Study of ezekiel bible book

For example, compare revelation chapters 1821 with ezekiel chapters 27, 38, and 47. Mdiv, gordonconwell theological seminary serves as the lead pastor of hinson baptist church in portland, oregon. The niv study bible biblica the international bible society. While jeremiah lived judahs downfall in jerusalem daniel and ezekiel had already been deported to babylon. The book of ezekiel, also called the prophecy of ezechiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. The book of ezekiel is the third of the books of the major prophets, coming after the books of isaiah and jeremiah in the christian canon. The book of ezekiel is one of the major prophetic books in the old testament and had more influence on revelation than any other book. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The knowing the bible series is edited by theologian j. In contrast to gods awesome glory, ezekiel is addressed as son. Book of ezekiel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. He is the center of the teachings in the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible.

It records seven visions of the prophet ezekiel, exiled in babylon, during the 22 years from 593 to 571 bc. Summary of the book of ezekiel the story of the bible. Ezekiel had a message for them, and he gave it to them see ezek. The book of ezekiel proclaims gods uncompromising judgment against his rebellious people but also his promise of of restoration if they repent. Ezekiel is also one of the prophets who lived in exile. Prophesy against the land of israel and say to her. A 12week study knowing the bible paperback march 31, 2018 by michael lawrence author, j. Yahweh directs gog to attack israeland you, son of man, prophesy against gog, and say, thus says the lord god. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should follow. The prophet describes massive visions of gods spiritual forces in action behind the scenes and blueprints for the future. Mar 17, 2016 the book of ezekiel is one of the major prophets in the old testament. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. And nowhere in the bible are gods initiative and control expressed more clearly and pervasively than in the book of ezekiel. The prophets are not exactly feelgood books, nor do they seem to contain the kind of.

Chapter 8 describes the idol worship by the leaders of israel right in the temple. Ezekiel s mission to the judean exiles in babylon was to prepare them for the greatest crisis in the history of yahwehs covenant people. The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and. 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. Behold, i am against you, o gog, the prince of rosh, meshech, and tubal. Each study includes study aids and discussion questions. The short story this book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. It is probably the most ignored book in the old testament. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiel s prophecy. Watch our overview video on the first part of the book of ezekiel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. He is the author of biblical theology in the life of the church.

Ezekiel 21 babylon as gods sword of judgment bible gateway. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i am the lord. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. Ezekiel describes his vision as an elaborate and complex image that symbolizes the majesty of yahweh and proclaims yahwehs sovereignty over all the nations of the earth. Most of the book of ezekiel contains prophecies that were given before the final fall of jerusalem to the babylonians. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he was for the prophetic ministry to which god called him 3. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. He was about 25 years old when he was taken to babylon. The namesake of the book, ezekiel, authored this prophetic book. They have sought to clarify understanding of, develop appreciation for, and provide insight into that word.

Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. In the fifth year of his captivity god called the young priest to prophesy to a rebellious nation, impudent and stubborn. The overall theme of the prophecy of ezekiel is the glory of god. The departure of the glory of the lord from israel is one of the basic disclosures of this prophetic book, so ezekiel traces it very carefully in its different stages cf. The book of revelation, the last of the bible books, especially alludes to ezekiel s prophecies. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. No other bible book has as many links to the book of revelation as the book of ezekiel. 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 also known as hebrew yehezqel is the prophet of israel and is in the old testament book. In the beginning of his book, isaiah described the awful situation of the people of god. 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. Ezekiel went into exile at the same time as king jehoiachin in the year 597 bc. From the first chapter, which graphically describes the overwhelming invasion of the divine presence into ezekiels world, to the last phrase of ezekiels vision the lord is there the book sounds and echoes.

It was just like the apostle john in the book of revelation, when i saw him, i fell at his feet as though dead revelation 1. The most natural response of ezekiel was, when i saw it, i fell facedown ezekiel 1. When jehoiakims successor, jehoiachin, surrendered in 597, nebuchadnezzar appointed zedekiah king and deported to babylon jehoiachin and the royal family, along with members of the upper class, including ezekiel. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. He is known to go into exile with the israelites to the city of babylon as. These 12week studies lead participants through books of the bible and are made up of four basic components. Ezekiel lived during a time of international upheaval. The book of ezekiel is the third in a row of the socalled four major prophets. All confess the authority of the bible as gods infallible word to humanity. But from almost the very beginning of the book, god makes clear that in the midst of suffering and judgment they have misunderstood gods heart. Several striking similarities exist between ezekiel and the book of revelation. Idols are mentioned more often in the book of ezekiel than any other book of the bible 52 times. Ezekiel bible study a free christian bible study resource we hope that this ezekiel bible study article will provide useful facts, information and ideas for those following a bible study plan. The visions which were the prophets credentials we have ezekiel 1.

This is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet ezekiel. Ezekiel study guide for growing christians ministries. This study entitled ezekiel is delivered by david legge, an evangelist and bible teacher from n. But when his wife died during his prophetic ministry, god prevented ezekiel from mourning her in public as a sign of judahs. He engages in startling symbolic activities to teach gods people. Discover what the bible says not what someone else thinks it says and develop the skills and desire to dig even deeper into gods word.

Bible gateway this site is a great resourcecontaining pretty much every translation of the bible you might desire and in numerous languages, in case you want to read ezekiel in tagalog. All three of these men wrote what is called an apocalypse. This is important to remember when discerning the meaning of this great vision. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. The prophet ezekiel was commissioned to be a watchman sounding the warning for the early waves of exiles in babylon 3. As peter said of the prophets, they saw the sufferings and they saw the glory that would follow 1 pet. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. God strengthens, or god will strengthen ezekiel is one of the three that were called the captivity prophets the other two are. Study guide for ezekiel 39 by david guzik blue letter bible.

Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. Apr 22, 2018 this study walks readers through the prophecies of ezekiel, pointing them to the promises of god to restore his people so they display his glory to the nations. Exposing the depth of israels disobedience, the prophet ezekiel calls the nation to find forgiveness by turning away from their sin and back to god.

What is the most basic relationship that a christian can have. This summary of the book of ezekiel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ezekiel. There is no indication that he ever returned to judah. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. His vision of the glory of the lord coming in just judgment 1. The book of ezekiel is one of the major prophets in the old testament. A bible study series through the old testament prophet, ezekiel. I think ezekiel saw it better than any of the other prophets. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b.

See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Ezekiel among the captivesnow it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as i was among the captives by the river chebar, that the heavens were opened and i saw visions of god. I will draw my sword from its sheath and cut off from you both the righteous and the wicked. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. The book has always been named for its author, ezekiel 1. Like the niv itself, the niv study bible is the work of a transdenominational team of biblical scholars more about the niv bible. The vision of jehovah ezekiel 1 ezekiel s call to preach ezekiel 23. Ezekiel in the picture study bible the book of ezekiel. God asks the prophet, is it is trivial matter for the house of judah to do detestable things they are doing here.

Ezekiel was taken captive in the second phase, in 597 b. From the first chapter, which graphically describes the overwhelming invasion of the divine presence into ezekiel s world, to the last phrase of ezekiel s vision the lord is there the book sounds and echoes gods. A common opinion among critical scholars of the nineteenth century was that prophets represented sincere, ethical religion and that priests represented dead legalism, but ezekiel defies that. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. There are different ways to look at the divisions in the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. Study guide for ezekiel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.

There were three prophets of israel who spoke when they were out of the land. It was authored by ezekiel who was set as a watchman to the house of israel. The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. All articles together with tools, activities, aids and materials and are designed to be used by an individual or a christian bible study group or.

The glory of god may well be viewed as the theme of the book, because ezekiels ministry begins with a vision of gods glory and emphasizes it throughout the book 1. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society. Ezekiel was a sincere priest and a prophet who cared deeply about the priestly code. The book of ezekiel introduction to the book of ezekiel in the bible. The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. Ezekiels mission to the judean exiles in babylon was to prepare them for the greatest crisis in the history of yahwehs covenant people. They are ezekiel, daniel, and john who wrote from the island of patmos. 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. Paradise the message of ezekiel capitol hill baptist church. Thus, while the structure of the book is complicated, the historical context of the prophet clearly covers the capture of jerusalem by nebuchadnezzar in 597 bce. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian.

Ezekiel in the picture study bible the book of ezekiel with. Study the book of ezekiel, and your life will be transformed. A younger contemporary of jeremiah, and influenced by him, ezekiel was a priest ezek. The appearance of the four living creatures cherubim 1. When jehoiakims successor, jehoiachin, surrendered in 597, nebuchadnezzar appointed zedekiah king and deported to babylon jehoiachin and the royal family, along with members of the upper class, including ezekiel the priest. Son of man, set your face against jerusalem and preach against the sanctuary. He belonged to the family of zadok, who was a famous priest. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. The holy bible book 26 ezekiel kjv dramatized audio. They are presented here in hopes of helping you with your own study of ezekiel. Babylon as gods sword of judgment the word of the lord came to me.