* The first 12 verses of Ezekiel 47 talk about the life-giving spirit that flows from the Temple.

* This is an OT pic of how God’s Spirit flows through us to others.

* We are to bring life wherever we go and with whomever we are in relationship with.

* Then in verse 13 through the end of the chapter God talks about boundaries.

* This is such a good picture of what we need in our relationships.

* We first need God’s Spirit to breathe life into our relationship, then we need to erect boundaries to protect it.

* This is what boundaries are for - to protect the life of what’s inside.

* Boundaries allow us to flourish in community with others.