QT 09/09/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 41 A Temple for the Holy God 圣洁之神的殿宇
QT 09/09/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 41 A Temple for the Holy God
READ http://www.esv.org/eze41
Key Verse:
“And he measured the length of the building facing the separate yard that was at the back and its galleries on either side—a hundred cubits.” (Ezekiel 41:12, ESV)
Reflection
Ezekiel 41 is part of a larger vision in which God gives the prophet a detailed description of a future temple. The precision and structure may seem overwhelming at first—measurements, walls, thresholds, and decorations—but they all serve a divine purpose. God is painting a picture of holiness, order, and His desire to dwell among His people.
In the Old Testament, the temple was the meeting place between God and man. Every measurement, every carving, every space reflected God's holiness and the requirement for purity in His presence. In Ezekiel’s vision, God is reestablishing that sacred space—but now with even greater glory in mind.
For believers today, this chapter is not merely about architecture. It is a foreshadowing of Christ, who came as the true temple (John 2:19-21). Jesus is where God meets humanity fully—God in flesh, dwelling among us (John 1:14). Through Him, we are not only welcomed into God’s presence but also become temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19).
Ezekiel’s temple shows us that God cares deeply about how He is worshiped, and that holiness matters. The intricate design of the temple reminds us that God is a God of detail and intentionality, and He desires a pure, set-apart people.
Gospel Connection
Ezekiel’s vision finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. The temple’s beauty and holiness point us to the One who makes us holy. Jesus tore down the dividing wall between us and God (Ephesians 2:14). Now, through His blood, we can enter God’s presence not with fear, but with confidence (Hebrews 4:16).
Application
(1) Are you cultivating your life as a holy temple for God? Holiness is not just avoiding sin—it's actively setting ourselves apart for God’s purposes.
(2) Do you take worship seriously, seeing it as entering the presence of a holy God? Worship isn’t casual—it’s sacred. Approach God with reverence, but also with joy, knowing Christ has made the way.
(3) Where in your life does God want to bring order, structure, or cleansing?
Let His Spirit search your heart and make room for His presence.
Prayer
Lord, You are holy and You dwell in holiness. Thank You for making a way through Jesus for me to come into Your presence. Help me live as a temple of Your Spirit, set apart and pleasing to You. Shape every part of my life—my thoughts, habits, and heart—to reflect Your glory. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
QT 09/09/2025 星期二. 以西结书 41 圣洁之神的殿宇
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/Eze/41/
关键经文：
在西边有一座朝向殿院空地的房子，深三十五公尺，长四十五公尺；屋子四周的墙厚两公尺半。”以西结书41:12
默想
以西结书41章是神向先知展现未来圣殿宏伟异象的一部分。初看那些精确的尺寸、墙体、门槛与装饰或许令人震撼，但这一切都承载着神圣的旨意。神正描绘着圣洁与秩序的图景，彰显祂渴望与子民同住的心意。
在旧约时代，圣殿是神与人相遇的场所。每一寸尺寸、每处雕刻、每个空间都彰显神的圣洁，并要求人以纯净之姿进入祂的同在。以西结的异象中，神正重建这圣所——但此刻更怀着荣耀加倍的计划。
对当代信徒而言，本章不仅关乎建筑。它预示着基督的到来——祂是那真正的圣殿（约翰福音2:19-21）。耶稣是神与人类完全相遇之处：道成肉身，住在我们中间（约翰福音1:14）。借着祂，我们不仅被接纳进入神的同在，更成为圣灵的殿（哥林多前书6:19）。
以西结的圣殿昭示：神极度重视敬拜的样式，圣洁至关重要。圣殿精妙的构造提醒我们，神是注重细节与深意的神，祂渴慕纯洁、分别为圣的子民。
福音关联
以西结的异象在耶稣基督里最终得以应验。圣殿的荣美与圣洁指向那位使我们成圣的主。耶稣拆毁了隔在我们与神之间的墙（以弗所书2:14）。如今借着祂的宝血，我们得以坦然无惧地进入神的同在（希伯来书4:16）。
应用
(1) 你是否正将生命塑造成圣洁的殿宇献给神？圣洁不仅是远离罪恶，更是主动分别为圣，成就神的旨意。
(2) 你是否认真对待敬拜，视其为进入圣洁神同在的时刻？敬拜非寻常之事，乃是神圣之举。当怀着敬畏之心，更带着喜乐亲近神，因基督已为我们开辟道路。
(3) 神渴望在你生命中哪些领域带来秩序、结构或洁净？让祂的灵察验你的心，为祂的同在预备空间。
祷告
主啊，祢是圣洁的，祢住在圣洁中。感谢祢借耶稣为我开辟道路，使我得以进入祢的同在。求祢帮助我活出圣灵的殿，成为分别为圣、讨祢喜悦的人。求祢塑造我生命的每个部分——我的思想、习惯和心意——使它们都彰显祢的荣耀。奉耶稣的名。阿们。
