Study on the book of ezekiel

Study guide for ezekiel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Ezekiel in the picture study bible the book of ezekiel. The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. 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. 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. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. The prophet, fondly called son of man, was really a man of the spirit. Read and study ezekiel 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary. They are presented here in hopes of helping you with your own study of ezekiel. After god drives into town on a chariot pulled by four man. This study entitled ezekiel is delivered by david legge, an evangelist and bible teacher from n.

This is a great bible study on the book of ezikiel. Most of the book of ezekiel contains prophecies that were given before the final fall of jerusalem to the babylonians. Your whole head is injured, your whole heart afflicted. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book of ezekiel. From the record in the book of daniel you would not gather that daniel ever visited his people in babylon where ezekiel was. In the beginning of his book, isaiah described the awful situation of the people of god. Pastor steve will move through the book in a methodical fashion to unveil the lords message to israel and all believers. Ezekiel study guide for growing christians ministries. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. While jeremiah lived judahs downfall in jerusalem daniel and ezekiel had already been deported to babylon. 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. In this study the book will be analyzed in twentysix lessons placing emphasis on understanding the prophets presentation of messiah as the second david. 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. Ezekiels prophecies correspond in many aspects to jeremiahs prophecies as regards to the contents.

View chuck swindolls chart of ezekiel, which divides the. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. Study the book of ezekiel, and your life will be transformed. The book of ezekiel is the third in a row of the socalled four major prophets. The vision of jehovah ezekiel 1 ezekiels call to preach ezekiel 23. In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day. A description of the boundary wall, gateways, and outer court 40. 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. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Im not finished with the study, but am very glad with the knowledge i have obtained from kay arthurs writings, so far. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. The book of ezekiel would have been hidden away nignaz sefer yehezkel. The temple with its porch, side chambers, and building in the back 40.

This is very evident in the book we are about to study, ezekiel. The rabbis were greatly troubled by the fact that the book of ezekiel gives certain laws, chiefly as to the temple procedures, which actually contradict the laws given in the book of leviticus. According to the convoluted interpretation of this cult, ezekiel was prophesying that one day the book of mormon the stick or scroll of ephraim would be joined to the bible the stick or scroll of judah to form the complete revelation of god. This is important to remember when discerning the meaning of this great vision. What is known of ezekiel is derived solely from the book that bears his name. But our study must not miss the aspect in which the book is unique. The book of revelation, the last of the bible books, especially alludes to ezekiels prophecies. Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. He belonged to the family of zadok, who was a famous priest. In the beginning of his book, isaiah described the awful situation of the people of. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The prophet ezekiel the vision of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37.

He was among the jews exiled to babylon by nebuchadnezzar in 597 b. So prior to the study it is best to have heard the sermon and read the relevant chapters. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. Idols are mentioned more often in the book of ezekiel than any other book of the bible 52 times. The prophet ezekiel was commissioned to be a watchman sounding the warning for the early waves of exiles in babylon 3. There are different ways to look at the divisions in the book of ezekiel. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel.

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. The book has always been named for its author, ezekiel 1. 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. Writing from a firstperson perspective, ezekiel recorded the visions and revelations he received from the lord. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. It was during the elevenyear reign of jehoiakim that the first deportation took place when daniel was taken captive. 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. 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. 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. Ezekiels visions came mostly from being lifted by the spirit. Ezekiel was a priest who was among the jewish captives carried away to babylon by king nebuchadnezzar in approximately 597 b. Only ezekiel saw gods glory depart as he closed his former kingdom over israel.

God strengthens, or god will strengthen ezekiel is one of the three that were called the. A 12week study knowing the bible paperback march 31, 2018 by michael lawrence author, j. Ezekiel went into exile at the same time as king jehoiachin in the year 597 bc. The book of ezekiel introduction to the book of ezekiel in the bible. Students will learn how god worked with his people during the exile, and will learn how god. This is a detailed study of the text of ezekiel and its historical setting with special consideration given to bible prophecy and its interpretation. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. A bible study series through the old testament prophet, ezekiel. Ezekiel is shown this new order by means of a vision 40. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Among the exiles in babylon, ezekiel shows that israel. Ezekiel is also one of the prophets who lived in exile. 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 takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. Chapter 8 describes the idol worship by the leaders of israel right in the temple. 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. 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. No other bible book has as many links to the book of revelation as the book of ezekiel. I was always curious about ezekiel, but could understand just a limeted amount of this book. 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. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god.