Ezekiel is called by God to preach a message of judgement and deliverance for the captives living in Babylon.
INTRODUCTION TO
Ezekiel
Outline:
- Call and commission of Ezekiel. (1:1–3:27)
- Judgment on sinful Judah. (4:1–24:27)
- Judgment on the Gentiles. (25:1–32:32)
- Promised restoration of Israel. (33:1–39:29)
- The new temple. (40:1–48:35)
Author: Ezekiel.
Date Written: Between 593 and 565 b.c.
Time Span: About 22 years.
Title: This book is named after its author, the prophet Ezekiel. The name Ezekiel means “God strengthens.”
Background: Ezekiel, who grew up in Jerusalem and served as a priest in the temple, is among the second group of captives taken to Babylon along with King Jehoiachin. While in Babylon Ezekiel becomes a prophet of God. Jeremiah has already prophesied in Jerusalem for about 35 years. Daniel, having been exiled to Babylon nine years earlier, is also a well-established prophet, as shown by his being mentioned three times in Ezekiel’s messages. Both Ezekiel and Daniel are several years younger than the prophet Jeremiah.
Where Written: Babylon.
To Whom: Principally to the Babylonian exiles.
Content: Ezekiel’s ministry begins in Babylon with condemnation and judgment of the nation of Judah. But after the destruction of Jerusalem takes place, Ezekiel’s perspective changes. The past is gone, but there is a glimmer of hope shining through for the future. Ezekiel, who wants to help the people learn from their failures, announces impending judgment on the nations that surround Judah and reestablishes hope for the restoration of Israel. His vision of the valley of dry bones pictures new life being breathed into the nation (ch. 37). Ezekiel concludes with his return to Jerusalem in a vision to receive details on the new temple, the new Jerusalem, and the new land. Israel and Judah will once again be restored to unity from the ends of the earth, as God’s glory also returns.
Key Words: “Visions”; “Watchman.”
Ezekiel receives a variety of beautiful and unusual “visions” concerning the immediate and long-term plans of God. These help to establish Ezekiel as God’s “watchman” to warn and encourage the people. “Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me” (3:17; see 33:7).
Themes: • God always has and always will hate sin. • The ways of God contrast with the ways of the world. • We are each responsible for our own sins. • We are together accountable for the sins of our nation. • As will any loving father, God will discipline us for our disobedience. • God’s promises of restoration for His people will undeniably be fulfilled.
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Who this course is for
- Anyone interested in learning about business (only practical concepts that you can use and no boring theory + we won’t cover business topics that are common sense).
