The epistle of Second Timothy is considered to be one of Paul’s most personal letters. He is writing during his second and final imprisonment to his trusted and beloved son in the faith. Paul knows his execution is imminent. His concern is not for himself, but for Timothy, who must continue in the spiritual battle. His theme, “the good soldier of Jesus Christ” follows that of first Timothy, “Fight the good fight” (1Ti 1:18; 1Ti 6:12).
Gene Cunningham - September 25, 2003
Ezekiel #37
Jesus Christ has claimed this earth (Psa 24:1-10). David asked who can do this. Ezekiel saw the Glory of the Lord departing the temple out through the East Gate (Eze 10:4-5, Eze 10:18-19, Eze 11:23), like Jesus last trip away from the temple via the same route (Mat 23:39, Mat 24:1). Ezekiel's vision anticipates the second coming of Jesus Christ, who is the Glory of the Lord (Eze 43:1-7) Eze 43:13). Who is the King and who is the Prince (Eze 44:1-5)? The East Gate is holy; no man is to enter by it except the Prince of Israel, David (Eze 44:2-3, Eze 37:24-25, Psa 89:20-29). Prince will present offerings (Eze 45:21-25). David is the firstborn and will be high priest of the nation (Eze 45:22); David will lead the worship (Eze 46:1-3). The Prince will fellowship with his people (Eze 46:10). Why are there priests and why are there sacrifices? The Levites will be gatekeepers — the sons of Korah who rebelled (Num 16), but were allowed to be door-keepers (Eze 44:10-14, Psa 84:10, Psa 42; 44-49, 84-85; 87-88, 1Ch 26:19). Sons of Zadok stayed faithful to Solomon and will serve close to the Lord and teach (Eze 44:15-16, Eze 44:23, Heb 5:14, Eze 44:28). David will own the land as double portion (Eze 45:7, Psa 23:6). We are rewarded or faithfulness (Rev 3:12). Levitical sacrifices (1) Burnt offering (Lev 1:1-17) pictures the work on the cross; (2) Grain offering in (Lev 2:1-16) is comprised of fine meal (Joh 12:24) and fine oil - a picture of the Christ empowered by the Holy Spirit (2Co 5:21); (3) Peace offering (Lev 3:1-17) which speaks of the benefit of salvation, namely, reconciliation; (4) Sin offering (Lev 4:1-35) speaks of sin we commit unknowingly; (5) Trespass offering (Lev 5:1-19) pictures sin we commit knowingly after salvation. Today, 1Jo 1:9 contains both those concepts. Why is there a river flowing to the east? The water flows from the throne room in the temple with water which will heal the dead sea (Eze 47:1-12, Rev 22:1-2). The name of the city "The Lord is There" (Eze 48:35).
Scripture References: Ezekiel 44:15-16, Ezekiel 43:1-7, Revelation 3:12, Ezekiel 45:21-25, Leviticus 5:1-19, Psalms 84:10, Matthew 24:1, Psalms 23:6, Psalms 89:20-29, Leviticus 4:1-35, Ezekiel 44:10-14, Matthew 23:39, Ezekiel 45:7, Ezekiel 37:24-25, Leviticus 3:1-17, Numbers 46:10, Ezekiel 11:23, Ezekiel 44:28, Ezekiel 44:2-3, John 12:24, Ezekiel 46:10, Ezekiel 48:35, Ezekiel 10:18-19, Hebrews 5:14, Ezekiel 44:1-5, Leviticus 2:1-16, Ezekiel 46:1-3, Revelation 22:1-2, Ezekiel 10:4-5, Ezekiel 44:23, Ezekiel 43:13, Leviticus 1:1-17, Ezekiel 45:22, Ezekiel 47:1-12, Psalms 24:1-10
From Series: "Ezekiel - 2002"
Ezekiel's vision of God's glory effected his life.