Only More Questions
Rather than answering questions, reading about Ezekiel’s temple only raises more–at least in my mind. That this is a future temple (in other words it hasn’t been built yet) is widely accepted, but the ramifications of that fact are far-reaching.
Jesus’ last words from the cross were, “It is finished,” (John 19:30), and yet God describes in Ezekiel sacrificing animals in this yet unbuilt temple. Further, He describes that the nation will be ruled by a prince who will also offer sacrifices and have sons (Ez. 46:17). Obviously the sacrificial system will be re-instituted, by God, at some future date, and the nation of Israel will have a prince again.
My feeble brain has a hard time grasping that, but there it is. Why would there ever be a need to sacrifice another animal? I don’t know, but the Word says it will happen, and that it is God’s design, so for now that is enough. Some day I may be one of those annoying children driving God crazy with my “But why…?” questions. I’m glad He is a patient Father.
If you’re reading through the Daily Walk Bible, today’s passage is Ezekiel 44-48.
