Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. The book of lamentations is also included in this commentary. The uncommon introduction to it by a vision of the glory of god, 1. Let us begin, as the book of ezekiel does, with gods call to ezekiel to become a prophet.
Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ezekiel in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Part of the new international commentary on the old testament. 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. Best commentaries and books on ezekiel logos bible software. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Ezekiel study guide for growing christians ministries. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. Paul ferris educates viewers on the office of prophet, provides detailed. Ezekiel invites investigation not only because of what he said, but also because of how he said it. This was an eyeopening way to improve my understanding of the powerful messages.
This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel commentary chuck missler audio cd set 24 sessions. Not without reason has ezekiel been dubbed the audiovisual aids prophet. 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. Title the book has always been named for its author, ezekiel 1. The volumes that make this commentary are substantial but very much worth it. Verses 114 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. And his fresh english translation and versebyverse commentary demonstrate how ezekiels message is still relevant today. 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.
As ezekiel prophesied in this vision there was a noise, a word of command, from heaven, seconding what he said. A commentary on the book of the prophet ezekiel, chapters 2548. Ezekiel audio book, holy bible, kjv audio, complete youtube. 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.
The best modern commentary on ezekiel written from a reformed perspective. Daniel was taken captive in the first captivity during jehoiakims reign, about eight years before ezekiel was taken captive. The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity. He was held captive with king jehoiachin in the second of three deportations under nebuchadnezzar, years before jerusalem was overthrown. In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. Israels leaders are indicted for their failure to care for the nation. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. The circumstances which followed ezekiels vocation to the prophetic office, chap. Ezekiel 34 uses the metaphor of shepherding to illustrate how israels leaders shepherds oppressed the people flock within gods kingdom. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,898,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
Verse 7 is one of the most dangerous verses in scripture, though the bible. When we meet ezekiel, as a descendant of jacobs son levi, he is by profession a priest ezek. It is probably the most ignored book in the old testament. 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. The time of this divine manifestation to the prophet, vv. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Again the word of the lord came to me, saying, son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them. Ezekiel shut himself in his home and bound himself. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. In daniel 7, the expression son of man takes on messianic implications. 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. Ezekiel s name means god strengthens, or god will str. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b.
Ezekiel for me is one of the hardest books to bring into the 21st century preaching. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Cut through the mystery and confusion of ezekiel 124. As such, his daytoday work had previously lain in slaughtering, butchering and roasting the sacrificial animals brought by worshipers to the temple in. It was during the elevenyear reign of jehoiakim that the first deportation took place when daniel was taken captive. He draws upon a tile or bed of clay the plan of jerusalem, and the siege that it was about to endure. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. An expositional commentary audiobook, by chuck missler. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. 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. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. The book of lamentations is a complete book in itself, a fivechapter book that is sort of an appendix to the book of jeremiah.
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. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. He hosts the line of fire radio program, two hours daily and syndicated on. Youtube channel video audio sermon shorts enduring word radio. The book of ezekiel ezekiel was one of the most fascinating and mystical prophets of the old testament. Book of ezekiel enhanced e book edition illustrated. Daniel, who had been in babylon years before ezekiel. Ezekiel sees gods glory depart from jerusalem but also envisions the hope of. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then ezekiel must be regarded as artfully verbose. 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. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Ezekiel 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book is fascinating, replete with visions, allegories, and action parables. I look forward to more enhanced editions of books like this one.
The audio recording of the book of ezekiel from the revised new world translation of the holy scriptures is now available on jw. 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. In the first two ezekiel announced judgment on jerusalem ezek. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. Ezekiel went into exile at the same time as king jehoiachin in the year 597 bc. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline. Ezekiel ministered to a nation experiencing judgment for their sins, and may have some lessons for us today. The book of lamentations is his outpouring, where he essentially mourns for jerusalem. Faithlife connect faithlife audio faithlife courses faithlife ebooks more. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Daniel blocks extensive introduction details the authorship, dates, historical setting, original text, and more about this misunderstood book of the bible.
On the one hand, the poor guy was faithful in his office as a prophet. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. Ezekiels name means god strengthens, or god will str. Ezekiel and work bible commentary theology of work. The phrase son of man is an important expression and is used more than 90 times in the book of ezekiel. Whenever you hear me say something, warn them for me. 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. Ezekiel is a challenging read, but nevertheless rewarding.
The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 3, where god commands the prophet to eat the. 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. The iniquities and calamities of gods israel had been largely and pathetically lamented before, in this book. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry.
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. Pastor steve will move through the book in a methodical fashion to unveil the lords message to israel and all believers. 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. 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. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of ezekiel. Book of ezekiel enhanced ebook edition illustrated. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books.
A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. 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. Ezekiel introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Genesis 67 197982 audio chuck smith the baptism of the holy spirit, pt. The shepherds looked only to their own interests by clothing and feeding themselves at the expense of the needs of the flock ezek.
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