THE BIBLE BOOK OF EZEKIEL

The Prophet of Israel in Exile

I. PROPHECIES REGARDING ISRAEL, Ezekiel 1-24

1. The Prophet’s Call and Commission, Eze_1:1-28; Eze_2:1-10; Eze_3:1-27

2. The Siege of Jerusalem, Eze_4:1-17; Eze_5:1-17

3. Israel Past and Present, Ezekiel 6-24

II. PROPHECIES REGARDING THE NATIONS, Ezekiel 25-32

1. Ammon, Moab, and Philistia, Eze_25:1-17

2. Tyre and Sidon, Eze_26:1-21; Eze_27:1-36; Eze_28:1-26

3. Egypt, Eze_29:1-21; Eze_30:1-26; Eze_31:1-18; Eze_32:1-32

III. PROPHECIES REGARDING ISRAEL’S FUTURE, Ezekiel 33-48

1. The Fall of Jerusalem, Eze_33:1-33; Eze_34:1-10

2. The Restoration of Israel, Ezekiel 34:11-39:29

3. The New Temple, Ezekiel 40-48

INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL

This book is named after the prophet Ezekiel, whose name means “God is strong” His messages are dated between the years 593-571 B.C. and were given to his fellow exiles in Babylonian captivity.

Ezekiel grew up in the environs of the temple in Jerusalem, since he was born in a priestly family. Born in 623 B.C., he witnessed the changing fortunes of his people and was included in the exile to Babylon in 597 B.C. Called to the prophetic ministry in 597 B.C. through a spectacular divine revelation  (chapters 1-3), He was made conscience of God’s presence and message in the mist of the adulterous surroundings of Babylon.

During the first part of his ministry, Ezekiel proclaimed essentially the same message given by Jeremiah – Jerusalem is doomed to destruction. The sinfulness and adultery prevailing in Jerusalem will result in God’s abandoning the temple, as well as Jerusalem – with judgement to follow. Babylonian captivity is certain. This is the theme of chapters 1 to 24.

After the news reach Babylon that Jerusalem Actually had been destroyed in 586 B.C. Ezekiel proclaimed a new message of hope and restoration. God as the great shepherd will regather the Israelites from the ends of the earth and reestablish them in their own land. The nations who challenge Israel’s return will be defeated and judged.

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REVIEW QUESTIONS ON EZEKIEL

Outline

(a) Into how many parts is this prophecy divided?

(b) How are the first and last parts connected?

(c) What is the theme of the second part?

Introduction

(d) What is the meaning of the name Ezekiel?

(e) What do we know of his personal history?

Selections from Ezekiel 1-37

Each question applies to the paragraph of corresponding number in the Comments.

1. How was the divine majesty revealed to Ezekiel in a vision?

2. What commission did Ezekiel receive and how was he strengthened to perform it?

3. What is the meaning of the parable of the watchman?

4. How would God bless His people who were separated from the Temple?

5. How may our secret thoughts hinder God from answering our prayers?

6. For whose sin does God hold us responsible?

7. What hope is given to the wicked and what warning to the righteous?

8. What is the duty of a shepherd toward his flock? How is the selfish shepherd reproved?

9. What promises of blessing are given God’s flock? Who is meant by “my servant David?”

10. What alone could make the dry bones live? What explanation of the vision does the Lord God give to Ezekiel?

By Philippus Schutte

New Covenant Israelite! "And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;  Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee."  Rom 11:17 -18

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