The book of Ezekiel is Narrative History, Prophetic and Apocalyptic in genre and even contains Parables. The prophet Ezekiel wrote it approximately 571 B.C. (this date is accurately precise because this book contains more defined dates than any other book in the Bible.) Key personalities include Ezekiel, Israel’s leaders, Ezekiel’s wife, King Nebuchadnezzar, and “the prince”.
It was written to announce judgment upon Judah, to allow them one last chance to repent. It also foretells of the coming deliverance of God’s nation from captivity in Babylon. It mainly discusses the events during the Babylonian captivity. Ezekiel is a priest who is called by God to deliver His messages.
• In chapters 1-3, God commissions his servant Ezekiel. He receives visions, and his message is to confront God’s sinful nation, “I am sending you to the sons of Israel, to a rebellious people who have rebelled against Me; they and their fathers have transgressed against Me to this very day ” (2:3).
- Chapter 1: So Ezekiel saw the glory of God at which he fell to his knees, his face to the ground. Then he heard the voice of God. It's interesting how the glory of God is being described and introduced in the beginning as it says " 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. Within the fire were what looked like four creatures vibrant with life." The rest of the chapter goes on and describes further the glory of God.
- Chapter 2: In this chapter, we can see the repeating words "son of man" and "don't be afraid" that God uses to address and call out to Ezekiel the prophet. He sends them to the family of Israel who is hardened in their sin and a defiant bunch. It's interesting to see how God tells Ezekiel to open his mouth and to eat what He give him, namely a scroll with written lamentations and mourning and doom.
- Chapter 3: God tells Ezekiel, “Son of man, eat what you see. Eat this book. Then go and speak to the family of Israel.” Ezekiel obeyed and he ate it. "So he ate it. It tasted so good—just like honey." God appeared to Ezekiel on numerous occasions, talked with him and showed His glory to empower and encourage him to stay firm in his reaching out to the rebellious bunch of people.
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The book of Ezekiel is Narrative History, Prophetic and Apocalyptic in genre and even contains Parables. The prophet Ezekiel wrote it approximately 571 B.C. (this date is accurately precise because this book contains more defined dates than any other book in the Bible.) Key personalities include Ezekiel, Israel’s leaders, Ezekiel’s wife, King Nebuchadnezzar, and “the prince”.
It was written to announce judgment upon Judah, to allow them one last chance to repent. It also foretells of the coming deliverance of God’s nation from captivity in Babylon. It mainly discusses the events during the Babylonian captivity. Ezekiel is a priest who is called by God to deliver His messages.
• In chapters 1-3, God commissions his servant Ezekiel. He receives visions, and his message is to confront God’s sinful nation, “I am sending you to the sons of Israel, to a rebellious people who have rebelled against Me; they and their fathers have transgressed against Me to this very day ” (2:3).
- Chapter 1: So Ezekiel saw the glory of God at which he fell to his knees, his face to the ground. Then he heard the voice of God. It's interesting how the glory of God is being described and introduced in the beginning as it says " 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. Within the fire were what looked like four creatures vibrant with life." The rest of the chapter goes on and describes further the glory of God.
- Chapter 2: In this chapter, we can see the repeating words "son of man" and "don't be afraid" that God uses to address and call out to Ezekiel the prophet. He sends them to the family of Israel who is hardened in their sin and a defiant bunch. It's interesting to see how God tells Ezekiel to open his mouth and to eat what He give him, namely a scroll with written lamentations and mourning and doom.
- Chapter 3: God tells Ezekiel, “Son of man, eat what you see. Eat this book. Then go and speak to the family of Israel.” Ezekiel obeyed and he ate it. "So he ate it. It tasted so good—just like honey." God appeared to Ezekiel on numerous occasions, talked with him and showed His glory to empower and encourage him to stay firm in his reaching out to the rebellious bunch of people.
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