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.
Chapters 4-24, Ezekiel delivered the message of doom to the captives. He told several parables, one that compared Israel to an adulterous woman (16:1-63). He taught them that God was cleansing His chosen nation, “You have borne the penalty of your lewdness and abominations’, the LORD declares” (16:58).
Ezekiel 13: preach against the prophets of Israel who are making things up out of their own heads and calling it ‘prophesying.’...empty-headed prophets...All they do is fantasize comforting illusions and preach lying sermons...The fact is that they’ve lied to my people....confounded and confused good people, unsuspecting and innocent people, with your lies... So we can see that those who call themselves "workers or disciples of Christ especially who lead" have to be careful that they don't say things that are not listed in the Bible nor make any false interpretation. We have to pray for correct understanding of His word and wisdom and discernment.
Ezekiel 14: God reveals His plans for Jerusalem, namely, "His four catastrophic judgments on Jerusalem—war, famine, wild animals, disease—to kill off people and animals alike." But at the same time, He gives hope to Ezekiel saying that there will be survivors.
Ezekiel 15: God's decision on Jerusalem: "Like the wood of the vine I selected from among the trees of the forest and used as fuel for the fire, just so I’ll treat those who live in Jerusalem."... "When I take my stand against them, you’ll realize that I am God. I’ll turn this country into a wilderness because they’ve been faithless.” ....God please have mercy on me, your rebellious, disobedient and faithless people. Please restore my faith and desire to get to know you more.
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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.
Chapters 4-24, Ezekiel delivered the message of doom to the captives. He told several parables, one that compared Israel to an adulterous woman (16:1-63). He taught them that God was cleansing His chosen nation, “You have borne the penalty of your lewdness and abominations’, the LORD declares” (16:58).
Ezekiel 13: preach against the prophets of Israel who are making things up out of their own heads and calling it ‘prophesying.’...empty-headed prophets...All they do is fantasize comforting illusions and preach lying sermons...The fact is that they’ve lied to my people....confounded and confused good people, unsuspecting and innocent people, with your lies... So we can see that those who call themselves "workers or disciples of Christ especially who lead" have to be careful that they don't say things that are not listed in the Bible nor make any false interpretation. We have to pray for correct understanding of His word and wisdom and discernment.
Ezekiel 14: God reveals His plans for Jerusalem, namely, "His four catastrophic judgments on Jerusalem—war, famine, wild animals, disease—to kill off people and animals alike." But at the same time, He gives hope to Ezekiel saying that there will be survivors.
Ezekiel 15: God's decision on Jerusalem: "Like the wood of the vine I selected from among the trees of the forest and used as fuel for the fire, just so I’ll treat those who live in Jerusalem."... "When I take my stand against them, you’ll realize that I am God. I’ll turn this country into a wilderness because they’ve been faithless.” ....God please have mercy on me, your rebellious, disobedient and faithless people. Please restore my faith and desire to get to know you more.
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