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The Purpose of Sacrifices in Ezekiel's Temple Why will there be sacrifices at this temple? These sacrifices would have been appropriate for the Israelites since Christ had not yet come, but why afterward? Didn’t Christ’s one sacrifice on the cross eliminate the need for all animal sacrifices? Yes. The writer of the book of Hebrews says to Jewish believers of the early church, The outer tabernacle…is a symbol for the present time. Accordingly both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make the worshiper perfect in conscience, since they relate only to food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until a time of reformation” (Hebrews 9:8b-10, NIV). The writer continues, “it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins” (Hebrews 10:4, NIV). Christ's death fulfilled the requirements for a perfect sacrifice. A picture What then could possibly be the purpose of Millennial sacrifices, if all who enter the Millennium, both Jews and Gentiles, are Christians? (Revelation 7:9-17). The millennial temple could serve as a picture of Christ’s redemption on the cross through the use of animal sacrifices. Although only saved Jews and Gentiles will enter the Millennium, children will be born during that time. As in Old Testament days, the offerings would give them a picture of Christ’s sacrifice. An object lesson Today, we remember Christ’s death on the cross with Communion services. But when he comes back, there'll be no more need for communion services—he'll be present. How, then, will children learn about the death of Christ and the payment for sin? They'll know as the Old Testament saints discovered—by offering sacrifices and observing significant feast days. In the Millennium, it will tempt children who grow up in Christian homes in a perfect environment to think they're Christians. However, when the priests slay their lamb or goat and burn it, they can perceive their corruption and the cost of their sin. This object lesson will serve to lead many to faith in the same way the Old Testament saints were led to belief (Galatians 3:24). Salvation has always been by God’s grace through faith, but salvation came at a high cost, and that cost needs to be understood. Do we comprehend the cost of Christ’s sacrifice? Jesus Christ, God’s Son, died for us on the cross, in our place. He forgave all our wrongs and gave us hope of eternal life in heaven and on the new earth. Have we sorrowed over our sin and begged God to forgive us? (more...). After Christ reigns for one thousand years, the temple will be done away with. Following that, the world will be rejuvenated. Then a new Jerusalem will come down from heaven, and God will dwell with us forever (Revelation 21). Amen.

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