Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. 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. Wwe ezekiel jackson finisher book of ezekiel youtube. Although they have come out of the fire, the fire will yet consume them. Ezekiel 15 niv bible the word of the lord came to me. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. Restoring the spiritual heart of the nation the glory of god key verse. Warn these peoplehe told me, son of man, eat what you see. 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. Ezekiels vision is an example of contextualization, where god accommodates his selfrevelation to cultural expectations and norms. 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.
The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. Early spoiler notes from first lucha underground tv taping. The vision in chapter one appears many times throughout the book. The chariot, here mentioned by the prophet, was precisely the same as that which he saw at the river chebar, as himself tells us, ezekiel 1. According to the book itself, it records six visions of the prophet ezekiel, exiled in babylon, during the 22 years from 593 to 571 bc, although it is the product of a long and complex history and does not necessarily preserve the very. Ezekiel invites investigation not only because of what he said, but also because of how he said it. After an account of his call to the prophetical office. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. And when i set my face against them, you will know that i am the lord. The book is fascinating, replete with visions, allegories, and action parables.
Ezekiels job was to warn and comfort the exiles in babylon and make sure they kept up their relationship with god while in exile. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Ezekiel was the human point of gods spear pointing at israel, warning them to turn, and ultimately offering hope. Big ezekiel jackson performs his finisher the book of ezekiel on kofi kingston to become the no. Then the man led me northward into the outer court and brought me to the rooms opposite the temple courtyard and opposite the outer wall on the north side. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. This term is used of ezekiel 93 times, always without the definite artic. Ezekiel s relationship with god is a bit of a debacle. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. The latest dated oracle is 22 years later, in april 571 b. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. Ezekiel simply explained welwyn commentary series, 1993. The first dated message in ezekiel is from the summer of 593 b.
Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. The hebrew university edition of ezekiel follows the layout of the preceding volumes of isaiah edited m. Ezekiel speaks in the first person in this book and he identifies himself a member of one of judahs priestly families who was called by god to be a prophet. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. More than just a commentary or sermon illustration book, the posb brings together sermon points, life application, supporting scripture, as well as fullyresearched and engaging commentary all. Not only does the book present a striking picture of the resurrection and restoration of gods people ezekiel 37, it. 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 was likely written between 593 and 565 b.
The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international. Hill and walton write, the lack of strict chronological ordering of the. Pages in category book of ezekiel the following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. Summary the book covers the prophecies, visions, and symbolic actions of ezekiel, a prophet among the jews during the exile in babylon. 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.
In the fifth year of his captivity god called the young priest to prophesy to a rebellious nation, impudent and stubborn. Not without reason has ezekiel been dubbed the audiovisual aids prophet. The book of ezekiel is unique in that, with occasional exceptions, it is entirely autobiographical, that is, written in the first person, from the viewpoint of ezekiel himself. This sermon deals with how to read ezekiel and applies some of the main themes ezekiel august 11, 2002 reading ezekiel there are parts of the united states, namely the midwest that some people call fly over country. The autobiographical style of the book supports ezekiel as the author of the book i, me, my are in almost every chapter of the book.
For those seeking an introductory level commentary on the book of ezekiel, the best place to turn is this commentary by derek thomas. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. Ezekiel describes his vision as an elaborate and complex image that symbolizes the majesty of yahweh and proclaims yahwehs sovereignty over all the nations of the earth. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then ezekiel must be regarded as artfully verbose. If ezekiel was 30 years old when his ministry began, the final vision of the book came when he was about 50. We hope that our outline of ezekiel will help you broaden your understanding of this complex book.
More than just a commentary or sermon illustration book, the posb brings together sermon points, life application, supporting scripture, as well as fullyresearched and engaging commentary all on one page, along with the actual text. Jesus is the fulfiller of the promises laid out in the book. World wrestling entertainment wwe superstar ezekiel jackson arrives in guyana today for his first visit to his birthplace since achieving. Five years after his deportation to babylon 592 bc, god appears to ezekiel at the river chebar and calls him to the office of prophet being thirty years old ezek.
Rycklon ezekiel stephens born april 22, 1978 is a guyaneseamerican retired professional. He belonged to the family of zadok, who was a famous priest. The christological purpose of ezekiel the book of ezekiel anticipates and points to jesus christ throughout. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books.
In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. As it were a sapphire stone see the note on ezekiel 1. In the first two ezekiel announced judgment on jerusalem ezek. What makes the book of ezekiel so popular, and fascinating to you and i, is that 2500 years ago ezekiel described the political situation surrounding israel today. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. A book of the names and address of people living in a city. When we have the location and the date of the prophecy, we include that as well. Ezekiel was carried away to babylon between the first and final deportation of judah 2 kings 24. Even though his prophets are specially chosen, god doesnt exactly shower them with free juicers and gift certificates for yoga classes. Ezekiel s mission to the judean exiles in babylon was to prepare them for the greatest crisis in the history of yahwehs covenant people.
When it appears in the book, we write the words the vision in the outline. Ezekiel 42 niv bible then the man led me northward into. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. The book of ezekiel outline of the book of ezekiel warren wiersbe theme.
Ezekiel prophesied to the exiles in babylon at the same time that of jeremiah was prophesying to the jews who remained in jerusalem. Ezekiel went into exile at the same time as king jehoiachin in the year 597 bc. The book has a uniformity of language, style, theme, and message which support the theory of a single author. Thomas is a reformed scholar with a heart for god, for his word, and for his people that comes through on every page. Preparatory work on the edition of the book of ezekiel was done by the late m. Ezekiel was twenty five years old when he was deported with the others to babylon and thereby born in the year 622 bc.
In babylon, ezekiel settled in his own house, in a village near nippur on the river chebar eze 3. Jackson is a graduate from the university at buffalo. Ezekiel jackson pays the price for striking wade duration. This book is one of the major prophets, filled with deeply symbolic visions and extreme actions from a man of zealous faith and profound spiritual vision. Ezekiels mission to the judean exiles in babylon was to prepare them for the greatest crisis in the history of yahwehs covenant people.
Ezekiel jackson defeated jimmy wang yang after the match, brian kendrick hit his finish. Like daniel and the apostle john, he prophesied out of the land, and his prophecy, like theirs, follows the method of symbol and vision. World wrestling entertainment wwe superstar ezekiel jackson. Ezekiel jackson vs ted dibiase jr wwe smackdown 150711 duration. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling.
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