• “Pure Worship Restored!”: (10 min.)

  • Eze 43:10-12​—Ezekiel’s temple vision was meant to move the exiled Jews to repentance and to reassure them that pure worship would be restored to its rightful, elevated state (w99 3/1 8 ¶3; it-2 1082 ¶2)

  • Eze 44:23​—The priests would instruct the people about “the difference between what is unclean and what is clean”

  • Eze 45:16​—The people would support those whom Jehovah had appointed to take the lead (w99 3/1 10 ¶10)

Ezekiel’s temple vision reassured the faithful remnant of exiled Jews that pure worship would be restored. At the same time, it reminded them of Jehovah’s high standards of pure worship.

The priests would teach the people Jehovah’s standards

44:23

List some examples of how the faithful and discreet slave has taught us the difference between what is unclean and what is clean. (kr 110-117)

The people would support those taking the lead

45:16

What are some ways that we can show our support of the elders in the congregation?

Ezekiel’s temple vision lifted the hearts of exiled Israelites and confirmed earlier prophecies of restoration. Pure worship would occupy an exalted place for those blessed by Jehovah.

The vision promised organization, cooperation, and security

47:7-14

• Flourishing, fruitful land

• An inheritance for each family

Before land was allotted to the people, a special portion of the land was “set apart” as a “contribution” to Jehovah

48:9, 10

How can I demonstrate that Jehovah’s worship takes first place in my life? (w06 4/15 27-28 ¶13-14)