What is the meaning of Ezekiel 46:15? Thus they shall provide • The pronoun “they” points to the priests of Ezekiel’s millennial temple (Ezekiel 44:15). • “Provide” speaks of intentional, continual responsibility; worship is never haphazard (Exodus 29:38-42). • God Himself sets the pattern—He supplies grace; His servants supply obedience (Romans 12:1). the lamb • A single year-old lamb (Numbers 28:3) symbolizes innocence and substitution, anticipating Christ, “the Lamb of God” (John 1:29). • Sacrificing a lamb each morning underscores the perpetual sufficiency of Jesus’ once-for-all sacrifice (Hebrews 10:10-14). the grain offering • Fine flour mingled with oil (Leviticus 2:1) represents the perfect, sinless humanity of Christ and the believer’s thankful response. • Grain offerings accompanied burnt offerings to show that devoted worship involves both surrender (burnt) and gratitude (grain) (Psalm 100:4). and the oil • Oil pictures the Holy Spirit’s empowering presence (1 Samuel 16:13). • Added to the grain, it reminds worshipers that fellowship with God is Spirit-enabled, not self-generated (Zechariah 4:6). every morning • Regularity underscores faithfulness; God’s mercies are “new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22-23). • Morning sacrifice set the tone for the day, aligning hearts with God before other tasks (Psalm 5:3). as a regular burnt offering • “Regular” translates the idea of an enduring statute, echoing Numbers 28:6-8. • The burnt offering was wholly consumed—total consecration. Believers today are called to the same wholehearted devotion (Mark 12:30). summary Ezekiel 46:15 highlights continuous, Spirit-empowered, Christ-centered worship. God’s people, led by faithful priests, bring what He prescribes—a spotless lamb, grain mixed with oil—each new morning. The pattern looks back to Israel’s ancient sacrifices, forward to the future temple, and ultimately to Christ’s finished work, urging us to daily present ourselves wholly to the Lord. |
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