Each had the form of a human being, but each also had four faces and four wings. Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society. Ezekiel had to shave his head and his beard ezekiel 5. What is the meaning of the valley of dry bones in ezekiel. Theyre a hard case, these people to whom im sending youhardened in their sin. This variety of visions shows the great unbelief of the people, whose captivity and calamity is here further described and assured by a new type, which is set out in ezekiel 12. Now it came about in the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, while i was by the river chebar among the exiles, the heavens were opened and i saw some ancient mss and versions read a vision visions of god. Ezekiel 1 in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on. Ezekiel 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
In the days of ezekiel, israel had turned away from god. Israel was given a message of hope in their time of punishment and captivity specifically through the. Berean study bible now the word of the lord came to me, saying, new american standard bible. The book of ezekiel is filled with global significance, both for the world of ezekiels time and for our own world today. Ezekiels vision of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37. Ezekiels message rebuked the sinful wish to escape the deserved judgment the. The book of ezekiel is filled with global significance, both for the world of ezekiels time and for our own world today israels failure. Ezekiel 1 is one of the most bizarre scripture passages, but theres more. Some would listen obey and others would fail to listen, that is, refuse to obey. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 1 describes the vision ezekiel had of.
Ezekiel among the captivesnow 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 the river chebar, that the heavens were opened and i saw visions of god. This is all part of my personal ministry and dedication to j. On the other hand, israel who by ezekiels time had become so despised that her enemies did not even bother to bury her slain jeremiah 8. Ezekiel 1 niv bible in my thirtieth year, in the fourth. Within the fire were what looked like four creatures vibrant with life. God intended ezekiel to give a message to israel by means of the experiences in his life ezekiel 24. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Then the lord said to me, human being, eat what you find. The other is the date of the arrival of the messenger who reported the fall of jerusalem.
Jan 30, 2018 ezekiel had his vision in babylon as one of the captive exiles ezek 1. Ezekiels first vision four living creatures accompany a prophetic message from god ezekiel 1. They and their ancestors have fomented rebellion right up to the present. On the fifth day of the fourth month, the sky opened up and i saw visions of god.
They delivered gods messages, good or bad, to the people of israel. 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. The moment i heard the voice, the spirit entered me and put me on my feet. New living translation then this message came to me from the lord. While some prophets were occasionally dramatic in their presentation, most chose the method of spoken.
For most, ezekiels message is a mystery, but you can understand gods message for. All this shows his glory, his holiness, his judgment and wrath. The child will not be punished for the parents sins, and the parent will not be punished for the childs sins. Nov 24, 2016 thousands of years ago, ezekiel recorded warnings and promises of god that are intended for our time, now. Notice ezekiels response, this was the appearance of the form of the lords glory. God announced, through the prophet, that israel will be restored to her land in blessing under the leadership of david, my servant who shall be king over. The duty of ezekielto be gods watchman who gives gods message. But god recorded it to be an endtime warning to the nations descended from those lost tribes today. For example, god spoke through men, through a donkey, and through a burning bush. Eze ezk christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. Ezekiel does not describe his holiness as much as he brings it out by powerful symbols. When i was thirty years of age, i was living with the exiles on the kebar river. English standard version the word of the lord came to me. What is the message of ezekiel the prophet answers.
Ezekiel s early ministry was one of harsh judgments on gods people for their rebellion. Ezekiels early ministry was one of harsh judgments on gods people for their rebellion. Ezekiel 37 is a famous passage that records ezekiels vision of the valley of dry bones. These wheels were associated with the four living creatures ezekiel 1. Bible blender january 26, 2017 ezekiels first vision. The word what was visions, verse 1, is here the word, both as signifying and declaring the mind of god, what he would do, and as continuing his commands to ezekiel and to the people. Thousands of years ago, ezekiel recorded warnings and promises of god that are intended for our time, now. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled the man and the message, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland. Ezekiel, prophetpriest of ancient israel and the subject and in part the author of an old testament book that bears his name. Yahweh brought ezekiel out in his spirit to a valley of dry bones 37. The prophet by it, as it were, continues the history of. Ezekiels vision of the four wheels dramatically illustrates the omnipresence and omniscience of god.
Daniel along with shadrach, meshach and abednego had been taken captive to babylon daniel, when nebuchadnezzar tried to secure the judahs submission to babylon. Son of man, confront jerusalem with her outrageous violations. God did not permit ezekiel to be sad at the death of his wife ezekiel 24. I saw an immense dust storm come from the north, an immense cloud with lightning flashing from it, a huge ball of fire glowing like bronze. Ezekiel was a captive himselfhe could not take the message to them then. Aug 19, 2016 and that is ezekiel 18s message of hope for you. A new translation with introduction and commentary.
He was in captivity in babylon with many of the jews, while he prophesied to the captives in babylon, jeremiah prophesied to the jews still living in israel. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Above the dome there was something that looked like a throne, skyblue like a sapphire, with a humanlike figure towering above the throne. Dry lightning occurs during thunderstorms when the humidity is so low the air is so dry that rain evaporates before it reaches the ground. Ezekiel is commissioned to be a watchman like a sentry on guard duty, especially to rebellious israel. Ezekiel has the authority of the sovereign lord to validate his message. This variety of visions shows the great unbelief of the people, whose captivity and calamity is here further described and assured by a new type, which is set out in. The message had immediate relevance in ezekiels day, and it has an urgent message of warning for us in the end time.
Ezekiel 16 the message msg your beauty went to your head. Thompson was a radio personality in kalamazoo, michigan back in the early to mid 70s. He was in captivity in babylon with many of the jews, while he prophesied to the captives in. Ezekiel 1 the message msg wheels within wheels, like a gyroscope. Ezekiel among the captivesnow 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 the river chebar, that the heavens were opened and i saw visions of god a. Ezekiel saw as clearly as he could the revelation of god in jesus christ. Righteous people will be rewarded for their own righteous behavior, and wicked people will be punished for their own wickedness. But in ezekiel 37, god sent a message through a pile of bones. Israel was given a message of hope in their time of punishment and captivity specifically through the allegory of the valley of dry bones.
In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day. Dry bones and the resurrection of the dead ezekiel 37. A teaching on chapter 1 verses 1 through 28 ezekiel 1. Ezekiels messageand his emphasis that then you shall know that i am the lordapplies more today than ever. Notice ezekiel s response, this was the appearance of the form of the lords glory. Twelve of the dates specify times when ezekiel received a divine message. This vision took place while israel was in babylonian captivity so sometime between 586 b.
This is part 1 of a bible study series through the book of ezekiel. Comparing his vision to babylonian iconography reveals that ezekiel saw a divine throne chariot of the heavenswidely described in the ancient biblical world. God announced, through the prophet, that israel will be restored to her land in blessing under the leadership of david, my servant who shall be king over them ezekiel 37. Your father was an amorite and your mother a hittite. In ezekiel chapter 18 god starts out by declaring that children will no longer be held guilty of the sins of their parents. Convert a selected clip from one of your sermons into an animated video creatively styled with strong, visual elements in bold typography. Ezekiels first vision four living creatures accompany a prophetic. Ezekiel is exhorted by the lord to be a watchman who speaks for gods message for the nation to repent 33. Berean study bible and the word of the lord came to me, saying, new american standard bible. Ezekiel 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. What is the meaning of the valley of dry bones in ezekiel 37.