The sins of israeljudah and ezekiel s visionjourney to the jerusalem temple previous ezekiel lessons list next. Ezekiel and his contemporaries confronted what for the israelites was the most traumatic possible challenge to their faith. This series of posts pairs a brief passage of scripture with associated study notes drawn from the gospel transformation bible. However, if we take the time to study it, we will discover that despite the strangeness of the man and his utterances this is the most clearly organized of the major prophetic books. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. Embedded in the pattern of the strange, the bizarre, and the wonderful is a word that still speaks to gods people today. As you read on in ezekiel 37 to verse 22, you realize that these two sticks are important in the gathering of israel.
I will take you from the nations and gather you from all the countries and bring you into your own land. Certainly a beginning of the fulfillment of this prophecy happened at christ s first coming. Rebelliousness of israel you may want to reserve this color for this family of marking throughout the book. This description of the book of ezekiel is from eastons bible dictionary ezekiel, book of. These lessons take you on a verse by verse study of this fascinating but often neglected book from the old testament. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. Oct 23, 2012 this is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet ezekiel. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. Ezekiel enacts destruction of jerusalem, chapter 12 vv. Ezekiel 1 new revised standard version nrsv the vision of the chariot. Is the daniel of ezekiel 28 the same person as the book of.
Chapters 3437 are essentially the gospel according to ezekiel. It is composed of 48 chapters divided almost half before and after the fall of jerusalem. Outline of the book of ezekiel ye shall fall by the sword. After an account of his call to the prophetical office ezekiel 1. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline. Readers will learn to see christ in all aspects of scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition. And i will give you a new heart, and a new spirit i will put within you.
Ezekiel, theology of definition and meaning bible dictionary. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. To engage in such is to tap into the forethought, foreknowledge, foreshadows, and foresight of the eternal god whom we serve. Keeping love fresh verses 2125 the prophetic book of jude. The sticks represent the northern and southern kingdoms, not the bible and the book of mormon. Ezekiel s commission in vision, the prophet saw the cherubim, who had the likeness of a man v. Ezekiels centered not only upon holiness, but also upon gods glory. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. The altar of the cross facing to the east would be consistent with what he wrote in ezekiel 43. Jul 21, 2014 jesus christ can be seen throughout this book and even in ezekiel himself, as a type of christ.
In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. To many readers the book of ezekiel is a hopeless riddle. The kjv bible is a public domain works that i have uploaded primarily for myself to be able to play and listen to in the background but also to. In your answer, consider the message of the book of mormons subtitle.
The prophet ezekiel the vision of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37 ezekiel was carried away captive to babylon at the age of twentyfive one of 10,000 captives. This is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet ezekiel. Sep 28, 2012 this is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation. On the other, he gives us a life that is filled with abundant joy, which is the theme of the rest of the book of ezekiel. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. This series is not ment to be an exhaustive, indepth. But it would take a book to cover all the ways that we see christ in ezekiel, so we will focus on only a few.
Certainly a beginning of the fulfillment of this prophecy happened at christs first coming. John repeated in his letter to the universal church, those who love christ are obedient to his commands. Book of ezekiel known to be written by prophet ezekiel and is placed immediately after lamentation in ot. Ezekiel 43 new international version niv gods glory returns to the temple. Throughout the book of ezekiel, we see christ as the giver of life. Ezekiel 43 gods glory returns to the temple bible gateway. Oct 05, 2017 when discussing the evidence for the early date of daniel in the sixth century b. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. According to the book itself, it records six visions of the prophet ezekiel, exiled in babylon, during the 22 years from 593 to 571 bc, although it is the product of a long and complex history and does not necessarily preserve the very.
Exalting jesus in ezekiel christ centered exposition commentary dowden, dr. Ezekiel was called to be a sort of ministering priest to his people in this spiritual sanctuary. Encounter divine dreams and visions in the book of ezekiel. Ezekiels commission chapter 1 in vision, the prophet saw the cherubim, who had the likeness of a man v. The book of ezekiel anticipates and points to jesus christ throughout. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. Training in spiritual bodybuilding verses 2023 the prophetic book of jude. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision of gods glory during his captivation in babylon.
The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b. Ezekiel 4345 a closer look at gods spiritual temple. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. The prophet ministered during the darkest days of judahs history. This collection of audio lessons have been recorded from our own bible studies. In the fifth year of his captivity god called the young priest to prophesy to a rebellious nation, impudent and stubborn. We only ask that you give credit to the original creators. The prophecies of ezekiel concerning the restoration of. The new testament church was begun by the descendants of those who heard this prophecy of ezekiel the first time. Jesus is indeed referred to as the son of man in the new testament88 times, to be exact. Explain how you think the linking of the bible and the book of mormon help gather the house of israel.
Note or mark the words and phrases connoting the following. Exalting jesus in ezekiel christ centered exposition commentary kindle edition by dowden, landon. Ezekiel overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Exalting jesus in ezekiel christ centered exposition commentary. For another brief look at this book of the bible, see the related chapter in ot reflections of christ, by paul van gorder.
For a verse by verse study of ezekiel, see the book notes on ezekiel. He is often called son of man in his book, a name that implies human weakness and. The book of ezekiel includes a prophecy of a great battle that will precede the second coming of jesus christ see ezekiel 3839. The lord also described the latterday gathering of israel by comparing it to the uniting of the stick of joseph the book of mormon with the stick of judah the bible see ezekiel 37. Apr 22, 2018 we study him because he gave voice to gods answer. Its great news that a new davidic king was coming to shepherd gods people. Studies in kingship and eschatology in the book of ezekiel. If the altar steps faced to the east and it was referring to the cross, the cross would have faced eastward. Introduction to the book of ezekiel the church of jesus christ of. Best commentaries and books on ezekiel logos bible software.
The coming king the prophet ezekiel was a contemporary of jeremiah and daniel, and god spoke to him and all the other prophets in much the same way. Jerusalem as an unfaithful woman ezekiel 16 the parable of the eagles ezekiel 17 gods justice to individuals ezekiel 18 lament for the kings of israel ezekiel 19 an inquiry by the elders of israel ezekiel 20. Ezekielstill in babylonis taken by god back to the land of israel in visions as real as being on location similar to virtual reality. These notes provide a verse by verse study of 1 kings 16 through 2 kings, as well as a lesson about the role of elijah in the new testament. Angels antichrist apologetics apostasy in the church archaeology armageddon bible book of daniel book of revelation church and ecclesiology conferences creation versus evolution cults death end times eschatology eternity evangelism false prophets god gogmagog war heaven hope interpretation of scriptures islam israel jesus jewish people. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. But the fall of jerusalem in chapter 33 is accompanied by a major shift in ezekiels ministry. This book is named after the prophet whose writing it records ezekiel. The prophet ezekiel you shall know i am the lord bible study notes prepared by carey dillinger beginning march, 2003 for use in the adult class at the church of christ at beverly shores leesburg, florida. The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the tanakh and one of the major prophetic books in the old testament, following isaiah and jeremiah. Ezekiel s priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. This is not only the concise overview of the book of isaiah, but also of the book of ezekiel, except that ezekiel adds one more principle, the principle of individual responsibility which was also touched by the prophet, jeremiah. Isaiahs experience focused upon the holiness of god.
Many of the divine visions that ezekiel shares are relevant to gods plans for reconstructing the present world and restoring his people to our former days in the garden of eden. The holy bible book 26 ezekiel kjv dramatized audio. Soaping out the mouths of the mockers verse 15 september21. Exalting jesus in ezekiel christcentered exposition. We at the church of christ welcome you to our website.
The cherubim, in the vision of the first chapter, were illustrations of the abundant life of his redeemed. We at forgiven by christ missionary baptist church welcome you to visit and worship with us. Ezekiel 1 nrsv the vision of the chariot bible gateway. Exalting jesus in ezekiel 9780805496970 by landon dowden. According to dates given in the text, ezekiel received his prophetic call in the fifth year of the first deportation to babylonia 592 bc and was active until about 570 bc. Lord god, as jesus told us in his homily at the last supper, and as st. I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols i will cleanse you. Johns book of revelation borrows many images from ezekiel 1. He was now to proclaim a message of hope for restoration and renewal.
Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. All the positive conditions that ezekiel describes in this part of the book will finally be fulfilled during christs millennial rule. Christs prophetic ministry was anticipated as ezekiel announced that god would destroy jerusalem and send its population into exile because of. Hope is found not in our circumstances, our feelings, or our efforts, but in the confidence that god is with his people, for what ezekiel prophesied, jesus christ fulfilledand behold, i am with you always, to the end of the age matt. It was when others asked what he was doing that ezekiel would explain the meaning of the display c. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Jesus is the fulfiller of the promises laid out in the book. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Ezekiel overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. The book of ezekiel can seem vague and confusing for some readers, but with careful observation it contains key details god wants us to know about. We will now consider several of the key passages of ezekiel, centering our attention upon the reflections of christ that occur throughout the book. The book of ezekiel contains the visions and prophecies of ezekiel, whom the lord called to minister to the jewish captives in babylon.
Introduction and overview of ezekiel andy brewer introduction a study of the sacred old testament scriptures is an invaluable asset to any and all students of the bible, new testament christians or not. The man clothed in linen, who is thought by many to be the angel of the covenant, our great high priest, set the mark of life upon gods faithful ones, that their lives should be spared in the destruction of the city eze. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ezekiel s vision of the glory of godits departure and returnis first set within israels history, then in the culmination of gods promises in christ.
This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording. The book of ezekiel, old testament seminary student study guide 2002, 16775. God used ezekiel to warn the people of his coming judgment against jerusalem, and to assure them of his unfailing love and provision for eternity to come. The meaning of ezekiel is seen in this coming of the glory during the kingdom age. Website for forgiven by christ missionary baptist church.
I think ezekiel saw it better than any of the other prophets. Exalting jesus in ezekiel christcentered exposition commentary. Outline of the book of ezekiel floral heights church of christ. Return to the table of contents for christ in all the scriptures. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. Many christians approach the book of ezekiel and see little more than. Why is ezekiel called son of man if it is a title for jesus.
But the book of ezekiel along with most of the old testament makes us wonder if humans will ever be the kind of people fit for this king. The term son of man is used variously in scripture. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should follow. It is a compelling old testament witness to the gospel of jesus christ. Uncovering the machinations of the mockers verses 1619 the prophetic book of jude. With the firm belief that the gospel is the only hope for aligning our lives with gods word, landon is firmly committed to verse by verse exposition of the bible. The prophecies of ezekiel point to a time when the people of israel would serve david, their king. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible.