To engage in such is to tap into the forethought, foreknowledge, foreshadows, and foresight of the eternal god whom we serve. Ezekiel 37 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The jewish bible in hebrew is called the masoretic text meaning passing down after a hebrew word masorah. Ezekiel 37 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. 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. The keynote of the book of ezekiel is the glory of the lord, that is, his. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy.
God tells ezekiel that his spirit is coming to bring his people back to life. Ezekiels commission would last for some 22 years and involve some challenging assignments. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian church. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. Like many other prophets, ezekiel includes a series of oracles against the nations in his book 25. 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. As you read on in ezekiel 37 to verse 22, you realize that these two sticks are important in the gathering of israel. 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. The problem was the people didnt want to hear his warning 2. For another brief look at this book of the bible, see the related chapter in ot reflections of christ, by paul van gorder. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. They are presented here in hopes of helping you with your own study of ezekiel.
This is the direction from which the invading armies of babylon would come. After ezekiel s announcement of jerusalems destruction the book. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Key personalities include ezekiel, israels leaders, ezekiels wife. If the temple following ezekiels plan was to have been built, surely the faithful remnant who returned from captivity would have followed that plan. Thousands of years ago, ezekiel recorded warnings and promises of god that are intended for our time, now. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. 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. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible new international version. Introduction to the book of ezekiel the church of jesus christ of. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry.
Actually, the first few verses of the book of isaiah provide a concise overview of the book of ezekiel. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel 37 commentary, 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. Ezekiel went into exile at the same time as king jehoiachin in the year 597 bc. Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc.
Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel sees a valley of dry bones, a metaphor for israels spiritual state. The book of ezekiel introduction to the book of ezekiel in the bible. The book of ezekiel is unique in that, with occasional exceptions, it is entirely autobiographical, that is, written in the first person, from the viewpoint of ezekiel himself. In your answer, consider the message of the book of mormons subtitle.
The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. The voice of god came in the fulness of light and power, by the. Jul 08, 2017 the whole hearttransformation is going to be made possible by the spirit. 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. Ezekiel, theology of bakers evangelical dictionary of. The major divisions within the book of ezekiel reveal the purpose of this ministry. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. In chapter 1 of the book named after ezekiel, god gave the prophet a glimpse of the spirit realm, which serves god in accomplishing his will. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565. And suddenly six men came from the direction of the upper gate, which faces north, each with his battle. Ezekiel was twenty five years old when he was deported with the others to babylon and thereby born in the year 622 bc. 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. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi.
In the first two ezekiel announced judgment on jerusalem ezek. 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. 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. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. The people were never told to build it or to follow the other specifications in a restored israel. Many christians approach the book of ezekiel and see little more than. Ezekiel these are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel is simply establishing the date of the revelation god was giving to him. 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. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b.
The prophet ezekiel was commissioned to be a watchman sounding the warning for the early waves of exiles in babylon 3. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. These lessons take you on a verse by verse study of this fascinating but often neglected book from the old testament. For most, ezekiels message is a mystery, but you can understand gods message for. 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. God wanted them to see the great splendor he had planned for those who lived faithfully. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters new international. This lengthy vision has been the subject of much speculation and various interpretations through the years. He belonged to the family of zadok, who was a famous priest. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Encounter divine dreams and visions in the book of ezekiel. Much of the confusion over the understanding of the gog magog war is that the language used in ezekiel 38 and 39 seems to indicate two different times in israel during two different eras. The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the tanakh and one of the major. Five years after his deportation to babylon 592 bc, god appears to ezekiel at the river chebar and calls him to the office of prophet being thirty years old ezek.
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. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book of ezekiel. Christs prophetic ministry was anticipated as ezekiel announced that god would. Then he called out in my hearing with a loud voice, saying, let those who have charge over the city draw near, each with a deadly weapon in his hand. At the beginning of the book, ezekiel is shown the purpose of what he will explain to us. Books of the bible, scripture references and quotes are also italicized. This latter section of ezekiels prophecy looks forward to the peoples worship after christs return in the end times, when he will rule israel and the nations from his. The vision of jehovah ezekiel 1 ezekiel s call to preach ezekiel 23 judgment on jerusalem ezekiel 45 judgment on the mountains of israel ezekiel 6.
Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. Ezekiel 38 details israel during the millennial reign of jesus christ the 1,000 year period on earth after the day of the lord, reign of the antichrist and armageddon. The prophet ministered during the darkest days of judahs history. It was authored by ezekiel who was set as a watchman to the house of israel. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Ezekiel s commission in vision, the prophet saw the cherubim, who had the likeness of a man v. Ezekiel explained gods dwelling place in words and images the people could understand.
Summary of the book of ezekiel the story of the bible. Return to the table of contents for christ in all the scriptures. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. 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. This kind of temple was never built, but it was a vision intended to typify gods perfect plan for his peoplethe centrality of worship, the presence of the. Outline of the book of ezekiel floral heights church of christ. In the book god commonly addressed the prophet by the phrase son of man, basically meaning person, human being. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. 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. Mar 17, 2016 the book of ezekiel is one of the major prophets in the old testament. The vision of jehovah ezekiel 1 ezekiels call to preach ezekiel 23 judgment on jerusalem ezekiel 45 judgment on the mountains of israel ezekiel 6.
The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. The whole hearttransformation is going to be made possible by the spirit. Nov 24, 2016 thousands of years ago, ezekiel recorded warnings and promises of god that are intended for our time, now. Here, however, these prophecies take on the added urgency of being set against the crisis of 586 b. These are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. And i will give you a new heart, and a new spirit i will put within you. This is explained in another visionary experience in the following chapter. Ezekiel, bible commentary, a message for gods people. The book of ezekiel is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre and even contains parables. Pastor steve will move through the book in a methodical fashion to unveil the lords message to israel and all believers.
The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. The book of ezekiel is one of the major prophets in the old testament. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. However, in the verses which follow there is a description of the vision seen by the prophet.
Explain how you think the linking of the bible and the book of mormon help gather the house of israel. In this vision ezekiel saw four brilliant, powerful angels in action. Ezekiel and work bible commentary theology of work. Likewise, ezekiels message is not much different from his predecessor the prophet isaiah. There is a whirlwind, raging fire, a great cloud, four creatures which look like a man, with each one having four faces, four wings, straight legs, calves feet, faces.
We will now consider several of the key passages of ezekiel, centering our attention upon the reflections of christ that occur throughout the book. Ezekiel, bible commentary, a message for gods people, then. For a verse by verse study of ezekiel, see the book notes on ezekiel. Writing from a firstperson perspective, ezekiel recorded the visions and revelations he received from the lord. Ezekiel 9 marked for preservation, marked for judgment a. This does not contradict the teaching that salvation comes only by grace through faith in jesus christ romans 5. Ezekiel was a priest who was among the jewish captives carried away to babylon by king nebuchadnezzar in approximately 597 b. Right after the first introductory verse, the book of isaiah begins with gods lament about his people not knowing him. The lord explained the reason for the detailed description. In ezekiel 4048 ezekiel sees a detailed vision of a grand and glorious temple. 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.
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