DeaconDean
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This is most certainly not a return to the Torah, for both the sacrifices and the laws are distinctly different. And under the Torah, no changes of any kind were permissible. The big difference, which you noticed in passing, is that the Prince will then be appointed to act as priest. This is not only different from Torah law, but under that law, any ruler that presumed to offer sacrifices was severely punished by God himself.
Whey you imagine that one part of the Bible "goes against" another part of it, you reveal only that you do not understand what it is saying.
But nor accepting dispensationalism, you have blocked yourself from being able to understand this.
A God that could "change the rules," as He clearly did when Jesus died, can change them again after Jesus returns.
What is suitable at one time is not suitable at another. But a third system is entirely within God's prerogative.
Here, is where you and I disagree, permanently.
According to the Torah, the priesthood was promised to Aaron and his offspring, as a "perpetual" office. (Ex. 29:9)
While God, as author of the Law is allowed to change it, that change negates what He said in the Torah.
Secondly, if Satan is bound for a thousand years as it is stated in Rev. 20:3, there will be no sin during this time. So why would we need a "literal sacrifice for sin"? (Eze. 44: 27-29; 45:17 to end; 46. In the two latter chapters the sacrificial observances of Sabbaths and new moons, as well as the daily sacrifices, were to be resumed. Further, chapter 45: 21 ordains the restoration of the Passover, to be observed with seven days; eating of unleavened bread, and sin offerings of bullocks, rams and kids.
According to the NT, sacrificing was done away with permanently. (Heb. 10:26)
Ezekiel was given visions and ordinances concerning sacrifices. Sacrifices for sin, sacrifices for trespasses, burnt offerings, meat offerings, and peace offerings.
The book of Hebrews tells us that Christ put an end to sacrificing forever.
The book of Hebrews was written to Jews who were newly converted to Christianity and who were in danger of falling back into Judaism. THat is why the writter said "there remaineth no sacrifice for sin." (cf. Heb. 10:26) Which meant that if a Jew sinned, they could no longer run back to the temple and sacrifice for sin because there was no longer a sacrifice for sin. Jesus having "had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever". (Heb. 10:12) And just a couple of verses later the writer of Hebrews says: "there is no more offering for sin". (cf. Heb. 10:18)
Yet the book of Ezekiel is explicit that there will be a river of blood flowing from the temple from sacrifices for sin.
"For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins." -Heb. 10:4 (KJV)
Thirdly, it will not matter who you are, Jew or Gentile. During this time, Ezekiel is explicit that everybody alike, will submit to "ritual circumcision".
Ezekiel, speaking with the authority of God says:
"Thus saith the Lord GOD; No stranger, uncircumcised in heart, nor uncircumcised in flesh, shall enter into my sanctuary, of any stranger that is among the children of Israel." -Eze. 44:9 (KJV)
In other words, to go to Israel, whether your a Jew or not, before you can enter the temple, you will have to submit to circumcision. This will be law for everybody, both Jew and Gentile!
As Paul taught, if you relent and submit yourselves to ritual circumcision, then you are bound to fulfill the Law. And everything that Christ has done for you, is of no effect. (cf. Gal. 5:3-4)
If Christ has already established God's will, and made us acceptable to God, why would it be necessary for sacrifices to establish God's will and make Israel acceptable in the millennium?
"And when these days are expired, it shall be, that upon the eighth day, and so forward, the priests shall make your burnt offerings upon the altar, and your peace offerings; and I will accept you, saith the Lord GOD." -Eze. 43:27 (KJV)
I seriously think you need to re-read the last nine chapters of Ezekiel.
God Bless
Till all are one.
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