Ezekiel 40 began by establishing the time and place where the prophet had the vision of the future Temple. He said he was brought to a very high mountain and given a tour. The prophet saw a man glistening like bronze with measuring instruments in his hand. There he was told to pay attention to all that he would see and hear, and to make it known to the house of Israel.
The man in Ezekiel’s vision was seen taking measurements of the different features he saw in this visionary tour. The measure of the outer wall surrounding the temple compound is described in verses 5-16. Then the dimensions of the eastern gate, the guardrooms, and other rooms known as vestibules and windows. The measurement of the outer court, its chambers, the passageway around it, as well as the north and south gates are given in verses 17-27.
We can be lost trying to figure out what the whole physical
structure of the temple looks like from the description given in the chapter. Some preachers seem to be able to see unique truths from the different
dimensions given. This is not our attempt in this reflection.
From the precise dimension and measurement of each part of the structure,
we conclude that the God we worship is perfect. He deals with precision.
Everything fits perfectly in His plan. In
Him, things do not happen accidentally. They happen according to His schedule
and plan. By trusting, worshipping, and serving Him, we are in good hands.
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