1. This is the place of my throne (1-12)

The exiles' great hope was to return to Jerusalem and worship God in his temple, but the temple was destroyed when Jerusalem fell (40:1). In the 25th year of the exile Ezekiel had a great vision of a new temple, filled with the glory of God. When the Israelites put away their lifeless idols and their prostitution (both physical and spiritual), the Lord would come and live among his people forever. This prophecy could only be fulfilled by Jesus, for he alone can live with us forever (Jn 1:14; 2:19-22). Ezekiel was to write down the temple plan so that the people could consider it and repent.

2. The altar (13-27)

God's way of demonstrating the sinfulness of sin and its terrible consequences was by the sacrificial system. The altar and the blood sacrifices point to Christ, the perfect and final sacrifice for sin.

Application: Lord, you are holy, but I am unholy. Cleanse me from sin and dwell in my heart.
One Word: God dwells among forgiven sinners