A New Priesthood Means a New Law

[Sung Psalm 26]

[We apologize for the rough sound in this recording]

If you want to understand the concept of holiness in Ezekiel 44 think about the nuclear crisis in Japan!

Iain Duguid puts it well:

“the sanctuary was seen as a danger zone, somewhat comparable to a nuclear power plant… Access to some areas of the site is strictly limited, and special clothing has to be worn for some processes to prevent lethal contact between those operating the plant and the radioactive material, and to prevent radioactivity being transmitted by them to the outside world. In an analogous way, the priests had to take special care in their dress and their conduct to avoid danger to themselves and to prevent dangerous levels of holiness being brought into contact with the general public.” (p504)

In the light of the catastrophic meltdown of the temple under the kings, you can understand why Ezekiel is so concerned for “safety” in the new temple!

The glory of God will consume all those who are improperly clothed. If you are not clothed in Christ and his righteousness, then the radiation of God's holiness will destroy you!