1. A New Temple Is Coming

2. Interpreting Complex Passages First Understand It Literally Look For A Symbolic Meaning If There Is… – Language That Indicates A Symbolic Meaning – A “Contradiction” of Scripture or Reality A Vision, A Comparison “Like” – Ezekiel 40:1-4 The children of Israel are not to build this temple, but to learn about their sins from its design. – Ezekiel 43:10-11

3. Applying Symbolic Literature Determine The Connection To The Immediate Context & The Overall Meaning of The Book. The Context: The Future Hope of God’s People The Book: You Shall “Know That I Am The Lord” Clear Passages That Aid Our Understanding – 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 – Ephesians 2:19-22 – 1 Corinthians 15:57

4. Learning From Ezekiel’s New Temple Strong Contrast & Vivid Imagery Reinforces The People’s Failure & Need For God’s Help. – Chapter 40-42 The Future Temple’s Sanctification – God’s Glory (Ch. 43:1-12) – Purified Altar for The Sin Offering (Ch. 43:20-21) A Redeemed Priesthood – Chapter 44:4-16, 1 Peter 2:9

5. Learning From Ezekiel’s New Temple A Holy Place That Requires Holy Living – Stop Using Violence (Ch. 45:8-9) – Restore Honest Business Dealings (Ch. 45:10-12) – Respect Holy Days (Ch. 45:18-25) – Respect Sacrifices (Ch. 46:13) The Lands of the Future Temple – All Receive A Portion (Ch. 48:2-7, 23-29) – The Lord, His Sanctuary, The Priests (Ch. 48:8-22) – Twelve Gates & Called “The Lord is There” (vs. 30-35)

6. A New Temple Is Coming