on ezekiel’s future temple

On Ezekiel’s Future TempleOn Ezekiel’s Future Temple(Chapters 40-48)(Chapters 40-48)

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“One of the most crucial texts for the futurist interpretation of prophecy concerning Israel is the vision of the prophet Ezekiel in chapters 40-48. In this text the prophet presents God’s instructions for the construction of a new Temple to be built as part of the promise of Israel’s divine restoration.

The concern of the exiles, as exemplified by Daniel’s prayer, was for a literal rebuilding of both the city of Jerusalem and its Temple (Daniel 9:3-19). Ezekiel’s prophecy of the Temple, delivered to these exiles, should be interpreted in light of this literal concern. It must be recognized that the Second Temple constructed by the Jewish remnant that returned from the Exile (538-515 B.C.) did not

implement Ezekiel’s detailed plan . . . .” 1

1Randall J. Price, Ph.D., “ Ezekiel’s Prophecy of the Temple,” p. 1

at http://www. worldofthebible.com/Bible%20Studies/Ezekiel's%20Prophecy%20of%20the%20Temple.pdf. .


“. . . Futurism, therefore, interprets the literal fulfillment of this prophecy eschatologically with the erection of a restoration

Temple in the earthly Millennial Kingdom. This text is crucialto futurism because if literal interpretation fails with respect to this prophecy, then there is no reason to insist on a literal interpretation of any Old Testament prophecy, including messianic prophecy, which is an inseparable part of the

restoration prophecies. “2

2” Ezekiel’s Prophecy of the Temple,” Ibid. SeeSee The Coming Last Days Temple (Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishers, 1999), Pt. II, chapters 10& 11, pp. 207 – 254.


Scholars taking the future Temple of Ezekiel 40-48 largely in a plain or literal sense: (A Selection only): (A Selection only):

1. J.T. Barclay. 1. J.T. Barclay. The City of the Great King: Jerusalem As It The City of the Great King: Jerusalem As It Was, As It Is, and As It Will Be. Was, As It Is, and As It Will Be. Philadelphia: James Philadelphia: James Challen & Sons, 1858.Challen & Sons, 1858.

2.2. James Calvin DeYoung. James Calvin DeYoung. Jerusalem in the New Testament: Jerusalem in the New Testament: The Signifi-The Signifi-

cance of the City in the History of Redemption and in cance of the City in the History of Redemption and in Eschatology. Eschatology.

Amsterdam: J.H. Kok/ New Van Kampen, 1960. Amsterdam: J.H. Kok/ New Van Kampen, 1960.

3. Thomas J. Ice and Timothy Demy. 3. Thomas J. Ice and Timothy Demy. The Truth About the The Truth About the Last Days Last Days

Temple. Temple. Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishers, 1992.1992.

4. Thomas McCall and Zola Levitt. 4. Thomas McCall and Zola Levitt. Satan In The SanctuarySatan In The Sanctuary. . Chicago: Moody Press, 1972.Chicago: Moody Press, 1972.

5. Thomas Newberry. 5. Thomas Newberry. The Temples of Solomon and Ezekiel. The Temples of Solomon and Ezekiel. Glasgow, Glasgow,

Scotland: Pickering & Inglis, 1884.Scotland: Pickering & Inglis, 1884. 6. John W. Schmidt and Carl J. Laney. 6. John W. Schmidt and Carl J. Laney. Ezekiel’s View of the Ezekiel’s View of the

Future Temple.Future Temple. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Kregel Publishers, 1997. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Kregel Publishers, 1997.


A Background of Ezekiel in A Background of Ezekiel in Isaiah Isaiah 4:2-64:2-6

“ “ In that day the branch of the LORD shall be beautiful and In that day the branch of the LORD shall be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be the pride and glory glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be the pride and glory of the survivors of Israel. And he who is left in Zion and of the survivors of Israel. And he who is left in Zion and remains in Jerusalem will be called holy, every one who has remains in Jerusalem will be called holy, every one who has been recorded for life in Jerusalem, when the Lord shall have been recorded for life in Jerusalem, when the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion and cleansed washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion and cleansed the bloodstains of Jerusalem from its midst by a spirit of the bloodstains of Jerusalem from its midst by a spirit of judgment and by a spirit of burning.judgment and by a spirit of burning. Then the LORD will Then the LORD will create over the whole site of Mount Zion and over her create over the whole site of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud by day, and smoke and the shining of a assemblies a cloud by day, and smoke and the shining of a flaming fire by night; for over all the glory there will be a flaming fire by night; for over all the glory there will be a canopy and a pavilion. It will be for a shade by day from the canopy and a pavilion. It will be for a shade by day from the

heat, and for a refuge and a shelter from the storm and rain. “heat, and for a refuge and a shelter from the storm and rain. “


( The Temple Through Time)( The Temple Through Time)33

I. I. The TabernacleThe Tabernacle: (1446 [?] – 960 : (1446 [?] – 960 B.C.). B.C.).

This was built by the direct command of God according to This was built by the direct command of God according to a patterna pattern

of the heavenly of the heavenly archetype archetype ( ( ExodusExodus 25:9; 25:9; HebrewsHebrews 8:5). 8:5).

Both the Ark and the Tabernacle were both constructed Both the Ark and the Tabernacle were both constructed according to according to the Divinely revealed pattern by the skilled artisans the Divinely revealed pattern by the skilled artisans Bezaleel and Bezaleel and

Aholiah Aholiah ( ( ExodusExodus 35:30-35). 35:30-35).

After the Ark was constructed (37:1-9), it was placed After the Ark was constructed (37:1-9), it was placed within “ the holy within “ the holy

of holies” of holies” ( ( ExodusExodus 40:20-21). 40:20-21). According to According to Exodus Exodus 40: 34-3840: 34-38, the Shekinah (“ the , the Shekinah (“ the

Glory”) of the LORDGlory”) of the LORD ((Hebrew:Hebrew: ה הָו� ֹב�ָוד ְי� הְכ� הָו� ֹב�ָוד ְי� literally, the heaviness of Yahweh !) filled the ,ְכ�

Tabernacle and led Moses and the people of Israel.

33Randall J. Price, Randall J. Price, The Coming Last Days Temple The Coming Last Days Temple (Eugene, (Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishers, 1999),Oregon: Harvest House Publishers, 1999), pp. 59-82, but see pp. 59-82, but see especially the chart on p. 61.especially the chart on p. 61.


II.II. The First Temple ( Solomon’s The First Temple ( Solomon’s Temple) (I)Temple) (I) (960 B.C. – 587/6 B.C.)(960 B.C. – 587/6 B.C.)

Materials provided by David’s conquests and treaties with Materials provided by David’s conquests and treaties with other nationsother nations ((1Ch 22:14; 1Ch 29:4; 2Ch 3:1) ) and built on the top of Mt. and built on the top of Mt. Moriah, east ofMoriah, east of the city, where Abraham had brought Isaac for an the city, where Abraham had brought Isaac for an offering offering ((Genesis Genesis 22:1-22:1- 14). 14). The Ark of the Covenant was formally deposited The Ark of the Covenant was formally deposited (1 (1 Kings Kings 8:6-98:6-9).). Solomon, acting on God’s revealed instructions and with a Solomon, acting on God’s revealed instructions and with a vast armyvast army of artisans and workers built the First Temple of artisans and workers built the First Temple (1 (1 KingsKings 5,6)5,6) But for the next 374 years (from 960 B.C. to 587/6) the But for the next 374 years (from 960 B.C. to 587/6) the Sanctuary wasSanctuary was defiled by idolsdefiled by idols ( e.g., 2( e.g., 2 Kings Kings 21:7; 21:7; Jeremiah Jeremiah 2:1-30; 2:1-30; EzekielEzekiel 8:5-18) 8:5-18).. The Shekinah Glory of Yahweh, which had once filled the The Shekinah Glory of Yahweh, which had once filled the Temple,Temple, eventually departed displaying God’s anger and grief eventually departed displaying God’s anger and grief ((EzekielEzekiel 11). 11).


The Temple of SolomonThe Temple of Solomon


II. Second Temple (Temple of Zerubbabel & II. Second Temple (Temple of Zerubbabel & Herod)Herod)

( 538 – 515 B.C. & 20 B.C. –ca. 20 A.D.)( 538 – 515 B.C. & 20 B.C. –ca. 20 A.D.)

This was built by Zerubbabel and the returning exiles This was built by Zerubbabel and the returning exiles fromfrom Babylon Babylon ( ( EzraEzra 6:13-15). 6:13-15).

It was defiled by Seleucid King Antiochus Epiphanes in It was defiled by Seleucid King Antiochus Epiphanes in 168 B.C., but168 B.C., but

later was purified and rededicated by the Maccabees later was purified and rededicated by the Maccabees (164 B.C.) [The(164 B.C.) [The origin of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah).origin of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah). Later, the Second Temple was enlarged by Herod the Later, the Second Temple was enlarged by Herod the Great in 20 B.C.Great in 20 B.C. During Pilate’s procuratorship, Roman construction of During Pilate’s procuratorship, Roman construction of insignia of insignia of Imperial Eagle in Temple precints causes defilment and Imperial Eagle in Temple precints causes defilment and Jewish anger.Jewish anger. The Second Temple, which existed in Jesus’ day, was The Second Temple, which existed in Jesus’ day, was finally destroyedfinally destroyed

by the Romanby the Roman General Titus in 70 A.D. General Titus in 70 A.D.


The Second Temple, Later Improved by Herod the The Second Temple, Later Improved by Herod the Great.Great.


III. The UnTemple ( The Dome of the III. The UnTemple ( The Dome of the Rock) (I) Rock) (I) ((Masjid Qubbat As-SakhrahMasjid Qubbat As-Sakhrah, 691/692 A.D. until Present, 2010 , 691/692 A.D. until Present, 2010

A.D.)A.D.)

Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan initiated the construction of this Islamic shrine which defiled the site of the Holy of Holies. From that time until today, all Jews are barred from worship at this site and worship instead at the “Wailing Wall” in Jerusalem. Yet, the Temple site has persisted through out history (nineteen centuries and more). Orthodox Jewish rabbis believe that the Ark of the Covenant is somewhere buried beneath the site of the Temple Mount. Since Israel was reestablished as a state in May, 1948, Since Israel was reestablished as a state in May, 1948, conservative Bible conservative Bible

scholars believe that the “Church Age” or the “ Times of the scholars believe that the “Church Age” or the “ Times of the Gentiles” Gentiles”

will come to an end before the return of the Messiah.will come to an end before the return of the Messiah.


III. The UnTemple ( The Dome of the III. The UnTemple ( The Dome of the Rock) (II)Rock) (II)

Control of the old city of Jerusalem returned to Jewish Control of the old city of Jerusalem returned to Jewish hands as ahands as a result of the 1967 War with the Arabs. result of the 1967 War with the Arabs.

Since 1987, many devout Jews and a number of Since 1987, many devout Jews and a number of

leading orthodox leading orthodox rabbis have been preparing for the “rebuilding of the rabbis have been preparing for the “rebuilding of the

Temple.”Temple.”

These lastThese last sixtysixty years have also seen the multiplication years have also seen the multiplication of “wars and of “wars and rumors of wars” in the Middle East and various rumors of wars” in the Middle East and various unsuccessful “peaceunsuccessful “peace treaties” between the Jews and their Palestinian and treaties” between the Jews and their Palestinian and other Muslimother Muslim neighbors.neighbors.

Those who embrace a literal and pre-millennial view of Those who embrace a literal and pre-millennial view of Biblical Biblical prophecy are inclined to believe that the next step in prophecy are inclined to believe that the next step in world historyworld history may be the Rapture and the Tribulation period may be the Rapture and the Tribulation period (“Jacob’s Trouble”).(“Jacob’s Trouble”).


Dome of Dome of the Rockthe Rock


ExcursusExcursus I I: : Hebrew Words for Hebrew Words for TempleTemple in the in the Old TestamentOld Testament Derivatives ofDerivatives of bayit bayit [[or or be’itbe’it]: ]: HebrewHebrew , , ty!bty!b ^̂, , which is which is used used 2055 times2055 times in the Old Testament to describe various kinds of in the Old Testament to describe various kinds of dwellings, palaces, dwellings, palaces, temples, families or dynasties, places, or containers.temples, families or dynasties, places, or containers.

Bayit Bayit occurs occurs 28 times28 times as a description for God’sTabernacle as a description for God’sTabernacle in the wild-in the wild- erness and in the early history of national Israel. erness and in the early history of national Israel. But then Bayit Bayit occurs over occurs over 480 times480 times from I from I Kings Kings through through Malachi Malachi asas the reference to the “house” Yahweh dwells in, either the the reference to the “house” Yahweh dwells in, either the Temple ofTemple of Solomon or the futuristic Temple of Ezekiel (about 40 Solomon or the futuristic Temple of Ezekiel (about 40 times).times). About 56-58 uses of the forms of About 56-58 uses of the forms of ty!b^ ty!b^ are used as are used as references to describereferences to describe pagan shrines or even temples, particularly the “ high pagan shrines or even temples, particularly the “ high places” of Baalism.places” of Baalism. In 11-12 places in the Old Testament the full phrase, “ The In 11-12 places in the Old Testament the full phrase, “ The house of house of

[temple] the LORD” [ Hebr.: [temple] the LORD” [ Hebr.: hw*hy+hw*hy+ ty!b^ ty!b^ ] occurs. ] occurs.


The Other Main Hebrew Word for “ Temple”

The other main word for Temple (or Palace) is Hekal

(lk*j# ) which is used 76 X in the O.T. and in 53 instances refers to either God’s early Tabernacle or the later Temples of Yahweh ( Cf. Hosea 8:14; Joel 3:5; Jonah 2:4,7 ; Micah 1:2; Habakkuk 2:20; Haggai 2:15,18; Zechariah 6:12; 6:13; 6:14;

6:15; 8:9; and Malachi 3:1 ). 4

4See Gleason L. Archer, Jr., R. Laird Harris, and Bruce K. Waltke,

Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament. 2 Vols. ( Chicago: Moody Press, 1982), entries # 493 and # 2694 for Strong’s

Concordance nos. H1964 and H1965 , lk*j# .


ExcursusExcursus II II: Greek Words for : Greek Words for TempleTemple in the New in the New TestamentTestament

Ton Heiron Ton Heiron (71 Times)(71 Times) and and Ho NaosHo Naos (46 Times)(46 Times)

1.1. Ton HeironTon Heiron ( Greek, [Cf. Strong’s G2410-2413], ( Greek, [Cf. Strong’s G2410-2413], tov tov iJerovn iJerovn ). ). The word "temple" in the NT, with respect to the The word "temple" in the NT, with respect to the temple at Jerusalem, often referred to the entire precinct temple at Jerusalem, often referred to the entire precinct which included the sanctuary, courts, and other buildings.which included the sanctuary, courts, and other buildings. This included the Holy Place of the priests and Levites’ service This included the Holy Place of the priests and Levites’ service and the innerand the innersanctuary, “ the Holy of Holies ”, unless the reference is sanctuary, “ the Holy of Holies ”, unless the reference is specified. This is the broadest and general common way of specified. This is the broadest and general common way of speaking of the whole Temple in Jerusalem. speaking of the whole Temple in Jerusalem.


ExcursusExcursus II II: Greek Words for : Greek Words for TempleTemple in the New in the New TestamentTestament

Ton Heiron Ton Heiron (71 Times)(71 Times) and and Ho NaosHo Naos (46 Times)(46 Times)

2.2. Ho NaosHo Naos ( Greek, [Cf. ( Greek, [Cf. Strong’s Strong’s G3484], G3484], oJ naovoJ naovςς ). According to The Blue Letter Bible online: “ 1) used of the temple at Jerusalem, but only of the sacred edifice (or sanctuary) itself, consisting of the Holy place and the Holy of Holies (in classical Greek it is used of the sanctuary or cell of the temple, where the image of the god was placed which is distinguished from the whole enclosure) 2) any heathen temple or shrine 3) metaph. the spiritual temple consisting of the

saints of all ages joined together by and in Christ “5

5http://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?

Strongs=G3485&t=NKJV


IV.IV. The Third Temple (The Tribulation The Third Temple (The Tribulation Temple).Temple).

(Jewish Temple Yet to Come – Post –Rapture of the Church)(Jewish Temple Yet to Come – Post –Rapture of the Church)

According to many prophecy scholars there will be a According to many prophecy scholars there will be a Third Third Temple Temple built built

in Jerusalem in the future. Lambert Dolphin states:in Jerusalem in the future. Lambert Dolphin states:

“ “ The New Testament contains three references to a Third Jewish The New Testament contains three references to a Third Jewish Temple standing on the site at the end of the present age. Likewise Temple standing on the site at the end of the present age. Likewise there are Scriptural reasons (Christians believe) that a the coming there are Scriptural reasons (Christians believe) that a the coming Third Temple will be followed by a Fourth. The location of the First Third Temple will be followed by a Fourth. The location of the First and Second Temples is a matter of keen interest among devout Jews and Second Temples is a matter of keen interest among devout Jews in Israel today as the Third Temple must be built on the consecrated in Israel today as the Third Temple must be built on the consecrated ground of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem where the First and Second ground of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem where the First and Second Temples stood. This site is currently under the control of the Muslim Temples stood. This site is currently under the control of the Muslim WAQF. This article concerns primarily the Fourth Temple, usually WAQF. This article concerns primarily the Fourth Temple, usually

called "Ezekiel's Temple.” called "Ezekiel's Temple.” 66

66”The Temple of Ezekiel,” at ”The Temple of Ezekiel,” at http://ldolphin.org/ .


Dr. Randall Price’s Summary of the Tribulation Dr. Randall Price’s Summary of the Tribulation TempleTemple

“ During the Tribulation the Temple will be rebuilt by unbelieving Jews (Is. 66:1-6), apparently as the result of a covenant made between the Jewish leadership and the Antichrist (Dan. 9:27a), and desecrated by the Antichrist with the “Abomination of Desolation” (Dan. 9:27b) when he invades Jerusalem (Dan. 11:45; Rev. 11:2). Jesus enlarged upon Daniel’s prophecy by setting the Temple’s desecration as the signal event dividing the birth pangs of the first half of the Tribulation from the remaining 1,260 days of “Great Tribulation” (Matt. 24:15; Mk. 13:14; cf. Rev. 11:1-2) which begins an unparalleled period of Jewish persecution (Matt. 24:16-22; Mk. 13:15-20) leading up to the rescue of the redeemed Remnant at the second advent of Messiah (Zech. 12:8-14; 14:3-5; Lk. 21:27-28; Rev. 19:11-16). “ [Continued . . .]


Randall J. Price’s Quote About the Third Temple (Continued):

“ Paul further developed the prophecy of the Temple’s desecration in his description of the end-time ‘deception’ that will accompany the revelation

of the ‘man of lawlessness’ (2 Thess. 2:4, 10). He explained this as the Antichrist’s blasphemous act to usurp God’s place in the Holy of Holies (2 Thess. 2:4; cf. Rev. 13:6, 14-15). The Tribulation Temple may be destroyed at the return of Christ when the Mount of Olives splits (Zech. 14:4), but it will certainly be removed as part of the extensive topographical changes that will prepare for the Millennial

Jerusalem and its Temple (Zech. 14:10; cf. Is. 2:2). “7

7” An Overview of Future Temples,” at http://www.worldofthebible.com/

Bible% 20Studies/ An%20Overview%20of%20the%20Future%20Temples.pdf.


Another View of the Tribulation TempleAnother View of the Tribulation Temple


Final Review of the Final Review of the Tribulation TempleTribulation Temple

Key Scripture References ( Key Scripture References ( DanielDaniel 9:27; 9:27; MatthewMatthew 24:15; 24:15; MarkMark 13:14; 13:14; 2 2 ThessThess. 2:4; . 2:4; RevelationRevelation 11:1,2). (Cf. also 11:1,2). (Cf. also RevelationRevelation 13:4-8, 14-15).13:4-8, 14-15).

Israel enters into a seven-year covenantIsrael enters into a seven-year covenant with the with the AntiChrist andAntiChrist and Orthodox Jews build the Third Temple. Jewish Orthodox Jews build the Third Temple. Jewish Tribulation saintsTribulation saints join in worship. join in worship.

The AntiChrist defiles “ the Holy of Holies” (e.g., “ The The AntiChrist defiles “ the Holy of Holies” (e.g., “ The AbominationAbomination of Desolation. ”) at the Tribulation midpoint (after of Desolation. ”) at the Tribulation midpoint (after three and one-three and one- half years) ; thus, the Tribulation Temple is half years) ; thus, the Tribulation Temple is desecrated.desecrated.

After the Return of Christ (i.e., the After the Return of Christ (i.e., the ParousiaParousia), the ), the Shekinah Glory Shekinah Glory returns to Jerusalem and the Millennial Temple is returns to Jerusalem and the Millennial Temple is built (built (Isaiah Isaiah 4:2-4;4:2-4; JeremiahJeremiah 3:17; 3:17; Ezekiel Ezekiel 2:7).2:7).


V.V. The Fourth Temple: The Millennial The Fourth Temple: The Millennial Temple.Temple.

(Ezekiel 40-48; Haggai 2:6-9)(Ezekiel 40-48; Haggai 2:6-9)

This Temple is built by the Messiah, who is assisted by the This Temple is built by the Messiah, who is assisted by the NationsNations

(i.e, the Gentiles). ((i.e, the Gentiles). (IsaiahIsaiah 56:6,7; 56:6,7; ZechariahZechariah 6:12-15). 6:12-15).

As stated earlier, the Divine presenceAs stated earlier, the Divine presence returns (returns (Ezekiel Ezekiel 43:7).43:7).

The one thousand year Millennial Kingdom ensues with The one thousand year Millennial Kingdom ensues with the resump-the resump-

tion of animal sacrifices in the Temple and renewed tion of animal sacrifices in the Temple and renewed sacred Festivalsacred Festival

worship schedule ( worship schedule ( ZechariahZechariah 14:16). 14:16).

Restoration of national Israel with Christ as the reigning Restoration of national Israel with Christ as the reigning King.King.


V.V. The Fourth Temple: The Millennial The Fourth Temple: The Millennial Temple.Temple.

Following the Millennium, there comes the New Heavens Following the Millennium, there comes the New Heavens and New and New

EarthEarth ( ( RomansRomans 8:18-25; 8:18-25; HebrewsHebrews 12:27-29; 2 12:27-29; 2 Peter 3: Peter 3: 11-13; 11-13; Revelation Revelation 21:1-4).21:1-4).

All believers, both Jewish and those of the nations, will All believers, both Jewish and those of the nations, will enter into theenter into the

joy of the Eternal State (i.e., Heaven). joy of the Eternal State (i.e., Heaven).

The Holy of Holies then will be increased to infinite The Holy of Holies then will be increased to infinite dimensions. Thedimensions. The

LORD himself then is the Temple LORD himself then is the Temple ((RevelationRevelation 21-22; cf. 21-22; cf. 22:4).22:4).


J. Schmidt & Carl J. Laney’s Model of J. Schmidt & Carl J. Laney’s Model of Ezekiel’s TempleEzekiel’s Temple


Pt. II. Pt. II. Transformations in the Transformations in the Millennium.Millennium.

According to the prophet According to the prophet Zechariah, Zechariah, Christ (“ The Christ (“ The Branch”) will be Branch”) will be both King and Priest during the Millennial both King and Priest during the Millennial era:era:

Then speak to him, saying, 'Thus says the Lord of Then speak to him, saying, 'Thus says the Lord of hosts, saying: "Behold, the Man whose name is the hosts, saying: "Behold, the Man whose name is the BRANCH! From His place He shall branch out, And BRANCH! From His place He shall branch out, And He shall build the temple of the Lord; Yes, He shall He shall build the temple of the Lord; Yes, He shall build the temple of the Lord. He shall bear the build the temple of the Lord. He shall bear the glory, And shall sit and rule on His throne; So He glory, And shall sit and rule on His throne; So He shall be a priest on His throne, And the counsel of shall be a priest on His throne, And the counsel of peace shall be between them both."peace shall be between them both." ( Zechariah 6:12,13).


Changes and Transformations in the Geography Changes and Transformations in the Geography andand

Topography of the Holy Land:Topography of the Holy Land: EzekielEzekiel 38:18-20 : 38:18-20 : (Cf. also (Cf. also Isaiah Isaiah 40:1-5; *40:1-5; *ZechariahZechariah 14:2-10; and14:2-10; and

RevelationRevelation 16:17-21) 16:17-21)

““And it will come to pass at the same time, when Gog And it will come to pass at the same time, when Gog comes against the comes against the

land of Israel,” says the Lord GOD, “land of Israel,” says the Lord GOD, “thatthat My fury will show in My My fury will show in My face. For in face. For in

My jealousy My jealousy andand in the fire of My wrath I have spoken: ‘Surely in in the fire of My wrath I have spoken: ‘Surely in that day there that day there

shall be a great earthquake in the land of Israel, so that the fish shall be a great earthquake in the land of Israel, so that the fish of the sea, the of the sea, the

birds of the heavens, the beasts of the field, all creeping things birds of the heavens, the beasts of the field, all creeping things that creep on the that creep on the

earth, and all men who earth, and all men who areare on the face of the earth shall shake at on the face of the earth shall shake at My presence. My presence.

The mountains shall be thrown down, the steep places shall fall, The mountains shall be thrown down, the steep places shall fall, and every wall and every wall

shall fall to the ground. . . ‘ ”shall fall to the ground. . . ‘ ” (NKJV)


The Destruction of the Third (Tribulation) The Destruction of the Third (Tribulation) Temple and Temple and the Divine Enlargement of the Fourth Temple:the Divine Enlargement of the Fourth Temple:

Biblical literalists and almost all premillennial scholars Biblical literalists and almost all premillennial scholars believe that believe that the Third Temple will be destroyed by the final the Third Temple will be destroyed by the final earthquake when theearthquake when the Messiah appears in glory [ For Jewish folks that ‘s Messiah appears in glory [ For Jewish folks that ‘s Yeshua Yeshua !!] or, possibly, ] or, possibly, by the final military invasion of Jerusalem during the by the final military invasion of Jerusalem during the apocalypticapocalyptic battle (World War III’s climax ?) described by battle (World War III’s climax ?) described by Zechariah Zechariah 14:2-10.14:2-10.

Since the prophet Ezekiel (in Since the prophet Ezekiel (in Ezekiel Ezekiel 40-48) describes with 40-48) describes with meticulousmeticulous detail a new Divinely ordained Temple in Israel that is detail a new Divinely ordained Temple in Israel that is much too large much too large for the present day Temple mount, scholars have tried to for the present day Temple mount, scholars have tried to picture how picture how big it will be and how many changes in the land occur. big it will be and how many changes in the land occur. (SEE CHART ON THE NEXT SLIDE !)(SEE CHART ON THE NEXT SLIDE !)


Ezekiel also describes a future reapportionment of the Ezekiel also describes a future reapportionment of the Holy Land inHoly Land in

specific lots during the Millennial kingdom. It appears specific lots during the Millennial kingdom. It appears that the that the

Temple complex and its district are to one day be north Temple complex and its district are to one day be north of the rebuiltof the rebuilt

city of Jerusalem (this is still not yet the New Jerusalem city of Jerusalem (this is still not yet the New Jerusalem of of RevelationRevelation

21-22). 21-22).

EzekielEzekiel 45:1-8 45:1-8 describes this clearly:describes this clearly:

( SEE THE NEXT SLIDE !*) ( SEE THE NEXT SLIDE !*)

On Ezekiel’s Future TempleOn Ezekiel’s Future Temple


EzekielEzekiel 45:1-8 ( 45:1-8 (NKJVNKJV):):“ “ Moreover, when you divide the land by lot into inheritance, you shall set Moreover, when you divide the land by lot into inheritance, you shall set apart a district for the Lord, a holy section of the land; its length shall be apart a district for the Lord, a holy section of the land; its length shall be twenty-five thousand cubits, and the width ten thousand. It shall be holy twenty-five thousand cubits, and the width ten thousand. It shall be holy throughout its territory all around. Of this there shall be a throughout its territory all around. Of this there shall be a

square plot for the sanctuary, five hundred by five hundred rods, with fifty square plot for the sanctuary, five hundred by five hundred rods, with fifty cubits around it for an open space. So this is the district you shall measure: cubits around it for an open space. So this is the district you shall measure: twenty-five thousand cubits long and ten thousand wide; in it shall be the twenty-five thousand cubits long and ten thousand wide; in it shall be the sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. It shall be a holy section of the land, sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. It shall be a holy section of the land, belonging to the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, who come near to belonging to the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, who come near to minister to the Lord; it shall be a place for their houses and a holy place for minister to the Lord; it shall be a place for their houses and a holy place for the sanctuary. An area twenty-five thousand cubits long and ten thousand the sanctuary. An area twenty-five thousand cubits long and ten thousand wide shall belong to the Levites, the ministers of the temple; they shall have wide shall belong to the Levites, the ministers of the temple; they shall have twenty chambers as a possession. You shall appoint as the property of the city twenty chambers as a possession. You shall appoint as the property of the city an area five thousand cubits wide and twenty-five thousand long, adjacent to an area five thousand cubits wide and twenty-five thousand long, adjacent to the district of the holy section; it shall belong to the whole house of Israel. the district of the holy section; it shall belong to the whole house of Israel. "The prince shall have a section on one side and the other of the holy district "The prince shall have a section on one side and the other of the holy district and the city's property; and bordering on the holy district and the city's and the city's property; and bordering on the holy district and the city's property, extending westward on the west side and eastward on the east side, property, extending westward on the west side and eastward on the east side, the length shall be side by side with one of the tribal portions, from the west the length shall be side by side with one of the tribal portions, from the west border to the east border. The land shall be his possession in Israel; and My border to the east border. The land shall be his possession in Israel; and My princes shall no more oppress My people, but they shall give the rest of the princes shall no more oppress My people, but they shall give the rest of the land to the house of Israel, according to their tribes."land to the house of Israel, according to their tribes."


Ezekiel Ezekiel 48:8-10, The LORD’s HOLY 48:8-10, The LORD’s HOLY DISTRICT:DISTRICT:

“ by the border of Judah, from the east side to the west, shall be the district which you shall set apart, twenty-five thousand cubits in width, and in length the same as one of the other portions, from the east side to the west, with the sanctuary in the center. The district that you shall set apart for the Lord shall be twenty-five thousand cubits in length and ten thousand in width. To these--to the priests--the holy district shall belong: on the north twenty-five thousand cubits in length, on the west ten thousand in width, on the east ten thousand in width, and on the south twenty-five thousand in length. The sanctuary of the Lord shall be in the center. “ (NJKV)


Question of Renewed Sacrifices During the Question of Renewed Sacrifices During the Millennium.Millennium.

According to a significant number of Christian Bible According to a significant number of Christian Bible scholars, thescholars, the Fourth TempleFourth Temple (i.e., Ezekiel’s Temple, chaps. 40 - 45), (i.e., Ezekiel’s Temple, chaps. 40 - 45), will be of awill be of a “ “memorial” nature, the Lord’s teaching center to memorial” nature, the Lord’s teaching center to instruct men oninstruct men on earth about the holiness of God. The reasoning is this, earth about the holiness of God. The reasoning is this, that since that since sinful children will be born to the regenerated survivors sinful children will be born to the regenerated survivors of Israelof Israel and the nations during the millennial era, the Temple is and the nations during the millennial era, the Temple is supposedsupposed “ “ to remind everyone of the substitutionary death of to remind everyone of the substitutionary death of Jesus on the Jesus on the cross, as the ‘Lamb of God’ some two thousand years cross, as the ‘Lamb of God’ some two thousand years earlier.”earlier.”

(Quote from Lambert Dolphin). [ See also Dr. Laney’s (Quote from Lambert Dolphin). [ See also Dr. Laney’s letter ].letter ].


John Schmitt's Model of Messiah's Coming John Schmitt's Model of Messiah's Coming TempleTemple


Dr. John Schmidt with his Ezekiel Temple Dr. John Schmidt with his Ezekiel Temple ModelModel

On Ezekiel’s Future TempleOn Ezekiel’s Future TempleJohn W. Schmidt and J. Carl Laney’s Book:John W. Schmidt and J. Carl Laney’s Book:


Rev. John W. Schmidt, Director of Rev. John W. Schmidt, Director of Future Hope Future Hope MinistriesMinistries

Dr. J. Carl Laney, Th.D., Missionary Pastor and Dr. J. Carl Laney, Th.D., Missionary Pastor and Professor.Professor.


Notes on Rev. John W. Schmidt Notes on Rev. John W. Schmidt

John W. Schmidt:John W. Schmidt: Born in Muscantine, Iowa; Born in Muscantine, Iowa; ** Pastored for about five years. Pastored for about five years.

son of a Baptist minister. son of a Baptist minister.

Moved to Oregon at age 10; Moved to Oregon at age 10; * * Has studied and worked on Has studied and worked on

Accepted Christ as a teen and Ezekiel’s Temple for over 35 Accepted Christ as a teen and Ezekiel’s Temple for over 35 years. years.

commited his life to service.commited his life to service.

Attended Judson Baptist College, Attended Judson Baptist College, * * During these years he has During these years he has travelled travelled

and Southern Oregon College several times to Israel and and Southern Oregon College several times to Israel and publishedpublished

(B.S., Bus. Ad.); later obtained a numerous articles and a book.(B.S., Bus. Ad.); later obtained a numerous articles and a book.

M.Div. at Western Baptist M.Div. at Western Baptist * * Has lectured in the U.S. , Has lectured in the U.S. , Europe, and IsraelEurope, and Israel

Seminary (1972). and has appeared on Seminary (1972). and has appeared on Day of Day of Discovery Discovery andand

Zola Levitt. Zola Levitt.


Notes on Dr. (Professor) J. Carl Laney.Notes on Dr. (Professor) J. Carl Laney.

Born in Georgia in 1948 and moved to Oregon with family at two Born in Georgia in 1948 and moved to Oregon with family at two years of age.years of age.

Accepted Christ as Lord and Savior as a youth at the First Baptist Accepted Christ as Lord and Savior as a youth at the First Baptist Church inChurch in

Eugene, Oregon.Eugene, Oregon.

Attended the University of Oregon (1966-1970). B.S. in Public Attended the University of Oregon (1966-1970). B.S. in Public Administration.Administration.

Western Conservative Baptist Seminary: Master of Divinity, Western Conservative Baptist Seminary: Master of Divinity, 1973; Master of 1973; Master of

Theology, 1974; Institute of Holy Land Studies, Summer 1973, Theology, 1974; Institute of Holy Land Studies, Summer 1973, May-June 1992,May-June 1992,

1994; Dallas Theological Seminary: Doctorate of Theology, 1994; Dallas Theological Seminary: Doctorate of Theology, 19781978

Sabbatical research and excavation in Israel, Summer 1994Sabbatical research and excavation in Israel, Summer 1994 . .

Bible Teacher and Missions Prof. since 1977 and Interim Pastor Bible Teacher and Missions Prof. since 1977 and Interim Pastor in Guam andin Guam and

the Philippines. the Philippines.


III.III. Ezekiel’s Temple Chapters & the Ezekiel’s Temple Chapters & the Messiah.Messiah.

The exact characteristics of the Fourth Temple and the The exact characteristics of the Fourth Temple and the Millennial kingdom loom large in the last eight chapters Millennial kingdom loom large in the last eight chapters of the prophecy of Ezekiel. of the prophecy of Ezekiel.

The writer provides 318 precise measurements of the The writer provides 318 precise measurements of the Temple and he used 37 unique words that are technical Temple and he used 37 unique words that are technical architectural terms, such as “door-posts,” “windows,” architectural terms, such as “door-posts,” “windows,” etc. Thus, ca. 573 B.C. the prophet received an etc. Thus, ca. 573 B.C. the prophet received an incredible revelation of the distant future.incredible revelation of the distant future.

Ezekiel’s visionary tour of this future place of worship is Ezekiel’s visionary tour of this future place of worship is personally by “a man who appearance was like the personally by “a man who appearance was like the appearance of bronze.”(Some expositors believe this appearance of bronze.”(Some expositors believe this person to be The Angel of the Lord).person to be The Angel of the Lord).

Ironically, the tour began at the Eastern Gate of the Ironically, the tour began at the Eastern Gate of the complex – which was closed. complex – which was closed.


A High Point in the Tour:A High Point in the Tour: Unique Gate of the Unique Gate of the Prince!Prince! EzekielEzekiel 43: 1-5 & 44:1-3: 43: 1-5 & 44:1-3:

“ “ Afterward he brought me to the gate, the gate that Afterward he brought me to the gate, the gate that faces toward the east. And behold, the glory of the God of faces toward the east. And behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east. His voice was like the Israel came from the way of the east. His voice was like the sound of many waters; and the earth shone with His glory. It sound of many waters; and the earth shone with His glory. It was like the appearance of the vision which I saw--like the was like the appearance of the vision which I saw--like the vision which I saw when I came to destroy the city. The visions vision which I saw when I came to destroy the city. The visions were like the vision which I saw by the River Chebar; and I fell were like the vision which I saw by the River Chebar; and I fell on my face. And the glory of the Lord came into the temple by on my face. And the glory of the Lord came into the temple by way of way of the gate which faces toward the east.the gate which faces toward the east. The Spirit lifted The Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court; and behold, the me up and brought me into the inner court; and behold, the

glory of the Lord filled the temple. “glory of the Lord filled the temple. “ [Emphasis ours, NKJV)


A High Point in the Tour:A High Point in the Tour: Unique Gate of the Unique Gate of the Prince!Prince!

Then He brought me back to the outer gate of the sanctuary which faces toward the east, but it was shut. And the Lord said to me, "This gate shall be shut; it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter by it, because the Lord God of Israel has entered by it; therefore it shall be shut. As for the prince, because he is the prince, he may sit in it to eat bread before the Lord; he shall enter by way of the vestibule of the gateway, and go out the same way."


An Important Observation by Lambert Dolphin:An Important Observation by Lambert Dolphin: Jewish and Arab tradition teaches – probably because of a misinterpre- tation of this passage in Ezekiel - that the Jewish Messiah is to enter the Golden Gate. For that reason the gate was walled up by the Arabs in the 11th Century after the Crusades, (if not earlier) or perhaps by Sule- iman the Magnificent in AD 1539-1542 - to prevent the Jewish Messiah from entering. The much older gate beneath the present Golden Gate, or else another (as yet undiscovered) gate in the Eastern wall could have been the one used by Jesus when He rode into Jerusalem on Palm

Sunday riding on the foal of a donkey. ” 8 8

88” The Temple of Ezekiel,” pp. 5-6” The Temple of Ezekiel,” pp. 5-6

“ The present Golden Gate in the Eastern Wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem is walled shut . . . .


IV.IV. Future Features Unique to Ezekiel’s Future Features Unique to Ezekiel’s Temple.Temple.

No wall or partition will exclude Gentiles No wall or partition will exclude Gentiles (Cf. (Cf. with with EphesiansEphesians 2:14 ). 2:14 ). No separate Court for women there ! No separate Court for women there ! (Cf. with (Cf. with GalatiansGalatians 3:28). 3:28). No Lavar for washing for priests or people No Lavar for washing for priests or people (Cf. (Cf. EzekielEzekiel 36:24-27; 36:24-27; John John 15:3).15:3). No Table of Shewbread No Table of Shewbread (Cf. (Cf. MicahMicah 5:4; 5:4; John John 6:35).6:35).


IV.IV. Future Features Unique to Ezekiel’s Future Features Unique to Ezekiel’s Temple.Temple.

No Lampstand or Menorah are mentioned No Lampstand or Menorah are mentioned (Cf. (Cf. Isaiah Isaiah 49:6;49:6;

JohnJohn 8:12). 8:12).

No Golden Altar of Incense is present No Golden Altar of Incense is present (Cf. (Cf. ZechariahZechariah 8:20- 8:20-

23; 23; JohnJohn 14:6). 14:6). No Veil is present !!!!!!!! No Veil is present !!!!!!!! (Cf. (Cf. IsaiahIsaiah 25:6-8; 25:6-8; Matthew Matthew 27:51).27:51). No Ark of the Covenant No Ark of the Covenant [None Required – JR !] [None Required – JR !]

( ( JeremiahJeremiah

3:16,17; 3:16,17; JohnJohn 10:30-33). 10:30-33).99

99Cf. J. Dwight Pentecost, Cf. J. Dwight Pentecost, Things To ComeThings To Come: : A Study in Biblical A Study in Biblical

Eschatology Eschatology (Second(Second

Edition: Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing Company, Edition: Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing Company, 1965), pp. 520-24.1965), pp. 520-24.


Major Changes in the Altar of Sacrifice:Major Changes in the Altar of Sacrifice:

( ( Ezekiel Ezekiel 43:12 – 27):43:12 – 27):

SummarySummary: In Ezekiel’s Temple the Sacrificial : In Ezekiel’s Temple the Sacrificial Altar is Altar is

by a ramp from the East. Previous altars by a ramp from the East. Previous altars were all ap-were all ap-

proached from the South. And now there will proached from the South. And now there will be stairsbe stairs

to the Altar, and not a ramp, as previously. It to the Altar, and not a ramp, as previously. It is ironicis ironic

that the Hebrew word used to describe the that the Hebrew word used to describe the top of thistop of this

altar is “ Ariel” altar is “ Ariel” ((la@yr!a*la@yr!a*)) whichwhich means (cf. means (cf. IsaiahIsaiah 29:1) 29:1)

either “ the lion of God” or “the hearth of either “ the lion of God” or “the hearth of God.” God.” (Cf.(Cf.

RevelationRevelation 5:5). 5:5).


Related Matters of Holiness & Related Matters of Holiness & Cleansing:Cleansing:

( ( EzekielEzekiel 43 and . . .) 43 and . . .)

Like the resurrection bodies of the saints, the Temple is to Like the resurrection bodies of the saints, the Temple is to be main-be main-

tained as consecrated and undefiledtained as consecrated and undefiled ( 2 ( 2 Cor.Cor. 5:1-5). 5:1-5).

Matters of judgment for believers and unbelievers will be Matters of judgment for believers and unbelievers will be distinct indistinct in

view of Christ’s grace. After Armageddon, many view of Christ’s grace. After Armageddon, many scholars believe comesscholars believe comes

the famous Judgment of the Sheep and the Goats the famous Judgment of the Sheep and the Goats (Cf. (Cf. MatthewMatthew 25:31- 25:31-

44; Compare with 44; Compare with JoelJoel, chapter 3; Cf. also , chapter 3; Cf. also Isaiah Isaiah 65:18-65:18-25).25). See Lambert’s Dolphin’s article (p. 8) and remember See Lambert’s Dolphin’s article (p. 8) and remember ZechariahZechariah 6:9-15. 6:9-15.

On Ezekiel’s Future TempleOn Ezekiel’s Future Temple (Chapters 40-48)(Chapters 40-48)

Ezekiel 45:16-25Ezekiel 45:16-25 seems to indicate a a seems to indicate a a brevity in thebrevity in the

Old Testament Biblical offerings and feasts. Old Testament Biblical offerings and feasts.

It is clear to many Biblical scholars that the It is clear to many Biblical scholars that the future sacri-future sacri-

ficial system and the cycle of annual feasts ficial system and the cycle of annual feasts are definitelyare definitely

notnot a simple return to the earlier Mosaic a simple return to the earlier Mosaic

system.system.1010

1010Dr. John C. Whitcomb, Jr., ” The Millennial Temple of Dr. John C. Whitcomb, Jr., ” The Millennial Temple of EzekielEzekiel 40- 40-

48 (An Exercise48 (An Exercise

in Literal Interpretation), ” in Literal Interpretation), ” http://www.middletownbiblechurch.org/proph/templemi..

htm. htm.


V. The Living Stream of V. The Living Stream of Ezekiel Ezekiel 47: 1 –12 47: 1 –12

One of most fascinating and marvelous aspects of the One of most fascinating and marvelous aspects of the Millennial Temple is aMillennial Temple is a

unique stream of fresh water which issues from the southern unique stream of fresh water which issues from the southern wall of thewall of the

Temple. Temple.

Ezekiel’s Ezekiel’s description of this special river pictures it as having description of this special river pictures it as having two branches,two branches,

one of which flows westward into the Mediterranean Sea and one of which flows westward into the Mediterranean Sea and one which flowsone which flows

eastward into the northern end of the Dead Sea. According to eastward into the northern end of the Dead Sea. According to this passage of Scripture, this living stream freshens all the this passage of Scripture, this living stream freshens all the land south of Jericho ! (47:7-9).land south of Jericho ! (47:7-9).

Read Read EzekielEzekiel 47:1-12 in several translations ! 47:1-12 in several translations ! It would appear It would appear that this one is that this one is

identical with stream of water depicted in identical with stream of water depicted in JoelJoel 3:18 3:18 and and Zechariah Zechariah 14:8. 14:8.

This stream also begins a small ankle-deep brook, in a few This stream also begins a small ankle-deep brook, in a few thousand cubits itthousand cubits it

becomes a great river over one thousand cubits in width.becomes a great river over one thousand cubits in width.


VI. VI. Millennial Jerusalem & The New Millennial Jerusalem & The New Jerusalem.Jerusalem.

( ( The Earthly Jerusalem & the The Earthly Jerusalem & the Heavenly City).Heavenly City).

The New Testament clearly teaches both a renewed city The New Testament clearly teaches both a renewed city of Jerusalemof Jerusalem

and a heavenly city which appears in the and a heavenly city which appears in the RevelationRevelation.. The oneThe one

city brings human history to a logical end, while one city brings human history to a logical end, while one opens up theopens up the

annals of eternity. annals of eternity.

There are at least three outstanding references to the “ There are at least three outstanding references to the “ New Jeru-New Jeru-

salem ” or the “ Jerusalem above” salem ” or the “ Jerusalem above” ( ( GalatiansGalatians 2:26; 2:26; Hebrews Hebrews 11:16;11:16;

12: 18-29; 12: 18-29; and and RevelationRevelation 21-22). 21-22).


VII. The Key Difference Between the VII. The Key Difference Between the Jerusalems:Jerusalems:

The New Jerusalem does not itself include a temple, for The New Jerusalem does not itself include a temple, for according according

to to Revelation Revelation 21: 22,23 21: 22,23 , the LORD himself is the , the LORD himself is the Temple there !!!Temple there !!!

In Ezekiel’s day (ca. 593 B.C.) , the prophet saw the In Ezekiel’s day (ca. 593 B.C.) , the prophet saw the Shekinah gloryShekinah glory

of the LORD depart from the First Temple and of the LORD depart from the First Temple and Jerusalem Jerusalem ( ( EzekielEzekiel

9:1-11:25). Yet, in his subsequent vision in ca. 573 B.C. 9:1-11:25). Yet, in his subsequent vision in ca. 573 B.C. Ezekiel be-Ezekiel be-

held in a vision the future return of the full Glory of held in a vision the future return of the full Glory of God in the God in the

Spirit return to Temple ( Spirit return to Temple ( Cf. Cf. EzekielEzekiel 43:1-12 and 43:1-12 and Isaiah Isaiah 4:2-6 4:2-6 ).).

In the New Jerusalem the Glory will never depart nor In the New Jerusalem the Glory will never depart nor diminish !diminish !

( ( IsaiahIsaiah 66:1,2; 66:1,2; RevelationRevelation 21:22-26; 22:1-5). 21:22-26; 22:1-5).

On Ezekiel’s Future On Ezekiel’s Future TempleTemple

(Chapters 40-48)(Chapters 40-48)

Appendix: Diagrams and IllustrationsAppendix: Diagrams and Illustrations11

11Paul Jablonowski, Paul Jablonowski, Sons to GlorySons to Glory (Harvest, AL.: (Harvest, AL.:

www.sonstoglory.com,, 2006), ch. 7, various pages. 2006), ch. 7, various pages.

On Ezekiel’s Future TempleOn Ezekiel’s Future TempleI. The Sanctuary ( Top View ).I. The Sanctuary ( Top View ).


II. Temple Gateways ( Top View).II. Temple Gateways ( Top View).


III. Altar of Sacrifice (Top View)III. Altar of Sacrifice (Top View)


IV. Priests’ Chambers (Top View)IV. Priests’ Chambers (Top View)


V. Millennial Temple Order of Service

1)1) Ezekiel 43:18-27 specifies the ordinances for Ezekiel 43:18-27 specifies the ordinances for Consecrating the Consecrating the

Altar of Sacrifice.Altar of Sacrifice.

2) Ezekiel 44:1-9 specifies the laws of Admittance 2) Ezekiel 44:1-9 specifies the laws of Admittance into theinto the

Temple. Temple. 3) Ezekiel 44:10-31 shows ordinances for Ministers 3) Ezekiel 44:10-31 shows ordinances for Ministers

of theof the Temple.Temple.4) Ezekiel 45:9-14 discusses laws of Economics in 4) Ezekiel 45:9-14 discusses laws of Economics in

the Temple.the Temple.5) Ezekiel 45:13-16 specifies the Ordinances for 5) Ezekiel 45:13-16 specifies the Ordinances for

the Prince.the Prince.6)6) Ezekiel 45:17-46:15 discusses the Worship Ezekiel 45:17-46:15 discusses the Worship

System in KeepingSystem in Keeping the Feasts.the Feasts.7) Ezekiel 46:19-24 discusses the Preparation of 7) Ezekiel 46:19-24 discusses the Preparation of

Offerings.Offerings.

VI.VI. Israel’s Future Land Divisions. Israel’s Future Land Divisions. ((EzekielEzekiel 45:1-8 and 47:13 - 48:35.) 45:1-8 and 47:13 - 48:35.)

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