Study 34 From the Book of
Ezekiel is: Ezekiel 47:1-12
The prophet is shown
another aspect of what it means when God dwells in the midst of His redeemed
and reconciled people.
1.
Notice
particularly where the river comes from. What may those who seek reform,
whether it be social, political, or moral learn from the revelation here given
to Ezekiel? Cf. Ps. 46:4; Is. 33:21; Rev. 22:1, 2.
2.
What
is symbolized by the increasing depth and extend of the waters? How long is it
since you first came to Christ, and became a temple for His indwelling? Are the
living waters flowing from your life in increasing measure? If not, what is
wrong? Cf. Jn.7:37-39
3.
The
river of life sought out the most desolate and seemingly irrecoverable region
in all the land, and brought life and healing. Recall how this was also
Christ’s method. Cf. Mk. 2:16, 17; Lk. 15:1, 2; 19:10; 23:42, 43. What have
these things to say to us?
Notes
1.
Verse
1. The waters flowed from the sanctuary across the inner court, south of the
altar, and appeared on the right -hand side of the outer east gate.
2.
Verse
8. ‘The sea’: i.e., Dead Sea, in which nothing can live.
3.
Verse
12. Cf. Ps. 1:3; Je. 17:8; Rev. 22:2.
