Design – Gods prerogative
Ezekiel 40-42/Matthew 5-6
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OT
40:4 He said to me, “Son of man, watch and listen. Pay close attention to everything I show you. You have been brought here so I can show you many things. Then you will return to the people of Israel and tell them everything you have seen.”
NT
5:3-12 “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.”
OT Flash Points
Measurements & details of the Temple & Courts
In order “to show you many things” & Ezekiel was to tell everything to Israel
Gateways E, N, S & to inner courts where the sacrifices were prepared
Rooms, windows, entrances, paneled, decorated – measured
Clothes are to be changed when going out
To separate the holy from the common
NT Flash Points
Radical!
Outline of the difference between Children of God & the rest of humanity
Too hard?
Perspective
Spend some time in the deep red letters
Penned in the blood of the Lamb