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. 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 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. Introduction to the book of ezekiel church of jesus christ. Introduction to the book of ezekiel the church of jesus christ of. The vision of jehovah ezekiel 1 ezekiels call to preach ezekiel 23. This material is organized by date in the order they were presented. The book of ezekiel is the third of the books of the major prophets, coming after the books. This series of posts pairs a brief passage of scripture with associated study notes drawn from the gospel transformation bible. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. These sermons are sound and are available for download and use in teaching, edification and evangelism. This is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet ezekiel. The lord also described the latterday gathering of israel by comparing it to the uniting of the stick of joseph the book of mormon with the stick of judah the bible see ezekiel 37. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry.
The holy bible book 26 ezekiel kjv dramatized audio. In the fifth year of his captivity god called the young priest to prophesy to a rebellious nation, impudent and stubborn. The book of ezekiel includes a prophecy of a great battle that will precede. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. For example, compare revelation chapters 1821 with ezekiel chapters 27, 38, and 47. Bible book studies are available from the introduction page for each book in our online king james version translation of the bible. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. This book is named after the prophet whose writing it records ezekiel. Ezekiel s mission to the judean exiles in babylon was to prepare them for the greatest crisis in the history of yahwehs covenant people. Lesson 1 ezekiels vision ezekiel 1 background notes 1. I have started doing a bible study on the book of ezekiel.
The book of ezekiel is one of the major prophets in the old testament. A brief overview of every book in the new testament, along with charts and maps. The name zadok means righteous, and in his book, the prophet ezekiel emphasizes separation and holiness. So prior to the study it is best to have heard the sermon and read the relevant. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline. 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. Prattmont church of christ 901 north memorial drive send mail to p.
James burton coffman was a prolific author, preacher, teacher and leader among churches of christ in the 20th century. The prophet ministered during the darkest days of judahs history. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Hope is found not in our circumstances, our feelings, or our efforts, but in the confidence that god is with his people, for what ezekiel prophesied, jesus christ fulfilledand behold, i am with you always, to the end of the age matt. This free bible class book has questions for each section pdf file size. Studying ezekiel can strengthen students faith in the lords power to. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. No other bible book has as many links to the book of revelation as the book of ezekiel. Introduction to the book of ezekiel historical background. Free old testament study guides and bible class books. Study guide for ezekiel 40 by david guzik blue letter bible. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should follow. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording. The book of ezekiel contains the visions and prophecies of ezekiel, whom the lord called to.
These lessons take you on a verse by verse study of what many consider to be the most beautiful book in the bible. Book of ezekiel ezekiel, god, king james bible, douay rheims, american standard bible, bible in basic english, webster bible, matthew henry on. As a companion to the bible, the book of mormon is a witness of jesus christs divinity and his role as the savior of the world. When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified. W e at the church of christ in granby, mo provide online audio sermons from sound preachers and teachers in the lords church. The vision of jehovah ezekiel 1 ezekiel s call to preach ezekiel 23. 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. Every one of the posts made at this site are written by myself, pastor bill mazzulla,unless otherwise stated, i hope to do at least one study per month for pastor bills newsletter but sometimes it might be less. Overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. They are presented here in hopes of helping you with your own study of ezekiel. The knowing the bible series is a resource designed to help bible readers better understand and apply gods word. This material is organized by topic in alphabetical order. I think ezekiel saw it better than any of the other prophets.
Ezekiel study guide for growing christians ministries. It was authored by ezekiel who was set as a watchman to the house of israel. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel st albans. What is the most basic relationship that a christian can have.
The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man. There are different ways to look at the divisions in the book of ezekiel. The prophet ezekiel you shall know i am the lord bible study notes prepared by carey dillinger beginning march, 2003 for use in the adult class at the church of christ at beverly shores leesburg, florida. A tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout scripture. As peter said of the prophets, they saw the sufferings and they saw the glory that would follow 1 pet. The book of ezekiel follows the prophet ezekiel and his message to the israelites about the destruction of judah and his prediction about the. I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Box 680872, prattville, al 36068 prattville, al 36067.
A detailed study of the 12 minor prophets of the old testament. Study the book of ezekiel, and your life will be transformed. 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 he will be strengthened of god. These lessons take you on a verse by verse study of this fascinating but often neglected book from the old testament. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying. The book of ezekiel anticipates and points to jesus christ throughout. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. Here in ezekiel 36 we see one of the old testaments most beautiful and clearest anticipations of this insideout change.
Knowing god is the basic theme of the book of ezekiel. Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. The book of revelation, the last of the bible books, especially alludes to ezekiels prophecies. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. He was born may 24, 1905, in taylor county to pioneer west texans so far out in the country it took two days to go to town and back.
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. Jesus is the fulfiller of the promises laid out in the book. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i. Book of ezekiel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. From the record in the book of daniel you would not gather that daniel ever visited his people in babylon where ezekiel was.
A younger contemporary of jeremiah, and influenced by him, ezekiel was a priest ezek. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. 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. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society.
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