Ezekiel 1 the message

Notice ezekiel s response, this was the appearance of the form of the lords glory. The book of ezekiel is filled with global significance, both for the world of ezekiels time and for our own world today israels failure. All this shows his glory, his holiness, his judgment and wrath. 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. 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. While some prophets were occasionally dramatic in their presentation, most chose the method of spoken. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. They and their ancestors have fomented rebellion right up to the present.

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. These wheels were associated with the four living creatures ezekiel 1. 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. Aug 19, 2016 and that is ezekiel 18s message of hope for you. The duty of ezekielto be gods watchman who gives gods message. Berean study bible now the word of the lord came to me, saying, new american standard bible. Notice ezekiels response, this was the appearance of the form of the lords glory. 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 had to shave his head and his beard ezekiel 5. Ezekiel 1 the message msg wheels within wheels, like a gyroscope. Israel was given a message of hope in their time of punishment and captivity specifically through the allegory of the valley of dry bones. Eze ezk christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. Above the dome there was something that looked like a throne, skyblue like a sapphire, with a humanlike figure towering above the throne. Ezekiels vision of the four wheels dramatically illustrates the omnipresence and omniscience of god.

Ezekiel is commissioned to be a watchman like a sentry on guard duty, especially to rebellious israel. Israel was given a message of hope in their time of punishment and captivity specifically through the. 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. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 1 describes the vision ezekiel had of. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Ezekiel 37 is a famous passage that records ezekiels vision of the valley of dry bones.

Ezekiel was a captive himselfhe could not take the message to them then. Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society. This is all part of my personal ministry and dedication to j. Ezekiel has the authority of the sovereign lord to validate his message. Thompson was a radio personality in kalamazoo, michigan back in the early to mid 70s. Then the lord said to me, human being, eat what you find. God is surrounded by flashing lightening and brilliant light ezekiel 1. New living translation then this message came to me from the lord. Ezekiel 1 in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on. Ezekiels early ministry was one of harsh judgments on gods people for their rebellion. Ezekiel is exhorted by the lord to be a watchman who speaks for gods message for the nation to repent 33. 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. He was in captivity in babylon with many of the jews, while he prophesied to the captives in.

When i was thirty years of age, i was living with the exiles on the kebar river. Nov 24, 2016 thousands of years ago, ezekiel recorded warnings and promises of god that are intended for our time, now. On the fifth day of the fourth month, the sky opened up and i saw visions of god. Yahweh brought ezekiel out in his spirit to a valley of dry bones 37. A new translation with introduction and commentary.

Bible blender january 26, 2017 ezekiels first vision. 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 1 niv bible in my thirtieth year, in the fourth. Berean study bible and the word of the lord came to me, saying, new american standard bible. Son of man, confront jerusalem with her outrageous violations. The moment i heard the voice, the spirit entered me and put me on my feet. Theyre a hard case, these people to whom im sending youhardened in their sin. What is the meaning of the valley of dry bones in ezekiel. The child will not be punished for the parents sins, and the parent will not be punished for the childs sins.

Within the fire were what looked like four creatures vibrant with life. Daniel along with shadrach, meshach and abednego had been taken captive to babylon daniel, when nebuchadnezzar tried to secure the judahs submission to babylon. Your father was an amorite and your mother a hittite. Ezekiel saw as clearly as he could the revelation of god in jesus christ. 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.

Ezekiels vision of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37. They delivered gods messages, good or bad, to the people of israel. In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day. Ezekiels message rebuked the sinful wish to escape the deserved judgment the. Ezekiels first vision four living creatures accompany a prophetic message from god ezekiel 1. 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.

In ezekiel chapter 18 god starts out by declaring that children will no longer be held guilty of the sins of their parents. Jan 30, 2018 ezekiel had his vision in babylon as one of the captive exiles ezek 1. 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. Twelve of the dates specify times when ezekiel received a divine message. What is the message of ezekiel the prophet answers. The message had immediate relevance in ezekiels day, and it has an urgent message of warning for us in the end time. Ezekiels first vision four living creatures accompany a prophetic. In the days of ezekiel, israel had turned away from god. But in ezekiel 37, god sent a message through a pile of bones. The book of ezekiel is filled with global significance, both for the world of ezekiels time and for our own world today.

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 ezekiel he speaks of himself in a third person priest he was of the priests originally. For most, ezekiels message is a mystery, but you can understand gods message for. Each had the form of a human being, but each also had four faces and four wings. God intended ezekiel to give a message to israel by means of the experiences in his life ezekiel 24.

Righteous people will be rewarded for their own righteous behavior, and wicked people will be punished for their own wickedness. Convert a selected clip from one of your sermons into an animated video creatively styled with strong, visual elements in bold typography. For example, god spoke through men, through a donkey, and through a burning bush. Some would listen obey and others would fail to listen, that is, refuse to obey. A teaching on chapter 1 verses 1 through 28 ezekiel 1. God did not permit ezekiel to be sad at the death of his wife ezekiel 24. Ezekiel s early ministry was one of harsh judgments on gods people for their rebellion. Ezekiel, prophetpriest of ancient israel and the subject and in part the author of an old testament book that bears his name.

Dry bones and the resurrection of the dead ezekiel 37. 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. 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. The other is the date of the arrival of the messenger who reported the fall of jerusalem. This is part 1 of a bible study series through the book of ezekiel. What is the meaning of the valley of dry bones in ezekiel 37. Ezekiels messageand his emphasis that then you shall know that i am the lordapplies more today than ever. The prophet by it, as it were, continues the history of. Ezekiel 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.