Study of the book ezekiel

Frank shallieu in 19871989 with notes inserted from a 19731976 study the first chapter of the book of ezekiel is a highly figurative vision of the glory of almighty god. As students study this book, they can learn that god calls prophets as watchmen to warn his children of danger. The books in the jensen bible selfstudy guide series are designed to provide you with a broader understanding of gods word. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Ezekiel had a message for them, and he gave it to them see ezek. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. These lessons take you on a verse by verse study of what many consider to be the most beautiful book in the bible. Thanks largely to the famous spirituals ezekiel saw the wheel and dry bones, ezekiel is known as a biblical character by millions of people. There were three prophets of israel who spoke when they were out of the land. 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. Book of ezekiel read, study bible verses online bible study tools.

Unfortunately, the level of bible knowledge of his difficult book often doesnt go too much deeper. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. Offering historical context and background, author information, charts, and other helps, these books will equip you with a comprehensive reference tool youll return to often. The wvbs online bible school provides students with an online, comprehensive, indepth study of the bible. Ezekiel study guide for growing christians ministries. Your whole head is injured, your whole heart afflicted. But our study must not miss the aspect in which the book is unique. The controversial book of ezekiel nearly didnt make it into the biblical canon, but it has had a lasting impact on both liturgical practice and mystical traditions. 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. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. The book of ezekiel is one of the major prophets in the old testament.

Study the book of ezekiel, and your life will be transformed. The book of ezekiel contains the visions and prophecies of ezekiel, whom the lord called to minister to the jewish captives in babylon. All three of these men wrote what is called an apocalypse. In the beginning of his book, isaiah described the awful situation of the people of. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. View chuck swindolls chart of ezekiel, which divides the. Among the exiles in babylon, ezekiel shows that israel. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. The prophet ezekiel introduction to the prophets part one even though god had redeemed his people from slavery in egypt and made them a mighty nation, with both a civil and spiritual law that called for their obedient commitment, the nation of israel was constantly.

In the beginning of his book, isaiah described the awful situation of the people of god. They are presented here in hopes of helping you with your own study of ezekiel. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. Ezekiels concern with sin also accounts for the many places where the book echoes the laws given in the pentateuch, as well as the similarities between ezekiels new temple chs. 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. Though ezekiel had many times announced such a severe judgment, when he actually saw it carried out in his vision, it made him completely undone. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. The book of ezekiel is found in the old testament of the bible. Only he described in detail a future reinstatement of a kingdom core that is, a temple and parts closely related to it. A bible study series through the old testament prophet, ezekiel. They are ezekiel, daniel, and john who wrote from the island of patmos.

In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day. But from almost the very beginning of the book, god makes clear that in the midst of suffering. 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. 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. 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 chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. From the record in the book of daniel you would not gather that daniel ever visited his people in babylon where ezekiel was. 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 a. 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. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. 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. The namesake of the book, ezekiel, authored this prophetic book. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

Jul 03, 2016 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. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. The book of ezekiel, also called the prophecy of ezechiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. Tom constables expository notes on ezekiel this is also available in the net. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society. It was authored by ezekiel who was set as a watchman to the house of israel. It is probably the most ignored book in the old testament. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. In this study the book will be analyzed in twentysix lessons placing emphasis on understanding the prophets presentation of messiah as the second david. Ezekiels mission to the judean exiles in babylon was to prepare them for the greatest crisis in the history of yahwehs covenant people. 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.

Gcbi is a one year bible program designed to give students the tools and knowledge required to understand the bible and form a biblical worldview, with the goal of. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. 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. On the fifth of the monthit was the fifth year of the exile of king jehoiachin. 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. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. God strengthens, or god will strengthen ezekiel is one of the three that were called the captivity prophets the other two are. Most of the book of ezekiel contains prophecies that were given before the final fall of jerusalem to the babylonians. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. Jan 10, 2016 gcbi is a one year bible program designed to give students the tools and knowledge required to understand the bible and form a biblical worldview, with the goal of following jesus last command to. The curriculum covers every book in the bible plus a small handful of additional bible topics. This book shows that the lord is mindful of his people wherever they are. The book has always been named for its author, ezekiel 1. In the fifth year of his captivity god called the young priest to prophesy to a rebellious nation, impudent and stubborn.

The book of revelation, the last of the bible books, especially alludes to ezekiel s prophecies. For all ezekiels outward appearance of severity, beneath the hard shell there was a heart that felt deeply for and with his people. This study entitled ezekiel is delivered by david legge, an evangelist and bible teacher from n. The vision of jehovah ezekiel 1 ezekiels call to preach ezekiel 23. No other bible book has as many links to the book of revelation as the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel was one of the most fascinating and mystical prophets of the old testament. Conceptions of davidic hope in ezekiel, zechariah, haggai, and the chronicles daniel b. This is important to remember when discerning the meaning of this great vision. He was held captive with king jehoiachin in the second of three deportations under nebuchadnezzar, years before jerusalem was overthrown. 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.

Despite being set at a time when jerusalem was being destroyed, the book of ezekiel is full of hope. Only ezekiel saw gods glory depart as he closed his former kingdom over israel. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. 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. Study guide for ezekiel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. 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. This study walks readers through the prophecies of ezekiel, pointing them to the promises of god to restore his people so theydisplay his glory to the nations. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he was for the prophetic ministry to which god called him 3. These lessons take you on a verse by verse study of this fascinating but often neglected book from the old testament.

The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. Ezekiel 16 this chapter is a summary of how god has and will deal with the city of jerusalem. Ezekiel s mission to the judean exiles in babylon was to prepare them for the greatest crisis in the history of yahwehs covenant people. After god drives into town on a chariot pulled by four man. Offering historical context and background, author information, charts, and other helps, these books will equip you with a. There are different ways to look at the divisions in the book of ezekiel. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel st albans. The overall theme of the prophecy of ezekiel is the glory of god.

Bible readers, sunday school teachers, and study leaders have loved kay arthurs new inductive study series since 1994. So prior to the study it is best to have heard the sermon and read the relevant chapters. 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. Ezekiel was a sincere priest and a prophet who cared deeply about the priestly code. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i. Pastor steve will move through the book in a methodical fashion to unveil the lords message to israel and all believers. For example, compare revelation chapters 1821 with ezekiel chapters 27, 38, and 47. The book of revelation, the last of the bible books, especially alludes to ezekiels prophecies. 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 lived during a time of international upheaval. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Jerusalems history would be worthy of much more space than the.