Whenever you hear me say something, warn them for me. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. Ezekiel 1, new international version niv the bible app. This was an eyeopening way to improve my understanding of the powerful messages. The uncommon introduction to it by a vision of the glory of god, 1. Along with ezekiel s declaration of judgment to israel came a message of hope in a future restoration, though the message was veiled by mysterious symbols and events that still generate wonder and debate today. A commentary on the book of the prophet ezekiel, chapters 2548. The book of lamentations is his outpouring, where he essentially mourns for jerusalem. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b. This is not only the concise overview of the book of isaiah, but also of the book of ezekiel, except that ezekiel adds one more principle, the principle of individual responsibility which was also touched by the prophet, jeremiah. It was during the elevenyear reign of jehoiakim that the first deportation took place when daniel was taken captive. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 3, where god commands the prophet to eat the.
Book of ezekiel enhanced e book edition illustrated. The book of ezekiel contains some of the most incredible prophecies in the bible, including detailed description of a nuclear war and the cleanup afterward. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Part of the new international commentary on the old testament. According to dates given in the text, ezekiel received his prophetic call in the fifth year of the first deportation to babylonia 592 bc and was active until about 570 bc. Ezekiel for me is one of the hardest books to bring into the 21st century preaching. And the more we are acquainted, and the more intimately we converse, with the glory of god in these three branches of it, the more commanding influence will divine revelation have upon us and the more ready shall we be to submit to it, which is the thing aimed at in prefacing the prophecies of this book with these visions. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. Youtube channel video audio sermon shorts enduring word radio. The common circumstances of the prophecy now to be delivered, the time when it was delivered, the place where, and the person by whom, ezek. Ezekiel s name means god strengthens, or god will str. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he was for the propheti.
Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. He was carried captive by nebuchadnezzar into babylon, with jeconiah king of judah, and three thousand other captives of the principal. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. The audio recording of the book of ezekiel from the revised new world translation of the holy scriptures is now available on jw. An expositional commentary audiobook, by chuck missler. In daniel 7, the expression son of man takes on messianic implications. The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Ezekiel 34 uses the metaphor of shepherding to illustrate how israels leaders shepherds oppressed the people flock within gods kingdom. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Faithlife connect faithlife audio faithlife courses faithlife ebooks more. When i bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from their territory and make him their watchman, when he sees the sword coming upon the land, if. This phrase emphasized the fact that ezekiel, although called to the high office of a prophet, was a mere man, still a human being like the rest of us. Along with ezekiels declaration of judgment to israel came a message of hope in a future restoration, though the message was veiled by mysterious symbols and events that still generate wonder and debate today.
The volumes that make this commentary are substantial but very much worth it. The book is fascinating, replete with visions, allegories, and action parables. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. The book of lamentations is also included in this commentary. In the first two ezekiel announced judgment on jerusalem ezek. Daniel was taken captive in the first captivity during jehoiakims reign, about eight years before ezekiel was taken captive. The book of lamentations is a complete book in itself, a fivechapter book that is sort of an appendix to the book of jeremiah. Another way this modern office of watchman may distort the biblical idea is by. 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. Genesis 67 197982 audio chuck smith the baptism of the holy spirit, pt. The time of this divine manifestation to the prophet, vv. Best commentaries and books on ezekiel logos bible software. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books.
The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. The book of ezekiel ezekiel was one of the most fascinating and mystical prophets of the old testament. Ezekiel shut himself in his home and bound himself. Cut through the mystery and confusion of ezekiel 124. Verse 7 is one of the most dangerous verses in scripture, though the bible. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. Ezekiel audio book, holy bible, kjv audio, complete youtube.
Paul ferris educates viewers on the office of prophet, provides detailed. The phrase son of man is an important expression and is used more than 90 times in the book of ezekiel. And his fresh english translation and versebyverse commentary demonstrate how ezekiels message is still relevant today. Ezekiel is a challenging read, but nevertheless rewarding. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ezekiel in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. It is probably the most ignored book in the old testament.
Israels leaders are indicted for their failure to care for the nation. Ezekiel invites investigation not only because of what he said, but also because of how he said it. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel lived with other exiles at the river called chebar. Not without reason has ezekiel been dubbed the audiovisual aids prophet. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. When we meet ezekiel, as a descendant of jacobs son levi, he is by profession a priest ezek.
The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the tanakh and one of the major prophetic books in the old testament, following isaiah and jeremiah. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of ezekiel. Book of ezekiel enhanced ebook edition illustrated. The book of ezekiel is unique in that, with occasional exceptions, it is entirely autobiographical, that is, written in the first person, from the viewpoint of ezekiel himself. Ezekiel sees gods glory depart from jerusalem but also envisions the hope of. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages.
The circumstances which followed ezekiels vocation to the prophetic office, chap. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. The best modern commentary on ezekiel written from a reformed perspective. He was held captive with king jehoiachin in the second of three deportations under nebuchadnezzar, years before jerusalem was overthrown. The shepherds looked only to their own interests by clothing and feeding themselves at the expense of the needs of the flock ezek. As such, his daytoday work had previously lain in slaughtering, butchering and roasting the sacrificial animals brought by worshipers to the temple in. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then ezekiel must be regarded as artfully verbose. Verses 114 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. Again the word of the lord came to me, saying, son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
He draws upon a tile or bed of clay the plan of jerusalem, and the siege that it was about to endure. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. As ezekiel prophesied in this vision there was a noise, a word of command, from heaven, seconding what he said. Ezekiels name means god strengthens, or god will str. According to the book itself, it records six visions of the prophet ezekiel, exiled in babylon, during the 22 years from 593 to 571 bc, although it is the product of a long and complex history and does not necessarily preserve the very. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Let us begin, as the book of ezekiel does, with gods call to ezekiel to become a prophet. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,898,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians.
Ezekiel went into exile at the same time as king jehoiachin in the year 597 bc. Ezekiel study guide for growing christians ministries. Ezekiel commentary chuck missler audio cd set 24 sessions. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god.
The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. This is very evident in the book we are about to study, ezekiel. Ezekiel ministered to a nation experiencing judgment for their sins, and may have some lessons for us today. Pastor steve will move through the book in a methodical fashion to unveil the lords message to israel and all believers. Ezekiel describes his vision as an elaborate and complex image that symbolizes the majesty of yahweh and proclaims yahwehs sovereignty over all the nations of the earth. I look forward to more enhanced editions of books like this one. Of great value both to theologian and pastor, it follows the nt in identifying christ and the new covenant as the true sphere of fulfillment of ezekiels mysterious visions and prophecies. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. Daniel, who had been in babylon years before ezekiel. Ezekiel introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline.
Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. He hosts the line of fire radio program, two hours daily and syndicated on. Now in this chapter the shepherds of israel, their rulers both in church and state, are called to an account, as having been very much accessory to the sin and ruin of israel, by their neglecting to do the duty of their place. On the one hand, the poor guy was faithful in his office as a prophet. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Title the book has always been named for its author, ezekiel 1. Daniel blocks extensive introduction details the authorship, dates, historical setting, original text, and more about this misunderstood book of the bible. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test.
261 710 187 897 535 111 1193 1119 743 939 1415 1202 309 1559 173 1243 1080 804 877 1446 253 713 1115 1293 618 1218 592 1346 1178 1384 229