In earlier times, the entire tribe was regarded as having been set apart for the priesthood, but now only a select group within this tribe was allowed to officiate in the Temple's services. NOW BEGIN TO READ THROUGH EZEKIEL In his enumeration of these sins, Ezekiel includes both moral and ceremonial transgressions, but he noticeably places the greater emphasis on matters pertaining to the ceremonial. What do you learn for example about the glory of the Lord when you find that passage?, etc. I would suggest recording these in the margin next to the respective Scripture. Ezekiel has many references to time and you will want to mark these in a distinctive way (e.g., a clock face in the margin). Another Ezekiel Chart, A SIMPLIFIED APPROACH According to Ezekiel, Yahweh's presence went up out of the Temple and rested on a hill outside; then the Temple fell. There are fewer subjects concerning which greater contrariety of opinion prevails. Words can barely encapsulate the vision Ezekiel saw. 3:14, 22, Is. As you go through these chapters one at a time, interrogate the text with the five W's and an H. Ask questions such as: What does Ezekiel see? His tomb remains. See Eze. Micah For Ezekiel, holiness was a quality present in both things and people. Here I refer to Ezekiels prophecies, which came as visions, pictures and words from the Lord. Chart from recommended resourceJensen's Survey of the OT- used by permission We learn, for example, more about the character of God, e.g. Titus 8:4; 11:22, 23; 43:4, 5, Gen. 17:3; Ezek. I also reject the majority view historically in Christendom that the Church has replaced Israel. As you look at the prophecy, list what is going to happen, to whom or what it will happen, and when it will happen. [34], The Visionary Ezekiel Temple plan drawn by the 19th-century French architect and Bible scholar Charles Chipiez, The Vision of The Valley of The Dry Bones by Gustave Dor, 1866, Ezekiel's Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones by Maerten de Vos, c. 1600, Ezekiel's Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones by Quentin Metsys the Younger, c. 1589, Second Temple and rabbinic Judaism (c. 515 BCE500 CE), Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia, 1937. pp811-894, Rape in the Hebrew Bible Ezekiel 16 and 23, "How many verses are in the book of Ezekiel? Acts What year was this? He said, " [Ezek 1:15] As I gazed on the creatures, I saw one wheel on the ground next to each of the four-faced creatures. 13As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, (T)like the appearance of torches going back and forth among the living creatures. Ezekiel's plans for rebuilding the Temple and reorganizing the state were carried out to a considerable extent when the exiles returned to their own land. This long four-chapter vision ends with . (a) Describe what Ezekiel sees and hears. 2 Samuel Ezekiel has often been called the father of Judaism. 722 BC The Northern Kingdom was taken into captivity by the Assyrians. This is in marked contrast to the Deuteronomistic writers, who held that the sins of the nation would be held against all, without regard for an individual's personal guilt. Told to eat the scroll, when he does so he finds that it tastes as sweet as honey. Vision of the Plain (3:22-23) 4. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. EZEKIEL: THE GLORY OF THE LORD 22(AB)The likeness of the [f]firmament above the heads of the [g]living creatures was like the color of an awesome (AC)crystal, stretched out (AD)over their heads. Free shipping for many products! The last eight chapters of Ezekiel contain a description of the restored state as envisioned by the prophet. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Among his more famous prophecies, which were compiled in the Book of Ezekiel, are his visions of the Divine Chariot, the Valley of the Dry Bones and the Third Temple. After the vision, the Lord speaks directly to Ezekiel and gives him instruction. The "throne vision", in which Ezekiel sees God enthroned in the Temple among the Heavenly Host; The first "temple vision", in which Ezekiel sees God leave the Temple because of the abominations practiced there (meaning the worship of idols rather than YHWH, the official God of Judah; Images of Israel, in which Israel is seen as a harlot bride, among other things; The final temple vision, in which Ezekiel sees the third temple commonwealth centered around a new temple in Jerusalem, to which God's, This page was last edited on 15 March 2023, at 05:22. Ezekiel was a priest and 30 years old at the time of his vision. Many of Ezekiel's divine visions point to God's plans for reconstructing the present world and restoring his people to ideals of the garden of Eden. Ezekiel has the broad three-fold structure found in a number of the prophetic books: oracles of woe against the prophet's own people, followed by oracles against Israel's neighbours, ending in prophecies of hope and salvation: The book opens with a vision of YHWH (.mw-parser-output .script-hebrew,.mw-parser-output .script-Hebr{font-family:"SBL Hebrew","SBL BibLit","Taamey Ashkenaz","Taamey Frank CLM","Frank Ruehl CLM","Ezra SIL","Ezra SIL SR","Keter Aram Tsova","Taamey David CLM","Keter YG","Shofar","David CLM","Hadasim CLM","Simple CLM","Nachlieli",Cardo,Alef,"Noto Serif Hebrew","Noto Sans Hebrew","David Libre",David,"Times New Roman",Gisha,Arial,FreeSerif,FreeSans}). The reader is left in a maze, either groping for a mere ethereal and imaginary temple that was never supposed to have any substantial existence at all, or else being presented with an actual sanctuary set in an environment which clashes at every turn with the plans and specifications outlined by the prophet." Record the chapter themes/titles as discussed above. Note to whom or to what he was to speak and what the message was to be. [31] To take just two well-known passages, the famous Gog and Magog prophecy in Revelation 20:8 refers back to Ezekiel 3839,[32] and in Revelation 2122, as in the closing visions of Ezekiel, the prophet is transported to a high mountain where a heavenly messenger measures the symmetrical new Jerusalem, complete with high walls and twelve gates, the dwelling-place of God where His people will enjoy a state of perfect well-being. [2] Ezekiel's vision of the four living creatures in Ezekiel 1 are identified as cherubim in Ezekiel 10, [1] who are God's throne bearers. OF JERUSALEM By Mendel Dubov. The various dates given in the book suggest that Ezekiel was 25 when he went into exile, 30 when he received his prophetic call, and 52 at the time of the last vision c.571. But in the case of foreign nations, punishment is not meant to teach a lesson that will bring about their conversion. I include these two charts because in a short period including that which was covered by Ezekiel, there was a significant a change in the international power structure. when he was about 30 years of age and continued until about 571 B.C. Mark every reference to time. The following is a list of Ezekiel's visions, with the Scripture reference that helps us date each vision and the approximate date itself: Christ Connection Ezekiel means "God strengthens" or "strengthened by God." Where are they? 9Their wings touched one another. Ezekiel used four things to dramatize his message: Prophecies Signs Parables Symbols The vision of the Valley of Dry Bones (37) demonstrates that God can breathe new life into Judah again. 2 John Exodus 3:2 Yahweh punishes the Israelites in order to teach them a lesson that they have refused to learn in any other way. 14And the living creatures ran back and forth, (U)in appearance like a flash of lightning. THE BOOK OF EZEKIEL: Jesus references Daniel as a prophet in one of the Gospels. The word "major" just refers to the fact that it is longer than some books written by other prophets. (cross reference Ezekiel 24:2 record 588 BC in margin there also) and in 586 B.C. I also suggest recording key cross references in the margin which will prove helpful in the future when you refer to these sections (unless you buy a new Bible and then you have to begin all over again). Ezekiel could see it all, including named persons dropping dead. When was the departure of God's glory prophesied - before or after the fall of Jerusalem? Malachi The haftarah for the first day of Shavuot is of the most hallowed portions of the Bible. Also note any symbolic acts he was to perform and why. For some time, they believed that he wrote practically the entire book while living in the colony of exiles. A prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel's hopeful visions gave rise to a Jewish identity that extended beyond geographical and political borders. Note that there are 5 segment divisions of Ezekiel are at the top table of the chart at the top of this page. True. The false prophets were bringing good news of peace (cf Jer 6:14) and the people loved it (cf Jer 5:31) and continued in their sin. It was during the reign of Jehoiakim we see power being transferred from Egypt to Babylon, who instigated the first exile to Babylon, including Daniel the prophet in 605 BC. Amos Ezekiel's Wheel was a magnificent vision that God showed him. Ezekiel's Vision of God. According to Ezekiel's vision, the throne of God is transported by the cherubims. The books of Ezekiel and Daniel relate dramatic visions of glory, apocalypse, and ultimate restoration. Put a symbol next to any indication of timing. 4Then I looked, and behold, (E)a whirlwind was coming (F)out of the north, a great cloud with raging fire engulfing itself; and brightness was all around it and radiating out of its midst like the color of amber, out of the midst of the fire. Ezekiel also had detailed visions of a new temple ( Ezekiel 4043 ), a restored Jerusalem ( Ezekiel 48:30-35 ), the millennium (chapter 44), and the land in which God's people will reside ( Ezekiel 47:13-23 ). 1Now 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 (A)the River Chebar, that (B)the heavens were opened and I saw (C)visions[a] of God. He was deported to Babylon and died there. from your Reading List will also remove any Leviticus For example, on a piece of tile, he drew a picture of Jerusalem under siege and placed the tile in a prominent place, where it could be seen plainly by all those who walked along the street. The phrase "know that I am the Lord" is not used in this final segment. Watch for and record the reason for the vision of the temple and its measurements. 4. For this reason it is sometimes called The Temple Vision. What is to be done with the temple? 605BC 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. In the Bible, Ezekiel records six visions in the book that is named for him. 1:17, NKJV, The American Patriot's Bible: The Word of God and the Shaping of America, NKJV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NKJV, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Third Edition, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the Word, NKJV Study Bible, Full-Color, Comfort Print: The Complete Resource for Studying Gods Word, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. Perhaps the most notable aspect of Ezekiel's account of the chariot is the wheels. The glory that departed in chapter 10 returns in chapter 43. [17], The Jewish scriptures were translated into Greek in the two centuries prior to the Common Era. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. If you don't already own one, I highly recommend you consider purchasing one (Click here) if you are interested in inductive Bible study. The role of a watchman and other lessonsThere are many lessons we can draw from the book of Ezekiel, just like any other book of the Bible. Ezekiel was the son of Buzi an Israelite priest who was an emigrated Israelite in Babylonia. The books of Ezekiel and Daniel relate dramatic visions of glory, apocalypse, and ultimate restoration. With reference to the Israelites, something quite different will happen: Yahweh will transform them by putting his own spirit into their hearts. True. [24] The vision in chapters 1:428 reflects common mythological/Biblical themes and the imagery of the Temple: God appears in a cloud from the north the north being the usual home of God/the gods in ancient mythology and Biblical literature with four living creatures corresponding to the two cherubim above the Mercy Seat of the Ark of the Covenant and the two in the Holy of Holies, the innermost chamber of the Temple; the burning coals of fire between the creatures perhaps represents the fire on the sacrificial altar, and the famous "wheel within a wheel" may represent the rings by which the Levites carried the Ark, or the wheels of the cart. He condemns the worship of idols that represent foreign deities, and he severely censures people who eat forbidden meat or violate any of the other rules having to do with the conduct of worship. Ezekiel Chartfrom Charles Swindoll And (H)this was their appearance: they had (I)the likeness of a man. Resurrection - Is it Taught in the Old Testament? Ezekiel's First Temple Vision: Ezekiel 8 - 19: 591 BC: Ezekiel Sees God Refuse the Elders: Ezekiel 20: 591 BC: Ezekiel Prophesies against Jerusalem: Ezekiel 21, 22: 591 BC: Ezekiel Prophesies against two Sisters: Ezekiel 23: 588 BC: Siege of Jerusalem Begins: Ezekiel 24: 587 BC: God's Vengeance on Ammon and Edom: Why is he told to do it? What came out of the middle of the whirlwind? This restoration will include both the people of the northern kingdom and the people of Judah. Scholars generally assume that most of what is contained in Ezekiel was written by the prophet himself. The vision of dry bones is about bones coming together into human form with life breathed into them. Lamentations Where is Ezekiel? Read 2Ki 24:1ff-2Ki 24:1-21 for a good overview of the historical setting and if you havent done so yet, record the dates of the 3 STAGES OF CAPTIVITY alluded to in these passages . How?- See interrogate with the 5W'S & H). 1 John He cut off his hair, dividing it into three parts that symbolized northern Israel, the Judeans left in Jerusalem, and those in captivity in Babylon. However, more recent scholarship has pointed out several reasons for thinking that at least a portion of the chapters included in the first section contains speeches personally delivered by the prophet to the people who remained in Jerusalem until the city fell in 586 B.C. Why? Most of the following questions can be answered from a careful study of the Timeline. [26] The image of the valley of dry bones returning to life in chapter 37 signifies the restoration of the purified Israel. Four living creatures appear from the whirlwind. The Glory of Jehovah - -1-3 - - the call of Ezekiel as a prophet - -4-24 - - Ezekiel's prophecies against Jerusalem - - 25-32- -Ezekiel's prophecies against the nations- - 33-48 - - Ezekiel's prophecies of the future restoration of Israel. Ezekiel's prophetic and spiritual mission all turns on one central eventthe destruction of Jerusalem (587). 3 The vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when He came to destroy the city and like the visions I had seen by the River Kebar. At this point in the text, Ezekiel introduces a distinction between priests and Levites in order that only qualified persons should enter the Temple, even for the purpose of keeping it clean. Prior to this time, Judah had been a vassal of the Assyrian empire, but the rapid decline of Assyria after c. 630 led Josiah to assert his independence and institute a religious reform stressing loyalty to Yahweh, the national God of Israel. Some of these chapters find parallels on the book of Revelation and are referred to for further study, with a warning Christians do see things differently. Ezekiel, no less than Jeremiah, sees the significance of the individual in his relationship to Yahweh. These faces always face the same direction ( Ezek. Read the Blog. Answer (1 of 7): In chapter 1 of Ezekiel, the prophet described his vision: > the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned Ezekiel to his prophetic calling. The book of Ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named Buzi. When does the glory depart? 8(K)The hands of a man were under their wings on their four sides; and each of the four had faces and wings. 1 Thessalonians I suggest that you record the dates of events in the margin next to the corresponding Scripture. 3:23; Dan. In the preface of a three part series on Ezekiel's Temple Vision in the 1948 issue of Bibliotheca Sacra, Merrill Unger warns us that, "The final nine chapters of the prophecy of Ezekiel, while forming a grand climax to the prophets message, present problems and difficulties which place them among the most perplexing portions of the entire prophetic word.
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