Ezekiel 48:1-35

Ezekiel ends the book with a description of the division of the land of Israel by tribe, the division of the area dedicated to the temple and the gates to the city.  The boundaries of the nation are clearly described, and the order in which the land shall be divided from north to south.  God is a God of details and He has revealed very carefully how this land is to be divided.  He clearly has a plan for the future of this world in which we live and we can rest assured in His control over all of history and all of our lives.

THE DIVISION OF LAND FOR THE TRIBES: Ezekiel is given the order in which each of the tribes of Israel is to receive their inheritance.  Starting from the north and moving to the south the name of each tribe is given and the land that has been allotted to them.  This will be a permanent division for the people to be able to inherit this land and dwell there securely just as the Lord had promised to Abraham and the prophets.  God will always fulfill His promises.

THE DEDICATION OF LAND FOR THE TEMPLE: The area in the center of the land is to be dedicated to the structure of the temple that has been described in the previous chapters.  The land surrounding the temple is to be used for the priests and the left over portion of land was to e common ground for all the people to be able to worship.  Just as the temple occupies the center of the property; worship should be at the very center of our lives and the purpose for our existence.


THE DESCRIPTION OF GATES FOR EACH TRIBE: The city is to have one gate for each tribe so there will be twelve gates in which people can go into the city.  The name of this city is to be called the Lord is there indicating that the Lord Jesus will take of residence in this city as the rightful king of the nation just as He is the rightful king of all who place their faith in Him.

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