Jesus is. Where are they? Ezekiel Sees the Glory & Receives the Call Chapter 4 -24 Judgments Against Judah Chapter 25-32 Judgments Against the Gloating Nations Chapter 33-39 Restoration of Israel to the LORD Chapter 40-48 Visions of the Temple Note that the breakpoint at Ezekiel 25 marks the end of Ezekiel's prophecies of doom and gloom for WebParallels between the visions of the Book of Revelation and the visions of the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel. [k] 11Thats what their faces were like. WebExplore the first part of the book of Ezekiel, where God speaks to his people in unique ways about coming judgment and the future hope of deliverance. Resurrection - Is it Taught in the Old Testament? But the heavens open to welcome Ezekiel, the son of man (Ezek. Prophet (Luke 4:24; 7:16; 24:19), but hes more than a prophet. We may be tempted to think that David-plus-three-mighty-men form a human replica of the glory, and then we might recall that Jesus, the son of David, also has his three: Peter, James, and John. Chapter 6:1-8. Ezekiel describes these creatures (Ezekiel 1:5-14). 1:10). Dating in Ezekiel 2:1, 3, 8; 3:1, 3, 4, 10; etc.). 78:23; Mal. Even from a distance, he sees something like glowing metal in the midst of the fire ( Ezek. He was among 10,000 exiles carried off during a period. Chapters 2-3. WebBringing the Saints into the Lord's Up-to-date Vision and Move in His Recovery (CWWL, 1984, vol. Each cherub has four facesthe face of a bull, a lion, an eagle, and a man (Ezek. But the heavens open to welcome Ezekiel, the son of man (Ezek. 46). THE VISION. Ephesians get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 1:19), but the wheels are on the earth (Ezek. Read through this segment one chapter at a time. Ezekiel Sees the Glory & Receives the Call Chapter 4 -24 Judgments Against Judah Chapter 25-32 Judgments Against the Gloating Nations Chapter 33-39 Restoration of Israel to the LORD Chapter 40-48 Visions of the Temple Note that the breakpoint at Ezekiel 25 marks the end of Ezekiel's prophecies of doom and gloom for 2:1, 3, 8; 3:1, 3, 4, 10; etc.). There are 13 dated references in Ezekiel and they are listed below. The book being opened. Now read through each chapter again. (THE LORD IS NOT THERE), PROPHECY OF RESTORATION How do your observations in this section compare to God's covenant promise to Abraham that "I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse. There are six visions recorded in Ezekiel: 1.Vision of the Cherubim (1:4-28) 2.Vision of the Scroll (2:93:3) 3.Vision of the Plain (3:22-23) 1:6) and four wings (Ezek. REVELATION. ). 1. The four plagues. Its with the exiles in Babylon, who gather by the river Chebar. Mostly, Israel saw Yahwehs glory from a distance and from the outside; Moses didnt record a description of the interior. 2) Life and Building in 1. Note to whom or to what he was to speak and what the message was to be. Visions could vary in kind, differing in such things as length, intensity, number of symbols, and whether the vision was perceived in the spirit, as in a dream, or by the conscious physical senses. Used by permission of Davidson Press, LLC. Its a remarkable rare occurrence in Scripture. 722 BC The Northern Kingdom was taken into captivity by the Assyrians. 1:4 ). Be sure to read the last verse of the book. The Book of Ezekiel, Click chart to enlarge (Who is the Angel of the LORD?) BY BABYLON. Zephaniah Ezekiel is different. JUDGMENTS AGAINST JUDAH TO JUDGMENT AGAINST THE NATIONS, THE LAST SECTION SHIFTS TO PROPHECIES OF But Yahwehs glory also appears as a four-cornered sanctuary, as the four-faced nation of Israel, as a four-man royal entourage. 1 Chron. Four living creatures appear from the whirlwind. Whenever they stopped flying, they lowered their wings. Ezekiel Chartfrom Charles Swindoll Even from a distance, he sees something like glowing metal in the midst of the fire ( Ezek. 4. How are they described? 28:18). As you look at the prophecy, list what is going to happen, to whom or what it will happen, and when it will happen. Ezek. Their appearances were similar to human forms, 6except that they each had four faces, four pairs of wings,[j] 7and straight legs. What is he told to do? The book of Ezekiel opens up with a vision that is quite startling in itself. 1. What? It doesnt take Ezekiel up to heaven; it brings heaven to earth. In the margin list what you learn from marking covenant and then compare it with what you observed about covenant in Ezekiel 16-17. c. Continue noting the same observations from marking every occurrence of know that I am the Lord. The heavens opened, Ezekiel tells us (Ezek. Don't get bogged down in all the temple measurements. Its a remarkable rare occurrence in Scripture. I suggest that you record the dates of events in the margin next to the corresponding Scripture. Note that there are 5 segment divisions of Ezekiel are at the top table of the chart at the top of this page. 1 John 2 Thessalonians He gets an up-close, interior view, and he shares it with us. Record the theme/title of each chapter. The book being opened. Note that Ezekiel 8-11 is a unit composed of several visions. Hes both commissioned prophet and commissioning glory, both Son of Man and the fiery One who sits on Yahwehs throne in the midst of the living creatures. DEFEATED BY ASSYRIA. 2. WebAccording to the book itself, it records six visions of the prophet Ezekiel, exiled in Babylon, during the 22 years from 593 to 571 BCE, although it is the product of a long and complex history and does not necessarily preserve the very words of the prophet. (hold pointer over verse for popup), 1st dated message: Call to prophetic of his ministry, 2nd dated message: the vision of temple abominations, 3rd dated message: response to the elders inquiry, FOLLOWING SECTION SHIFTS FROM PROPHECIES OF Whenever they stood still, they lowered their wings. As the cloud approaches, he sees whats insideliving beings, later identified as cherubim (Ezek. Mark every reference to the time of a vision and key words or phrases. The first major vision can be found in Ezekiel 1:4-28. Note in the margin who is going to know and how they will know. He resided by the river of Chebar ( Ezekiel 1 ). When Yahweh sends Israel into exile, he packs up and heads into exile with them. Mark every key word. When does the glory return (what is the the first fulfillment of the glory returning)? 1:4), and the face at the front is the face of a man; that means the man face faces south. Below are some of the key words and phrases you will be looking for. COMFORT, CONSOLATION, COMFORT & COMMUNION FOR JUDAH & ISRAEL. A long passage with much detail, Ezekiel describes his first word from the Lord. Jeremiah SECTION 2: Chapters 4-24: Prophecies about Judah and Jerusalem. (Record this date in your Bible margin) In 605 BC Ezekiel was 18 years old when 15 yearold Daniel and his 3 friends were captured by Nebuchadnezzar and taken from to Babylon. If you have room in your Bible at the beginning of the chapter, record your title once you are satisfied that the title really summarizes whats in the chapter. EZEKIEL. At the center of the vision is Yahweh himself, appearing as a glorified man to the prophet by the river Chebar. 28The appearance of the radiant light resembled that of a rainbow shining in a cloud on a rainy day. Read through this segment one chapter at a time marking the key words. b. REVELATION. Jesus is the Prophet (Luke 4:24; 7:16; 24:19), but hes more than a prophet. When Ezekiel sees the vision, he falls like a dead man (Ezek. In summary form list everything you observe from the text about Ezekiel, the people to whom he was sent, and the glory of the Lord. SECOND SIEGE In the Old Testament, the heavens typically open so Yahweh can rain his blessings on Israel (Deut. 27I noticed that from what appeared to look like his waist upward there was something that looked like metal that glowed as if it were immersed in fire. Copyright 2023 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved. The book of Ezekiel opens up with a vision that is quite startling in itself. Daniel Ezekiel is different. Biblical Theology of Direction From a distance, Ezekiel sees what Israel saw, a storm wind and a great cloud flashing with lightning and fire. The fire was dazzling, and lightning flashed from the fire. 28:12; Ps. 2. It is important to note that at the time of this vision Ezekiel was in captivity in Babylon. WebAlthough the term holy is not used in Ezekiel 1, the entire vision conveys the reality of the Lord's transcendence, His "set-apartness" as the Creator and ruler 4. Exodus 3:2 Also note what you learn about the glory of the Lord and the Spirit, and their relationship the temple or sanctuary. 2 John If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 23:1822). From those same passages, why does the glory depart? 1:1). 3:1621). This is not Scriptural and we will probably briefly touch on some of these points in class). Even from a distance, he sees something like glowing metal in the midst of the fire (Ezek. When Moses finished the tabernacle, the cloud moved from the mountain to the Most Holy Place, resting above the wings of the cherubim on the ark (Ex. Despite the above explanation of the connection between the haftarah and the holiday, a closer analysis still leaves room for discussion. Each creature is accompanied by a wheel. 1:1). 5. WebLesson 6 Ezekiel the Prophet of Visions in the Old Testament Unit 13 The Prophets. Josiah sought to bring about national revival but it was not to last and the prophetess Huldah (2Ki 22:14, 15, 16, 17) told him that after his death God would bring judgment upon Judah, for they had forsaken God and burned incense to other gods. WebEzekiel 2:6-7 tells us that God told him, And you, son of man, neither fear them nor fear their words, though thistles and thorns are with you and you sit on scorpions; neither fear their words nor be dismayed at their presence, for they are a rebellious house. Hebrews Four of these dates refer to a day and month in 587 b.c., very close to the time of Jerusalems destruction. Job WebAlthough the term holy is not used in Ezekiel 1, the entire vision conveys the reality of the Lord's transcendence, His "set-apartness" as the Creator and ruler How long did he prophesy before the final fall of Jerusalem? NORTHERN KINGDOM (ISRAEL) Acts Livable, A Tale of Trees: How Arboreal Theology Pervades the Bible. Now as to their four faces and four pairs of wings. 609 BC In 2Ki 23:29 (CP 2Chr 35:20, 21, 22, 23, 24) God's judgment on Judah began when King Josiah was killed on the plain of Megiddo trying to stop Pharaoh Neco, king of Egypt, on his way to Carchemish on the Euphrates. 5Deep inside it, the likenesses of four living beings were visible. REVELATION. When is Ezekiel to speak? Now as to their four faces and four pairs of wings, 9their pairs of wings overlapped each other. 1) Brother Lee's Fellowship with Walter Martin (CWWL, 1977 Life and Building in the Book of Ezekiel (CWWL, 19611962, vol. Then I heard a voice speaking. Chapter 6:1-8. Peter J. Leithart is president of the Theopolis Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. Record the chapter themes/titles as discussed above. Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases on Amazon.com. That means the eagle face must be facing back to the north, toward the Lords throne at the pole of the sphere of heaven (cf. 14The living beings moved around, in appearance resembling lightning. OF JERUSALEM Note what will happen to the nation and why. Hes both commissioned prophet and commissioning glory, both Son of Man and the fiery One who sits on Yahwehs throne in the midst of the living creatures. 8From under their wings there were human hands on their four sides. When the Philistines destroyed the tabernacle at Shiloh, they took Yahwehs ark back home as a war trophy, where Yahweh made war on Israels enemies (1 Sam. Ezekiels Wheel was a magnificent vision that God showed him. Ezra Titus Heres what you should know about that incident and other school shootings in America. For this reason it is sometimes called The Temple Vision. What is to be done with the temple? 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