Restoring the spiritual heart of the nation the glory of god key verse. Outline of the book of ezekiel floral heights church of christ. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. 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. The book has a uniformity of language, style, theme, and message which support the theory of a single author. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much.
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. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. This summary of the book of ezekiel provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ezekiel. Every book of the bible outlined in section headings. Prophets call and enduement with power for the office, chapter 2. 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. Hill and walton write, the lack of strict chronological ordering of the. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b. It is placed between the book of lamentations and the book of daniel in the old testament canon of scripture. Outline of the book of ezekiel ye shall fall by the sword. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Ezekiel prophesied to the exiles in babylon at the same time that of jeremiah was prophesying to the jews who remained in jerusalem.
He is faithful in keeping his covenant of blessing. Summary the book of ezekiel has the most logical arrangement of any of the prophetic books. We hope that our outline of ezekiel will help you broaden your understanding of this complex book. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline. Jehoiakim s son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc.
Ezekiel was carried away to babylon between the first and final deportation of judah 2 kings 24. Like daniel and the apostle john, he prophesied out of the land, and his prophecy, like theirs, follows the method of symbol and vision. The unique outline format makes this wealth of material extremely. Therefore, this writer will adopt the broader, theological structure of john martin who argues that the first half of the book contains prophecies concerning judgment 2, and that the second half of the book contains prophecies concerning blessing 3348 john a martin, an outline of ezekiel, unpublished class notes in 304 preexlic and. Isaiahs favorite designation for jehovah yahweh is the lord of hosts, used 62 times in the book.
He engages in startling symbolic activities to teach gods people. Ezekiel study guide for growing christians ministries. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. This lesson is the first of a series commenced 2020. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. God would send someone from davids family to be their leader ezekiel 37.
Key personalities include ezekiel, israels leaders, ezekiels wife. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. As any traditional outline of the book quickly reveals, ezekiel follows the same basic sequence that is found in isaiah and jeremiah and zephaniah. In babylon, ezekiel settled in his own house, in a village near nippur on the river chebar eze 3. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of ezekiel oracles of judgment against nations, judgment and consolation for israel 201808t08. Daniel was taken captive in the first captivity during jehoiakims reign, about eight years before ezekiel was taken captive. Ezekiel bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. On this page, the first chapter of ezekiel is outlined and analysed. Ezekiel intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society. These bible book outlines are intended to assist you as you study gods wor d. The book of ezekiel is categorized with the writings of the major prophets. Summary of the book of ezekiel the story of the bible.
A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. 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. While ezekiel himself may have been responsible for some of this revision, there is general agreement that the book as we have it today is the product of a highlyeducated priestly circle owing allegiance to the historical ezekiel and closely associated with the temple. Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. Mar 31, 2011 the book has been subjected to extensive editing. The assyrian empire that had once conquered the syropalestinian area and destroyed the. The christological purpose of ezekiel the book of ezekiel anticipates and points to jesus christ throughout. The book of ezekiel outline of the bookintroduction. The book of ezekiel is in the old testament section of the bible. Ezekiel is called to serve as a watchman to the house of israel. As you read the pages of scripture, ask yourself, what does this passage tell me about god. God himself would return to this temple ezekiel 43. The chapter mainly describes a vision of the throne of christ.
Ezekiel had been taken captive in 597 bc and was being held captive in babylon when god gave him the vision. Ezekiel in the picture study bible the book of ezekiel with. 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. Jesus is the fulfiller of the promises laid out in the book. Unlike the preexilic prophets, whose ministry was primarily to either judah or the tentribe kingdom, ezekiel is the. Detailed outline of the book of ezekiel bible blender. 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. Key personalities include ezekiel, israels leaders, ezekiels wife, king nebuchadnezzar, and the prince. Ezekiel complaining, god shews him his purpose in saving a remnant.
The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. Outline of ezekiel free bible outlines bible study start. God commissions ezekiel eze judgments on israel eze 424 the coming siege of jerusalem eze 47 jerusalems idolatry and gods withdrawal eze 811. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. See what its about from the first verse to the last. 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.
The prophet ezekiel was born around 622 bc and preached for about 22 years. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. The book of ezekiel includes a prophecy of a great battle that will precede the second coming of jesus christ see ezekiel 3839. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. Mar 14, 2010 the book of ezekiel outline of the book. The historic night with prophetic light, chapters 1. The book of ezekiel is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre and even contains parables. 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. An exposition of the scriptures by dallas seminary faculty. Ezekiel overview and outline reasons for hope jesus. Introduction to the book of ezekiel learn religions. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance.
The hebrew name yhezekiel ezekiel means may god strengthen. Prophecy, vision of celestial chariot, four living creatures, temple, gog of magog. Additionally, ezekiel 4048 contains a description of a temple that will be built in jerusalem in the latter days. Israels sin and impending judgment, uttered before the final captivity ezekiel 124. We hope that you will come to know and love him deeply.
The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. The prophecy of judgment through signs and oracles 47 1. Ezekiel is the watchman, and through him we see some of gods generous plans for israel that have yet to come about. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. 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 second vision of jehovah ezekiel 89 gods response to evil ezekiel 1011 zedekiahs captivity ezekiel 12. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. God also showed ezekiel a picture of a new temple in the future ezekiel chapters 4048.
The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. From 586 until 570, he prophesied about consolation. The book of ezekiel outline of the book of ezekiel warren wiersbe theme. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should follow 1 peter 1. It contains three sections, each of which addresses a different. The books origin is given in the opening verses ezekiel 1. The prophet describes massive visions of gods spiritual forces in action behind the scenes and blueprints for the future. Ezekiel in the picture study bible the book of ezekiel. The old testament is written in the hebrew language, with but one exception a portion of the book of daniel.
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