00:00:01 In the preceding chapter, we saw an overview
00:00:04 of what Ezekiel’s temple vision
00:00:06 meant for the Jews held captive in Babylon.
00:00:09 In this chapter, we’ll discuss some specific lessons
00:00:13 that the vision conveyed to the Jews.
00:00:16 That’ll help us understand the vital message
00:00:19 that the temple vision has for us today
00:00:22 and in the future.
00:00:24 Read with me, please, the theme scripture
00:00:26 at Ezekiel 43:12:
00:00:30 “This is the law of the temple.
00:00:33 “The entire territory all around
00:00:35 “the top of the mountain is most holy.
00:00:37 “Look!
00:00:39 This is the law of the temple.”
00:00:41 When you study this chapter,
00:00:44 “This Is the Law of the Temple,”
00:00:46 look for the answers to these questions:
00:00:49 What practical lessons did the exiled Jews
00:00:53 likely draw from Ezekiel’s temple vision?
00:00:56 In what ways does the temple vision apply in our own time?
00:01:00 As you look over the diagram of Ezekiel’s visionary temple,
00:01:04 what lessons would you like to apply in your own worship?
00:01:09 Ezekiel’s vision of the temple reminds us
00:01:12 that Jehovah is the Grand Instructor.
00:01:14 Using vivid, detailed word pictures,
00:01:18 he teaches us so much
00:01:20 that we need to know about serving him acceptably.
00:01:24 As the world’s moral standards continue to decline,
00:01:28 we must remember that Jehovah’s lofty standards
00:01:31 do not change.
00:01:33 He required that the Israelites render him pure worship,
00:01:37 and he requires the same of us today.
