The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. The books theological center is the unfolding of gods saving purposes in the history of the world from the time in which he must withdraw from the defilement of his covenant people to the culmination of his grand design of redemption. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. The book of ezekiel niv audio holy bible high quality. Ezekiel audio book, holy bible, kjv audio, complete youtube. By means of his prophetic ministry he attempted to bring them to immediate repentance and to confidence. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. Not without reason has ezekiel been dubbed the audiovisual aids prophet. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,898,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide.
Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. This book is one of the major prophets, filled with deeply symbolic visions and extreme actions from a man of zealous faith and profound spiritual vision. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. Koinonia institute is an online bible institute with a focus on versebyverse study where serious christians can grow in knowledge, understanding, awareness and commitment.
This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he was for the propheti. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Ezekiel overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The book is fascinating, replete with visions, allegories, and action parables. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. 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 prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. On the fifth of the monthit was the fifth year of the exile of king jehoiachin the word of the lord came to ezekiel the priest, the son of buzi, by the kebar river in the lan. Overview of the book of ezekiel third millennium ministries. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. 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.
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. Bible gateway this site is a great resourcecontaining pretty much every translation of the bible you might desire and in numerous languages, in case you want to read ezekiel in tagalog. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. Ondemand amazing facts audio featuring a wealth of spiritual guidance. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. 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 book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. This is one of the best modern commentaries on any biblical book. A commentary audible audiobook unabridged chuck missler author, narrator, koinonia house publisher 4. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Ezekiels inaugural vision in my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while i was among the exiles by the kebar river, the heavens were opened and i saw visions of god. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary.
Pastor steve will move through the book in a methodical fashion to unveil the lords message to israel and all believers. Bibliography for the study of the book of ezekiel ezekiel study list a history of israel, john bright, westminster john knox press, 2000 a practical commentary on holy scripture, bishop frederick justus knecht, tan books and publishers, inc. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. There was fire inside the cloud, and in the middle of the fire glowed something like gleaming amber. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. Ezekiel invites investigation not only because of what he said, but also because of how he said it. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b. 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 engaging, insightful, scholarly, complete, and useful. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Paphos publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation. The best modern commentary on ezekiel written from a reformed perspective. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. 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. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. Title the book has always been named for its author, ezekiel 1. 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. An expositional commentary audiobook by chuck missler. 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. Recorded at the bible lessons international studio. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline.
Book of ezekiel enhanced e book edition illustrated. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutices bible interpretation. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then ezekiel must be regarded as artfully verbose. 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. The message of ezekiel, which is ultimately eschatological. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international. Ezekiel 1, new international version niv the bible app. 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. Ezekiel simply explained welwyn commentary series, 1993. He was held captive with king jehoiachin in the second of three deportations under nebuchadnezzar, years before jerusalem was overthrown.
Thomas is a reformed scholar with a heart for god, for his word, and for his people that comes through on every page. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. The book of ezekiel ezekiel was one of the most fascinating and mystical prophets of the old testament. Read commentaries on ezekiel by matthew henry available from rakuten kobo. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. In the first two ezekiel announced judgment on jerusalem ezek. For those seeking an introductory level commentary on the book of ezekiel, the best place to turn is this commentary by derek thomas. The book of ezekiel from the holy bible new international version niv book 26 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and.
Fair use notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106a, the fair use of a ed work, including such use by. Summary the book covers the prophecies, visions, and symbolic actions of ezekiel, a prophet among the jews during the exile in babylon. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on.
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