Nick Hansen - March 31, 2019

The throne of God King of Glory Many OT references packed into 3 verses: Leviticus 26 “I will walk among you…” Isaiah 52 “Come out from them and be separate… touch no unclean thing Jeremiah 31:9 “…because I am Israel’s Father…” Israel… God’s covenant people Believers in Christ… God’s (new) covenant people Wide enough to include gentiles. A king has subjects… God has a holy people God is enthroned in holy majesty, and usually has dwelt in The tabernacle (HOLY) The temple (HOLY) NO IDOLS ALLOWED!!! Idolatry, right in God’s Temple Ezekiel is lifted by the Spirit and has A vision v.4 “just as I had seen it in the plain” A statue idol v.6 “even greater abominations” The temple decorated with idol images 70 elders burning incense v.13 “even greater abominations” Women mourning over an idol v.15 “even greater abominations” Men worshiping the sun God’s Royal throne chariot Ezekiel 9 describes the price of sin… God’s judgement, death. Ezekiel 10 describes God’s glory departing from the temple This vision is consistent with Ezekiel 1, 24 years later It’s God’s throne chariot, magnificent, glorious, majestic… awesome In chapter 43 God’s presence returns to the (probably millenial) temple, looking the same way Why? Ezekiel was being equipped for his commission Many of God’s servants have a specific impactful event before their ministry/role begins God is Sovereign and on His throne under all circumstances 3. A limited glimpse of God’s majesty and glory for us Omniscience, omnipotence are evident Significance of the Cherubs…? 4. Even in exile, God was still faithful to His people What’s the point? Back to 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 The physical temple structure isn’t the main thing It’s the hearts of God’s people that matters What is in our temples?