Key personalities include ezekiel, israels leaders, ezekiels wife. Ezekiel study guide for growing christians ministries. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should follow. Ezekiel 1 ezekiels inaugural vision in my bible gateway. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel st albans. List four of the seven modes of communication by god to man. If for no other reason, the book of ezekiel merits careful study so that the man of. So prior to the study it is best to have heard the sermon and read the relevant. In this study, the book of ezekiel has been divided into four major sections that reflect. This is important to remember when discerning the meaning of this great vision. 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.
Ezekiel witnessed marvelous things in his prophetic visions even as he lived through terrible things on earth. Simple studies our god breathed book the bible students. 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. Chapters contain ezekiels heavenly vision and divine call to ministry. Visions of gods glory ebook 9780830864379 by douglas connelly. The book of ezekiel introduction to the book of ezekiel in the bible. A younger contemporary of jeremiah, and influenced by him, ezekiel was a priest ezek. Now 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. He engages in startling symbolic activities to teach gods people. 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, perhaps more than any other biblical prophet, wanted to know godand god revealed himself to this prophet in mysterious and mighty ways. 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.
Geneva study bible now it came to pass in the a thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as i was among the captives by the river of b chebar, that the heavens were opened, and. It was authored by ezekiel who was set as a watchman to the house of israel. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. The prophet ezekiel was commissioned to be a watchman sounding the warning for the. The glory of god may well be viewed as the theme of the book, because ezekiel s ministry begins with a vision of gods glory and emphasizes it throughout the book 1. 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.
In this study, the book of ezekiel has been divided into four major sections that reflect different aspects of ezekiels ministry. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian church. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend. The book is based on the account of the visions of ezekiel considered to be the third of the major prophets. The book of ezekiel revelation research foundation. The book of ezekiel stands in the english bible fourth among the major prophets. Ezekiel saw these visions on the 5th day of the 4th month. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel.
As usual, the lord in allcapital letters stands for yahweh, the name of the. This outline is modified from the outline in the niv study bible. This revised lifeguide bible study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting god in personal reflection, together with expanded leaders notes and an extra now or later section in each study. In other words, it was as if ezekiel could see beyond the skies. As peter said of the prophets, they saw the sufferings and they saw the glory that would follow 1 pet. Instructions the first step in understanding any bible book is to observe what it says. Meaning of ezekiels wheel within wheel bible study. The questions and answers in this study guide are based on the new american standard bible. Wash watts, a survey of syntax in the hebrew old testament, says. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. Daniel a study guide free sermon outlines and bible. 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. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
At first glance, ezekiel seems a little eccentric and difficult to get close to, but he is worth the time and. This is important to remember when discerning the meaning of this. Ezekiel s mission to the judean exiles in babylon was to prepare them for the greatest crisis in the history of yahwehs covenant people. Not only does the book present a striking picture of the resurrection and restoration of gods people ezekiel 37, it. In chapters 1 to 3 ezekiel is commissioned and he has dramatic visions of god. In the fifth year of his captivity god called the young priest to prophesy to a rebellious nation, impudent and stubborn. Apr 22, 2018 the first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. As usual, the lord in allcapital letters stands for yahweh, the name of the true god.
Most of the book of ezekiel contains prophecies that were given before the final fall of jerusalem to the babylonians. On the fifth of the monthit was the fifth year of the exile of king jehoiachin the word of the lord came to ezekiel the priest, the son of buzi, by the kebar river in the land of the babylonians. The book of ezekiel is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre and even contains parables. Nazianzen a calleth this prophet, the beholder of great things, and the interpreter of visions and mysteries. He was called to preach a message of coming judgment to the rebellious children of israel, on the occasion of the lords delivery of the nation into enslavement under the babylonians. The bible our god breathed book a students study guide dr. This class book and study guide contains 1 descriptive summaries of the babylonian, medopersian, and grecian empires. The first section of ezekiel, which is all of chapter one, presents a vision of the appearance of the glory of the lord. It ranks second in actual word count among the prophetic books 39,407 words as compared to jeremiahs 42,659, and stands third in size in the entire bible behind psalms and jeremiah. Ezekiels prophetic ministry covered a span of years from about 593585571 bc see ez 29. 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 following notes were compiled from a bible study on the book of ezekiel. The first chapter of ezekiel is about the vision of god.
Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Study guide for ezekiel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. In spite of its size, this book may well be the most neglected of the prophets. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its. Thirty was the age when priests commenced their office, so it was a. Encounter divine dreams and visions in the book of ezekiel.
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 inaugural vision in my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while i was among the exiles by the kebar river, the heavens were opened and i saw visions of god. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. God strengthens, or god will strengthen ezekiel is one of the three that were called the captivity prophets the other two are. Mar 17, 2016 the book of ezekiel is one of the major prophets in the old testament. The aramaic targum explains the thirtieth year as the thirtieth year dated from the recovery of the book of the torah in the temple in jerusalem 2 kgs 22.
The prophet ezekiel was commissioned to be a watchman sounding the warning for the early waves of exiles in babylon 3. There are only two old testament scriptures that directly reference this strange heavenly vision of a wheel within a wheel observed by the prophet ezekiel. Ezekiel uses visions, prophecies, parables, signs and symbols to proclaim and dramatize the message of god to his exiled people. 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. Welcome, and thank you for coming to the ezekiel bible study. It reveals how god is manifested, how god moves, and how god administrates his government through the four living creatures. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Pdf numerous texts refer to the activities of the spirit of god in relation to the life and work of the old. The number seems somehow to be equated with the fifth year of jehoi. The problem was the people didnt want to hear his warning 2. The book is based on the account of the visions of ezekiel considered to be. Prophecies of judgment against israel chapters 124. According to the book itself, it records six visions.
Therefore, simply studying the book chapter by chapter would only invite confusion. Ezekiel 1 new international version niv ezekiels inaugural vision. Many of the divine visions that ezekiel shares are. 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. The opening vision of ezekiel begins by providing a context to the prophets. Daniel was taken captive in the first captivity during jehoiakims reign, about eight years before ezekiel was taken captive.
He was called to preach a message of coming judgment to the rebellious children of israel, on the occasion of the lords delivery of the nation into. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. It is probably the most ignored book in the old testament. The prophet ezekiel had a most unenviable assignment. Presumably ezekiel related to the captives all of the visions that he. And nowhere in the bible are gods initiative and control expressed more clearly and pervasively than in the book of ezekiel. The book of ezekiel, so the hebrews call it, and forbid any to read the beginning and ending of it till he be thirty years of age, because it is so abstruse and mysterious. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. If for no other reason, the book of ezekiel merits careful study so. The book of jeremiah can be difficult to follow because it is not arranged chronologically. At first glance, ezekiel seems a little eccentric and difficult to get close to, but he is worth the time and effort to get to know. 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.
A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after. I think ezekiel saw it better than any of the other prophets. The book of ezekiel opens and concludes with visions of the glory of god. The book of ezekiel is the third of the books of the major prophets, coming after the books. Summary of the book of ezekiel the story of the bible. So prior to the study it is best to have heard the sermon and read the relevant chapters. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. What is the role and function of the in the book of ezekiel. Prophecies of judgment against israel chapters 124 a.
Ezekiel was a fascinating man who wrote a fascinating book filled with strange and powerful visions. The prophet describes massive visions of gods spiritual forces in action behind the scenes and blueprints for the future. The overall theme of the prophecy of ezekiel is the glory of god. The prophet describes massive visions of gods spiritual forces in. When the vision of gods glory began, the first thing ezekiel saw was a whirlwind. The book of ezekiel is considered one of the major prophetic books of the old testament after jeremiah and isaiah. For our first lesson, i am going to introduce the book of ezekiel. Arranging the outline to match the flow of events as they occurred will hopefully lessen the confusion and make for a more organized study. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. List the three tools of the trinity in bringing the bible into existence. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections. Simple studies our god breathed book the bible students study.
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