QT 10/09/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 42 God’s Holy Design 神圣的设计
QT 10/09/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 42 God’s Holy Design
READ http://www.esv.org/eze42
We saw in a recent survey that more and more people are embracing that which The LORD has designated as to be avoided. In the midst of various voices and noises, would people of the earth go the way of the LORD or the way of ancient Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 13–19)? Vapes and self-harm inflict further damage on the human body, mind and emotions. How is God’s people going to participate in His plan to rescue and restore humanity?
Scripture: Ezekiel 42 (ESV)
Key Verse: “Then he measured the temple, a hundred cubits long; the yard and the building with its walls were also a hundred cubits long.” (Ezekiel 42:15)
Observation:
Ezekiel 42 might seem, at first glance, like a purely architectural chapter—full of measurements, dimensions, and room descriptions. But as we dig deeper, we see something profound: God cares deeply about holiness, order, and preparation for His presence. The chapter describes the priests' chambers, rooms designated for those who minister before the Lord, and it ends with a powerful statement: “This was the law of the temple: the whole territory on the top of the mountain all around shall be most holy” (Ezek. 43:12, echoing what 42 builds toward).
Interpretation:
God was showing Ezekiel—and us—that His presence demands holiness. The priests had their rooms, their garments, and their responsibilities set apart. Nothing ordinary was to mix with the holy. Even their clothes had to be changed before leaving the inner court (v.14), underscoring that God's holiness isn't casual. It’s not something we approach flippantly.
But we no longer need a physical temple to encounter God—Jesus is our High Priest, and we are now God’s temple (1 Corinthians 6:19). Yet, this passage challenges us: Are we preparing our hearts to be a dwelling place for God? Are we keeping our lives “set apart” for Him?
Application:
(1) Reverence: God is not a buddy to be manipulated—He is holy. Let’s approach Him with reverence, awe, and love.
(2) Purity: Just as the priests had to change garments and prepare, we are called to live lives that reflect God's holiness. Not through legalism, but through the power of the Spirit.
(3) Order: God’s design for the temple was not random. Your life, too, isn’t random. God has a divine order and purpose for you. Trust Him in the details.
Prayer:
Holy God, thank You that through Jesus I can boldly enter Your presence. Help me never to take that lightly. Set me apart for Your glory. Cleanse my heart. Let every part of my life reflect the sacredness of being Your dwelling place. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
QT 10/09/2025 星期三. 以西结书 42 神圣的设计
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/Eze/42/
近期调查显示，越来越多的人正拥抱主所命定当避开的事物。在纷杂喧嚣中，世人究竟要行耶和华的道，还是效法古时所多玛、蛾摩拉的道路（创世记13-19章）？电子烟与自残行为正持续摧残人类的身心与情感。神的子民当如何参与祂拯救并复兴人类的计划？
关键经文：他量了内院，就领我出朝东的门，又量了整个殿的周围。”（以西结书42:15）
观察：
以西结书42章乍看似乎纯属建筑章节——充斥着度量、尺寸与房间描述。但深入探究后，我们发现其中蕴含深刻真义：神极度重视圣洁、秩序与预备祂同在的准备。本章描述了祭司的居所——那些侍奉耶和华者的专属房间，并以强有力的宣告作结：“圣殿的律例是这样：山顶全境四围都要成为至圣之地”（结43:12，呼应42章所铺垫的主题）。
释义：
神向以西结——也向我们——显明祂的同在要求圣洁。祭司们有专属的房间、圣衣和职责，凡属世的都不可玷污圣洁。他们离开内院时甚至必须更换衣裳（第14节），这彰显神的圣洁不容轻慢，绝非可随意接近之事。
但如今我们无需实体圣殿就能遇见神——耶稣是我们的大祭司，我们已成为神的殿（哥林多前书6:19）。然而这段经文向我们发问：我们是否预备好内心成为神的居所？是否持守生命为祂“分别为圣”？
应用：
(1) 敬畏：神不是任人摆布的伙伴——祂是圣洁的。当以敬畏、惊叹与爱慕之心亲近祂。
(2) 纯洁：祭司须更衣预备，我们同样蒙召活出彰显神圣洁的生命。非靠律法主义，乃凭圣灵大能。
(3) 秩序：神设计圣殿自有章法，你的人生亦非偶然。神为你预备了属天的秩序与旨意。在细节中信靠祂。
祷告：
圣洁的上帝，感谢祢借着耶稣使我能坦然无惧地来到祢面前。求祢助我永不轻忽这份恩典，使我分别为圣荣耀祢。洁净我的心，让生命每个角落都彰显作祢居所的圣洁。奉耶稣的名求。阿们。
