Opening the Scriptures! Three Year Study thru the Bible

1. 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

2. 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)

3. What Temple is Ezekiel 40-48 describing? • Three Basic Interpretations • 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.

4. What Temple is Ezekiel 40-48 describing? • Three Basic Interpretations • 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.

5. 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

6. Timeline Abraham – Year 2,000 Creation – Year 0 Jesus Reigns! – 6,000 Jesus! – Year 4,000 Millennium 7,000 years 4,000 BC 2,000 BC 0 2,008 AD

7. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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

19. 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!

20. Temple River Water flowing, running

21. Temple River Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit

22. John 7:37-39 Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.

23. 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.”

24. 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

25. Temple River Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit From Right of Altar

26. Temple River Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit From Right of Altar –Jesus, High Priest 1,000 cubits – to Ankles

27. Temple River Water flowing, running – Holy Spirit From Right of Altar –Jesus, High Priest 1,000 cubits – to Ankles – Walk in the Spirit

28. Galatians 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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.

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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.”

36. 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

37. 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

38. Romans 14:17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

39. Acts 13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

40. 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.

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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.”

45. 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?

46. 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!”

47. 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

48. 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!