A chapterbychapter study guide, as taught by pastor. It may help you focus on what ezekiel says, the first step in under standing any bible book. As peter said of the prophets, they saw the sufferings and they saw the glory that would follow 1 pet. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i. Ezekiel had been taken captive in 597 bc and was being held captive in babylon when god gave him the vision. 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. What we are going to get a glimpse of is a glimpse into the power that was behind the king of tyre, ie. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. Its our second study in the book of ezekiel, and its great to see you all. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. He was not only a servant sent to speak to his people, but also a sign to the people.
On the fifth day of the month it was the fifth year of king jehoiachins exile. Ezekiel pastor david legge 2 david legge is a christian evangelist, preacher and bible teacher. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. In the fifth year of his captivity god called the young priest to prophesy to a rebellious nation, impudent and stubborn. Blue letter bible is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. For example, compare revelation chapters 1821 with ezekiel chapters 27, 38, and 47. When ezekiel lived, spoke, and wrote his book, the jewish people were captives in babylon, and ezekiel was there with them. Introduction to the book of ezekiel historical background ezekiels life spanned a period of significant political upheaval in the world. Lesson 1 ezekiels vision ezekiel 1 background notes 1. 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 stands in the english bible fourth among the major prophets. God strengthens, or god will strengthen ezekiel is one of the three that were called the captivity prophets the other two are. 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 book of jeremiah is located in the section of your bible referred to as the major prophets, known for their larger portions of writings as compared to the minor prophets, or shorter writings. Stanley horton, what the bible says about the holy spirit springfield. Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. All three of these men wrote what is called an apocalypse. It may help you focus on what ezekiel says, the first step in understanding any bible book. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. A comprehensive database of more than 18 book of ezekiel quizzes online, test your knowledge with book of ezekiel quiz questions. Ezekiel ezekiels name means god will strengthen, and that is a fitting name for a prophet who was called to minister to impudent and stiffhearted people eze. Books of the bible, scripture references and quotes are also italicized. Each of the eight lessons in this wiersbe bible study references one or more chapters in warren wiersbes commentary be reverent along with questions for digging deeper and sharing with.
Copeland this study guide is from the executable outlines series, a collection of sermon outlines and bible study lessons by mark a. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should follow. Ezekiel had a message for them, and he gave it to them see ezek. The bible book of ezekiel contains many prophecies that focus on the restoration of pure worship, a prominent bible theme. The number seems somehow to be equated with the fifth year of jehoi. If for no other reason, the book of ezekiel merits careful study so that the man of god may be able to silence these. His vision of the glory of god, in his attendance, surrounded with angels, here called living creatures ver. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Forwardsources summary of the old testament summary of the new testament keypoints of the old testament keypoints of the new testament old testament notes bookbybook. Jeremiah, ezekiel, and daniel were all prophets, but each had a particular. Pdf the book of ezekiel 2018 edition gary everett, mdiv dmin. Ezekiel study guide for growing christians ministries. It is probably the most ignored book in the old testament.
The questions and answers in this study guide are based on the new american standard bible. A collection of seventeen books that make up the last part of the old testament b. 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. The book of ezekiel was written during the time of judahs bondage to babylon under. The old testament book named after him portrays how ezekiel sought to trust god and consistently obey him despite difficult circumstances. When jehoiakims successor, jehoiachin, surrendered in 597, nebuchadnezzar appointed zedekiah king and deported to babylon jehoiachin and the royal family, along with members of the upper class, including ezekiel the priest.
A study of his book by pastor david legge preach the word. In the book of isaiah we have the principles of the throne of god. To see the main deportations listed, study chart a, which follows. A chapterbychapter study guide, as taught by pastor robert l. The name ezekiel means god will strengthen or god will harden. It can be an independent study using only it and the bible pdf file size. From the record in the book of daniel you would not gather that daniel ever. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Those willing to study these books will find their lives enriched as they increase. 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.
Biblenotes the entire holy bible is summarized with easy. From the first chapter, which graphically describes the overwhelming invasion of the divine presence into ezekiels world, to the last phrase of ezekiels vision the lord is there the book sounds and echoes gods sovereignty. King jehoiachim of judah becomes a babylonian vassal, 605. For many years brethren have used it in bible classes to study the gospels in chronological order.
The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. The time when this prophecy was delivered, the place where, and person by whom, ver. This study guide commentary is designed to help the student do that by comparing the. July 14, 2015 hebrews shows us that the bible is not a collection of unrelated stories, but is rather one unified story. Study guide for ezekiel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. From the first chapter, which graphically describes the overwhelming invasion of the divine presence into ezekiels world, to the last phrase of ezekiels vision the lord is there the book sounds and echoes. A younger contemporary of jeremiah, and influenced by him, ezekiel was a priest ezek. A much larger group of exiles, ezekiel and king jehoiachin among them, went to babylonia in 597 b. He served as assistant pastor at portadown baptist church before receiving a call to the pastorate of the iron hall assembly in belfast, northern ireland. As usual, the lord in allcapital letters stands for yahweh, the name of the true god.
Ezekiel expressed to god his honest reactions, emotions, and questions. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. Our online book of ezekiel trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top book of ezekiel quizzes. No other bible book has as many links to the book of revelation as the book of ezekiel. In this study the book will be analyzed in twentysix lessons placing emphasis on understanding the prophets presentation of messiah as the second david.
Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. It also suggests probable meanings by its outline, introductions. Ezekiel, lifechange bible study christian book distributors. Vernon mcgee taking the whole word to the whole world. The author of this book is ezekiel the priest, the son of buzi 1. For each chapter it provides key questions for you to answerand answers to check yours. He trusted in the lord, and the lord gave him strength, courage, and. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. House, in sources for biblical and theological study, vol. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. This free bible class book does not have to be used in connection with the fourfold gospel. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel st albans.
The book of revelation, the last of the bible books, especially alludes to ezekiels prophecies. Pdf numerous texts refer to the activities of the spirit of god in relation. Those inferences that we get about satans origin and destiny come in large measure from isaiah 14 and ezekiel 28. Pastor steve will move through the book in a methodical fashion to unveil the lords message to israel and all believers. There are different ways to look at the divisions in the book of ezekiel. 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. They are ezekiel, daniel, and john who wrote from the island of patmos. Ezekiel faced immense uncertainty about the future not so different from what were experiencing in our own time. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. What is the role and function of the in the book of ezekiel.
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