The largest and most trusted library of audio sermons from conservative churches and. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Among the exiles in babylon, ezekiel shows that israel. Nov 24, 2016 thousands of years ago, ezekiel recorded warnings and promises of god that are intended for our time, now. Thousands of years ago, ezekiel recorded warnings and promises of god that are intended for our time, now. The best modern commentary on ezekiel written from a reformed perspective. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. It is probably the most ignored book in the old testament. This seminar series highlights the differences between plan a and plan b. A history of israel, john bright, westminster john knox press, 2000.
Ezekiel in pictures pictures for every chapter interesting. 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. 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. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, give them a warning from me. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. The book of ezekiel looking into the bible series mcguiggan, jim on. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. Reckoning the three in the 11th year as one year, and the three in the. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. John calvins commentary on ezekiel, first time ever as a free audio book 34 free mp3s commentary on the book of ezekiel 1 of 34 translators preface, an heirloom to posterity free swrb mp3 john calvin was by far the greatest of the reformers with respect to the talents he possessed, the influence he exerted, and the services he rendered. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l.
This is very evident in the book we are about to study, ezekiel. The uncommon introduction to it by a vision of the glory of god, 1. 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. Son of the priest buzi, and a prophet in the babylonian exile. Pastor steve will move through the book in a methodical fashion to unveil the lords message to israel and all believers.
We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Because he spoke to a people whom god had exiled due to their continued rebellion against him, a majority of ezekiels message communicates judgment for sins committed 1. An expositional commentary audiobook, by chuck missler. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. 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, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. 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. John calvins commentary on ezekiel, first time ever as a. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Aug 11, 2017 ezekiel elliott of the dallas cowboys was notified today by the nfl that he will be suspended without pay for the teams first six 2017 regularseason games for violating the leagues personal. 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. Not without reason has ezekiel been dubbed the audio visual aids prophet. This work completes daniel blocks twovolume commentary on the book of ezekiel.
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 result of twelve years of studying this difficult section of scripture, this volume, like the one on chapters 124, provides an excellent discussion of the background of ezekiel and offers a versebyverse exposition that makes clear the message of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet. The ultimate football coloring, activity and stats book. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. Ezekiel 43 new international version niv gods glory returns to the temple. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. His voice was like the roar of rushing waters, and the land was radiant with his glory. This is an excellent tool to help you memorize the major subjects of each chapter of the book of ezekiel, a book which sadly we almost never hear preached in modern pulpits to the loss of modern saints who miss part of the whole counsel of. For most, ezekiels message is a mystery, but you can understand gods message for.
Thomas says simply, exceptionally good while mathison goes into more detail. God strengthens, or god will strengthen ezekiel is one of the three that were called the captivity prophets the other two are. This volume comes highly recommended by derek thomas himself the author of a commentary on ezekiel and by keith mathison. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. He was held captive with king jehoiachin in the second of three deportations under nebuchadnezzar, years before jerusalem was overthrown. As ezekiel prophesied in this vision there was a noise, a word of command, from heaven, seconding what he said.
The book of ezekiel is poorly understood and the results are that many people have been led to believe things about ezekiel that have nothing to do with the intended meaning. Though many of his prophecies are dark with the anger and judgment of the lord, others are filled with hope. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,898,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. Ezekiel 43 gods glory returns to the temple bible gateway. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries.
The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international. Stuart always has helpful insight into whatever text he is discussing, and when dealing with a book as difficult as ezekiel, such insight is invaluable. In the first two ezekiel announced judgment on jerusalem ezek. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then ezekiel must be regarded as artfully verbose. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel invites investigation not only because of what he said, but also because of how he said it. Book of ezekiel encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline. Ezekiel along with daniel, ezekiel was the great prophetic encourager of gods exiled people in babylon. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Ezekiels prophecy began a mere five years into his time at telabib ezekiel 1. This is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more.
Jul 03, 2016 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 book of ezekiel ezekiel was one of the most fascinating and mystical prophets of the old testament. These are thirteen in number, and cover a period of twentyone years a period of three sevens. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
What makes the book of ezekiel so popular, and fascinating to you and i, is that 2500 years ago ezekiel described the political situation surrounding israel today. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. 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. Bibliography for the study of the book of ezekiel ezekiel study list. Apr 27, 2017 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, taking after isaiah and jeremiah according to the book itself, it records seven dreams of the prophet ezekiel, banished in babylon, amid the 22 years 593571 bce, despite the fact that it is the result of a long and complex history and does not really save the very. The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much.
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 book of ezekiel predicted a glorious future for israel if they had cooperated with god. 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. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Daniel, who had been in babylon years before ezekiel. A practical commentary on holy scripture, bishop frederick justus knecht, tan books and publishers, inc. The ministry of ezekiel took place in one of the great critical periods of history. Arranged chronologically, the seventh stands in the center, with six on either side. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. The book of ezekiel is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre and even contains parables. And for seven days i sat where they sat and remained there among them, overwhelmed.