College Press Bible Study Textbook Series
Ezekiel 47 - Introduction
REVIEW QUESTIONS
1.
What stood at the center of Old Testament worship? What is the New Testament altar? (See Hebrews 13:10.)
2.
What were the horns of the altar?
3.
To what two uses was the Old Testament altar put?
4.
What was the significance of the burnt-offering? the peace-offering? the meal-offering? Why was salt sprinkled on the burnt-offering?
5.
Why were the Levites demoted in privilege in Ezekiel's Temple?
6.
What restriction would be put on aliens in the new Temple age?
7.
How were the Zadokite priests to be dressed when they served in the Temple? What is the significance of this dress?
8.
What duties did Ezekiel envision being performed by priests in the new Temple age?
9.
Why did God require such strict ritual regarding priests who contacted dead bodies?
10.
Why would the Zadokite priests receive no inheritance?
11.
In the new apportionment of Canaan who would possess the central section of the land?
12.
What appeal does Ezekiel make to future rulers of Israel?
13.
What responsibility would the prince have in reference to the Temple offerings?
14.
What various festival days does Ezekiel mention in connection with the new age?
15.
Why was the eastern gate of the Temple forever to remain shut?
16.
What restrictions were placed on the prince in reference to the disposition of his property?
17.
What is symbolized by the river which flowed forth from the Temple of God? What problems do literalists have in dealing with Ezekiel's river?
18.
How does the original apportionment of land to the twelve tribes differ from that described by Ezekiel?
19.
What inheritance rights would aliens have in the new Canaan?
20.
How is Ezekiel's description of the new Jerusalem similar to that of John in Revelation?