This material is organized by topic in alphabetical order. Return to the table of contents for christ in all the scriptures. Students can learn that all who repent of their iniquities will receive gods mercy, love, and forgiveness. The prophet ministered during the darkest days of judahs history. 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. As we grow in our knowledge of him we will grow spiritually. The vision ezekiel had at the time of his call never left him but influenced his thought. They are presented here in hopes of helping you with your own study of ezekiel. Ezekiels concern with sin also accounts for the many places where the book echoes the laws given in the pentateuch, as well as the similarities between ezekiels new temple chs.
Introduction to the book of ezekiel church of jesus christ. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book of ezekiel. These 25 lessons provide a verse by verse study of the book of ezekiel. Book of ezekiel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Paul cantrell has authored over 200 of the studies available. Ezekiels commission in vision, the prophet saw the cherubim, who had the likeness of a man v. The christological purpose of ezekiel the book of ezekiel anticipates and points to jesus christ throughout. If the altar steps faced to the east and it was referring to the cross, the cross would have faced eastward. This is very evident in the book we are about to study, ezekiel. Ezekiels mission to the judean exiles in babylon was to prepare them for the greatest crisis in the history of yahwehs covenant people. As peter said of the prophets, they saw the sufferings and they saw the glory that would follow 1 pet.
Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. In the fifth year of his captivity god called the young priest to prophesy to a rebellious nation, impudent and stubborn. Free old testament study guides and bible class books. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Romans bible class book on romans, by david padfield. Explain how you think the linking of the bible and the book of mormon help gather the house of israel. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel st albans.
The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. Bible class book on the minor prophets, by david padfield. We at the church of christ welcome you to our website. The altar of the cross facing to the east would be consistent with what he wrote in ezekiel 43.
Bible book studies explaining the bible versebyverse. A tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the bible with an. Though naylor died in christ before his ezekiel volume went to print, he continues to serve christs church through this useful commentary. 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. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. This collection of audio lessons have been recorded from our own bible studies.
Outline of the book with questions for each section. Rebelliousness of israel you may want to reserve this color for this family of marking throughout the book. I think ezekiel saw it better than any of the other prophets. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. Most of the book of ezekiel contains prophecies that were given before the final fall of jerusalem to the babylonians. The importance of knowing each book of the bible becomes obvious when we realize that god has given us each of the books so that we will know god. 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. It is probably the most ignored book in the old testament. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled the preparation of the preacher, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should follow. He was a minister of the gospel in the church of christ for over 60 years serving mainly in the northeast in new jersey and pennsylvania.
Indeed, ive found more often than not that adding an ep study commentary volume to my reading regimen in sermon preparation always pays dividends. 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. From the record in the book of daniel you would not gather that daniel ever. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books.
In your answer, consider the message of the book of mormons subtitle. To engage in such is to tap into the forethought, foreknowledge, foreshadows, and foresight of the eternal god whom we serve. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. 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. Introduction to the book of ezekiel the church of jesus christ of.
The book of ezekiel pronounces judgment on both israel and surrounding nations, but it also provides a vision of the future millennial kingdom that complements and adds to the vision of other old and new testament texts. Not only does the book present a striking picture of the resurrection and restoration of gods people ezekiel 37, it. This is an 18 lesson study on this new testament book. I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols i will cleanse you. This book is named after the prophet whose writing it records ezekiel.
Note or mark the words and phrases connoting the following. This free bible class book has questions for each section pdf file size. Ezekiel study guide for growing christians ministries. The vision of jehovah ezekiel 1 ezekiels call to preach ezekiel 23 judgment on jerusalem ezekiel 45 judgment on the mountains of israel ezekiel 6 judgment on the land of israel ezekiel 7. The meaning of ezekiel is seen in this coming of the glory during the kingdom age. Studying ezekiel can strengthen students faith in the lords power to transform individuals and nations. However, this major prophecy in the book of ezekiel contains descriptions, specifications, and measurements of the millennial temple which are so exhaustive that one may actually make a sketch of it, just as one might of solomons historic temple. The prophet describes massive visions of gods spiritual forces in action behind the scenes and blueprints for the future. Consequently, studying the books of the bible is the ultimate way to discover him jeremiah 9. The book of ezekiel anticipates and points to jesus christ.
These studies are scriptural and are available for download and use in teaching, edification and evangelism. Jesus is the fulfiller of the promises laid out in the book. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ezekiel s mission to the judean exiles in babylon was to prepare them for the greatest crisis in the history of yahwehs covenant people. This begins ezekiels description of what might be the most unusual and detailed vision of god in the scriptures. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. This 1 page bible class book contains numerous charts and. A detailed study of the 12 minor prophets of the old testament. For a verse by verse study of ezekiel, see the book notes on ezekiel. And i will give you a new heart, and a new spirit i will put within you.
This is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet ezekiel. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost. The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself. 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. Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. In the first two ezekiel announced judgment on jerusalem ezek. Overview of the book of ezekiel third millennium ministries. The quick view bible big ideas in ezekiel major prophets. 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. His children are faithful members of our congregation although paul and his wife have gone home to be with the lord. Overview of ezekiel infographic illustration the book of esther a story of courage and faith pictures of christ in ezekiel saferbrowser image search results.
Study guide for ezekiel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. A very detailed outline and an introductory survey are included pdf file size. For another brief look at this book of the bible, see the related chapter in ot reflections of christ, by paul van gorder. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Should the reason for it be that the book does not. The holy bible book 26 ezekiel kjv dramatized audio. He engages in startling symbolic activities to teach gods people. What is the most basic relationship that a christian can have. 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, and the. We in granby, missouri at the church of christ provide studies, audio sermons and outlines from sound preachers and teachers in the lords church.
Overview of the book of ezekiel reformed answers to. This is important to remember when discerning the meaning of this great vision. This is part 3 of a bible study series through the book of ezekiel. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. The overall theme of the prophecy of ezekiel is the glory of god. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Taking ezekiel as a unit, it is also the longest and most indepth description of a prophets calling in the scriptures. Angels antichrist apologetics apostasy in the church archaeology armageddon bible book of daniel book of revelation church and ecclesiology conferences creation versus evolution cults death end times eschatology eternity evangelism false prophets god gogmagog war heaven hope interpretation of scriptures islam israel jesus jewish people. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline. Apr 22, 2018 we study him because he gave voice to gods answer. As you read on in ezekiel 37 to verse 22, you realize that these two sticks are important in the gathering of israel. These sermons are taken directly from the book of ezekiel.
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 fulfilled and behold, i am with you always, to the end of the age matt. We will now consider several of the key passages of ezekiel, centering our attention upon the reflections of christ that occur throughout the book. 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. The book of ezekiel contains the visions and prophecies of ezekiel, whom the lord called to minister to the jewish captives in babylon. 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.