Similarities indicate continuation of Tabernacle ritual. 

Differences indicate changes for a new era. 

Sacrifices that cease are of special interest. These spotlight what Mosaic shadows have found their reality. These define what Messiah has done as God’s suffering servant. Christ’s death made atonement for sin and therefore the Day of Atonement festival ceases.

As the mystery of Ezekiel’s Temple unfolds, we make sense of God’s revelation to Ezekiel. But in doing so, it radically alters our theology. 

Current thinking is that the cross fulfills all functions of the court altar. But if that were true,