Ezekiel 46 Footnotes

46:1-8 The prophet spelled out regulations for the Sabbath in great detail. Every aspect of worship in the new temple will be a celebration of the redemptive work of the Messiah. Israel will celebrate their salvation through the redemption Christ has already purchased for them.

46:19-24 Kitchens were provided in the temple courtyard so the priests could prepare their communion portion of the animal and grain offerings for their consumption. This arrangement was meant to avoid any defilement by contact with the general population.