Ezekiel 40-41 Crunching God's Numbers

Thirteen years after Ezekiel’s last vision, which is also 14 years since the capture of Jerusalem, Ezekiel is transported in a vision to see what will become someday (in our future) the reconstructed Jewish Temple.  God lets Ezekiel know that there is GREAT IMPORTANCE to all of these numbers.  The descriptions include precise measurements, but the interpretation of the placement of much of this can get confusing. 

The descriptions of the inside of this Temple include three stories with 30 rooms per story, almost like an atrium hotel arrangement.  We tend to think of the Temple as a place of worship, but a large part of this design seems to be dedicated to living areas for those working there as well!

My commentary had something to say about what otherwise might be considered very boring reading:  “The detailed measurements … remind us that in all OUR service we must build according to God’s specifications”, not our own.  This includes our education and our continuing education, as well as the way in which we serve.

Father, it was admittedly tough trying to keep focused on this as I read this morning.  The numbers seemed to flow together.  But I know that You will be giving divine guidance when this Temple is someday constructed, and we will know that You’re living with us here on earth is getting closer every minute.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford