Become familiar with the main divisions of the book. 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. 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. Introduction to the book of ezekiel the church of jesus christ of. The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the tanakh and one of the major. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. Prophecy, vision of celestial chariot, four living creatures, temple, gog of magog. Ezekiel bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Important messianic sections in the book are jer 17. The overthrow of gog is described in chapters 3839, and. Outline of ezekiel we hope that our outline of ezekiel will help you broaden your understanding of this complex book. Jerusalem as an unfaithful woman ezekiel 16 the parable of the eagles ezekiel 17 gods justice to individuals ezekiel 18 lament for the kings of israel ezekiel 19 an inquiry by the elders of israel ezekiel 20. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry.
Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. Ezekiels commission in vision, the prophet saw the cherubim, who had the likeness of a man v. Jesus undoubtedly has in mind ezekiel 34 when he spoke of being the good shepherd in john 10. He is called as a watchman to the house of israel to warn, reprove. Ezekiel relies heavily upon apocalyptic images whose meanings have been lost through the centuries. Outline of the book of ezekiel ye shall fall by the sword. We will now consider several of the key passages of ezekiel, centering our attention upon the reflections of christ that occur throughout the book. What is the most basic relationship that a christian can have. The hebrew name yhezekiel ezekiel means may god strengthen.
Ezekiel complaining, god shews him his purpose in saving a remnant. During his earthly ministry, jesus was the greatest teacher. To engage in such is to tap into the forethought, foreknowledge, foreshadows, and foresight of the eternal god whom we serve. Ezekiel returns to the land in a vision and sees the millennial temple. The book of ezekiel is the beginning of a new phase in israelite prophecy, and its form and characteristics differ in style from the books of prophecy weve studied thus far. The book gives us visions of god and visions of satan. This records the prophets initial vision of the cherubim and the glory of god, and his. Outline of ezekiel free bible outlines bible study start.
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