple, measuring the various walls, gates, and courts. Surely this is a measure of the tremendous importance the scriptures attach to it. Moreover, they remembered the glorious temple in jerusalem, a structure so. Apr 22, 2018 second, ezekiel wants us to understand what god is doing. Is it true that the jews never built the temple that is described there. Regarding the temple vision, what approach has been taken in the past, but what is called for now. In chapter 40, the prophet is transported in vision from his home. Both the book of ezekiel and the temple scroll ts evidence disappointment with, even disapproval of, existing temples, and set unparalleled standards. Ezekiel 43 new international version niv gods glory returns to the temple.
Ezekiel, theology of bakers evangelical dictionary of. Before i get into my comments please take a moment to look at this rendering of ezekiels temple below and the description key that follows. Ezekiel also describes the reapportionment of the land in specific lots during the millennial kingdom. Ezekiel 8 idolatry in the temple in the sixth bible gateway. Ezekiel in the picture study bible the book of ezekiel. The sins of israeljudah and ezekiels visionjourney to the jerusalem temple. The book ends with god showing ezekiel how the temple will be rebuiltsoon to be an episode of this old old old old house, and tells him how the land will be distributed among the different tribes of israel and gods presence will return to jerusalem. We looked at the first vision of the book in ezekiel 1. Ezekiels temple and the covenants sermonette by david c. Ezekiel yechezkel was a prophet who lived in babylonia at the time of the destruction of the first temple. The book of ezekiel features one of the eeriest scenes in the bible, a vision of god raising an army of dead mens bones from their graves and bringing them back to life ezekiel 37. Ezekiel 43 gods glory returns to the temple bible gateway. Ezekiels temple is an unbuilt temple structure described in the biblical book of ezekiel. Ezekiels book ends with nine chapters devoted to the rebuilding of the future temple.
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