Since the book of ezekiel contains more dates than any other ot prophetic book, its prophecies can be dated with considerable precision. These lessons take you on a verse by verse study of this fascinating but often neglected book from the old testament. In the fifth year of his captivity god called the young priest to prophesy to a rebellious nation, impudent and stubborn. Ezekiel study guide for growing christians ministries. This marvelous prophecy expresses the whole of the gospel in old testament terms, showing us why we need gods grace and how that grace will be enacted in the lives of gods people.
The lord, through his prophet ezekiel, gave a series of causes and consequences for israels enemies which laid the case for their judgement. He was about 25 years old when he was taken to babylon. Ezekiel in the picture study bible the book of ezekiel. This summary of the book of ezekiel provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ezekiel. The book has a uniformity of language, style, theme, and message which support the theory of a single author. 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. All three of these men wrote what is called an apocalypse. Along with ezekiels declaration of judgment to israel came a message of hope in a future restoration, though the message was veiled by mysterious symbols and events that still generate wonder and debate today. In the beginning of his book, isaiah described the awful situation of the people of god.
This is a thoroughly commended survey of recent studies of the most complex and controversial of the prophetic books of the old testament. The book of ezekiel, with its fortyeight chapters, is the third of the socalled major prophets after isaiah and jeremiah. The overall theme of the prophecy of ezekiel is the glory of god. From the record in the book of daniel you would not gather that daniel ever visited his people in babylon where ezekiel was. We hope that you find the ezekiel summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of ezekiel.
Studies in the book of ezekiel january 25, 2016 im delighted to see people continuing to buy and read the book in hardcopy and on kindle, and to see new likes to this page regularly. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. In judaism and christianity, he is also viewed as the 6thcentury bce author. The lord is there seeks to open up the prophecy of ezekiel to the reader. The christological purpose of ezekiel the book of ezekiel anticipates and points to jesus christ throughout. The book of ezekiel pronounces judgment on both israel and surrounding nations, but it also provides a vision of the future millennial kingdom that complements and adds to the vision of other old and new testament texts. 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. He was called to preach a message of coming judgment to the rebellious children of israel, on the occas. The book of ezekiel is the third of the books of the major prophets, coming after the books.
Jesus plus nothing bible studies ezekiel, israel and the end times ezekiel 36 part 2 the reason for israels redemption. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Ezekiel s mission to the judean exiles in babylon was to prepare them for the greatest crisis in the history of yahwehs covenant people. He engages in startling symbolic activities to teach gods people. Apr 22, 2018 the first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. The book of ezekiel is filled with descriptions of the sovereign lords anger.
Hengstenberg, this collection offers over 4,000 pages of interpretation, observations, translations, contextual history, and application on this critical piece of prophetic prose. 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. 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. 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. This is important to remember when discerning the meaning of this great vision. In addition, modern scholarship, using archaeology babylonian annals on cuneiform tablets and astronomy accurate dating of eclipses referred to in ancient archives, provides precise modern calendar equivalents. Studies in the book of ezekiel, annual of the swedish theological institute 10 1976. Kjv bible verses from ezekiel offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the. 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.
The history of ezekiel studies early attitudes to the book of ezekiel. To many readers the book of ezekiel is a hopeless riddle. 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. Most of the book of ezekiel contains prophecies that were given before the final fall of jerusalem to the babylonians. Historical, literary, and theological studies in the book of ezekiel eugene, or. 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 shut himself in his home and bound himself. The seige of jerusalem begins ezekiel 24 judgment on ammon, moab, edom, and philistia ezekiel 25 judgment on tyre ezekiel 2628 judgment on egypt ezekiel 2932 the responsibilities of a prophet ezekiel 33 prophecy against the shepherds of israel ezekiel 34. They are ezekiel, daniel, and john who wrote from the island of patmos. The prophet ezekiel was commissioned to be a watchman sounding the warning for the early waves of exiles in babylon 3. Many readers are familiar with the story of ezekiels call chapters. Pastor steve will move through the book in a methodical fashion to unveil the lords message to israel and all believers. It was thought that ezekiel at some points contradicted the pentateuch.
The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel st albans. Along with ezekiel s declaration of judgment to israel came a message of hope in a future restoration, though the message was veiled by mysterious symbols and events that still generate wonder and debate today. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. Hill and walton write, the lack of strict chronological ordering of the.
Ezekiel lived during a time of international upheaval. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he was for the propheti. Study the book of ezekiel, and your life will be transformed. These lessons take you on a verse by verse study of what many consider to be the most beautiful book in the bible.
It explains the problems and recounts and evaluates the proposed solutions to them. The prophet ezekiel had a most unenviable assignment. Where is the hope in pages filled with detestable things being done by sinful people. Classic commentaries and studies on ezekiel 15 vols. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. The problem was the people didnt want to hear his warning 2. The seige of jerusalem begins ezekiel 24 judgment on ammon, moab, edom, and philistia ezekiel 25 judgment on tyre ezekiel 2628 judgment on egypt ezekiel 2932 the responsibilities of a prophet ezekiel 33 prophecy against the shepherds of israel ezekiel 34 prophecy against mount seir ezekiel 35. Best commentaries and books on ezekiel logos bible software.
This whistlestop tour gives a clear overview of all the main themes of ezekiel. The book claims to be autobiographical, and most scholars take this claim at face value. These studies are meant to be a compliment to the ezekiel sermons heard at st alban s. Ezekiel had a message for them, and he gave it to them see ezek. Use this topic or order a custom research paper, written exactly how you need it to be. In the first half of the book of ezekiel ezekiel 3 judah is accused of breaking all of gods commandments, and they are warned by god that they will be destroyed if they persist in their sins. Ezekiel the book of ezekiel recounts the visions received by the prophet during his exile in babylon.
A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. The events surrounding the invasionthat is, the subsequent deportation of people to babylon, and the destruction of. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. Ezekiel was a priest and a prophet in the years leading up to and following the babylonian invasion of judah in the early 6th century bce. View chuck swindolls chart of ezekiel, which divides the. 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. The prophet describes massive visions of gods spiritual forces in action behind the scenes and blueprints for the future. Studies in the book of ezekiel january 25, 2016 im delighted to see people continuing to buy and read the book in hardcopy and on kindle. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. A comprehensive versebyverse exploration of the bible participant book, large print genesis to revelation series linda b.
Jesus is the fulfiller of the promises laid out in the book. Ezekiels mission to the judean exiles in babylon was to prepare them for the greatest crisis in the history of yahwehs covenant people. Book of ezekiel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Studies in kingship and eschatology in the book of ezekiel. So prior to the study it is best to have heard the sermon and read the relevant chapters. We saw in the first part of ezekiel 36 how god built a case against the nations. Not only does the book present a striking picture of the resurrection and restoration of gods people ezekiel 37, it.
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. Title the book has always been named for its author, ezekiel 1. Study guide for ezekiel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. A younger contemporary of jeremiah, and influenced by him, ezekiel was a priest ezek. 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. Dr joyce has put all students of prophecy in his debt with a clear, concise and uptodate commentary on the book of ezekiel. The lord, through his prophet ezekiel, gave a series of causes and consequences for israels. 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. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. Ezekiel 36 part 2 the reason for israels redemption.
Ezekiel went into exile at the same time as king jehoiachin in the year 597 bc. The god of glory six studies for individuals or groups. The assyrian empire that had once conquered the syropalestinian area and destroyed the. 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. Paul tanner, rethinking ezekiels invasion by gog, journal of the evangelical theological society 39. Ezekiel 1 niv bible in my thirtieth year, in the fourth. The major divisions within the book of ezekiel reveal the purpose of this ministry. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. There were three prophets of israel who spoke when they were out of the land.
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