By Michael C. Mack 1. What’s the best adventure involving water you’ve ever experienced? Read Ezekiel 47:1-12. 2. Pretend your group is on a guided tour with Ezekiel and “the man.” Section by section, take turns describing in your own words what you see and hear, as if you’re reporting it all for a […]
By Sam E. Stone Last week’s study ended with Ezekiel 43:21. After that Ezekiel was given further instruction about those who would serve in the temple, the allotment of land, and priestly duties for various occasions. Now the prophet is back at the entrance to the temple. Worship in the kingdom of God is […]
By Sam E. Stone At this point in our study, Ezekiel had witnessed the measuring of the outer wall and then the angel brought him back to the eastern gate of the temple where the tour had begun (see 40:6). Nineteen years earlier the prophet had seen the glory of God leave the temple […]
By John H. Corbin The specifications and dimensions listed in Ezekiel for building the altar were tedious and extremely specific. I believe this was a test by God to see if the people he had placed in exile were actually turning their attention to his authority. Once they constructed the altar according to every […]
By David Faust I’ve experienced a lot of change this year. After 12 years as president of Cincinnati Christian University, I changed jobs and returned to church-based ministry one state away in Indianapolis. As relocations go, moving 118 miles wasn’t a big deal, but the transition required a surprising number of adjustments. I now […]
