Ezekiel 42 - Introduction

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1.

In what way are Chapter s 40-48 to be regarded as the climax of all which Ezekiel had been saying?

2.

Who conducted Ezekiel through his visionary tour of the Zion-to-be?

3.

What three basic approaches to Ezekiel's Temple have been taken? What are the strong points and weak points of each approach?

4.

What basic lessons can be gleaned from these Chapter s re gardless of the system of interpretation which is followed?

5.

How long after the destruction of Jerusalem did Ezekiel receive this final vision?

6.

Who were the Zadokites? Why is the priesthood restricted to the sons of Zadok in the new Temple?

7.

If the Temple is to be interpreted symbolically, why does Ezekiel go into such tedious detail about its structure and operation?

8.

What were the outer dimensions of the new Temple?

9.

What did Ezekiel see returning to Jerusalem in this vision? What explanation did Ezekiel hear the divine voice make concerning that visionary Temple?

10.

How does God describe the people who live in the new Temple age?

11.

What was Ezekiel told to do with the information which he received in the Temple vision?