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. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. This sermon deals with how to read ezekiel and applies some of the main themes ezekiel august 11, 2002 reading ezekiel there are parts of the united states, namely the midwest that some people call fly over country. The book of ezekiel looking into the bible series mcguiggan, jim on. In the first two ezekiel announced judgment on jerusalem ezek. The book of ezekiel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 26 duration. Commentaries by bible book following the order of the protestant. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. The best modern commentary on ezekiel written from a reformed perspective.
Not without reason has ezekiel been dubbed the audiovisual aids prophet. Complete the ab commentary on ezekiel begun by the late moshe. If ezekiel was 30 years old when his ministry began, the final vision of the book came when he was about 50. 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. Few can handle ezekiel s relentless denunciations, his unconventional antics, his repetitive style, and his bewildering array of topics.
This work completes daniel blocks twovolume commentary on the book of ezekiel. 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. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,898,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. To most modern readers the book of ezekiel is a mystery. A history of israel, john bright, westminster john knox press, 2000. 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. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. 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. Block makes sense of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet and demonstrates the relevance of ezekiels message for the church. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. For those seeking an introductory level commentary on the book of ezekiel, the best place to turn is this commentary by derek thomas. Jesus is the fulfiller of the promises laid out in the 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. A practical commentary on holy scripture, bishop frederick justus knecht, tan books and publishers, inc. Kjv bible verses from ezekiel offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. The book of ezekiel, so the hebrews call it, and forbid any to read the beginning and ending of it till he be thirty years of age, because it is so abstruse and mysterious. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Ondemand amazing facts audio featuring a wealth of spiritual guidance and inspiration. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. 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 prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. 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 hand he felt the power of god opening his eyes to see the visions, opening his ear to hear the voice, and his heart to receive both. Pastor steve will move through the book in a methodical fashion to unveil the lords message to israel and all believers. The uncommon introduction to it by a vision of the glory of god, 1. As the spokesman for the lord, ezekiel spoke oracles that defended his reputation as a holy god see especially 36. Although ezekiel is a pretty wrathintensive book, it also has compassion and forgiveness in evidence. 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. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he. 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. Ezekiel simply explained welwyn commentary series, 1993. Homer hailey the book of ezekiel recorded 1991 ezekiel 1.
Thomas is a reformed scholar with a heart for god, for his word, and for his people that comes through on every page. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he was for the propheti. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. Commentary on nehemiah expositors bible commentary 1900. The word spirit occurs 25 times, which is remarkable for the old testament scriptures. An expositional commentary audiobook, by chuck missler. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of ezekiel. Cyril barber this set expositors bible commentary, originally published in. Ezekiel taught individual responsibility in passages such as ezekiel 18. God eventually promises that hell be a kind shepherd who will lead his people out of darkness. Ezekiel 1, new international version niv the bible app.
It is a book of thus saith the lord you read that 120 or so times. Eight years later, the hopesimpson report, sponsored by the british. The christological purpose of ezekiel the book of ezekiel anticipates and points to jesus christ throughout. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The largest and most trusted library of audio sermons from conservative churches and ministries worldwide. Bibliography for the study of the book of ezekiel ezekiel study list. Ezekiel s priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. You also read that its a book of the word of the lord that came unto ezekiel, you find that 49 times. 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. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Moreover the lord said unto me, son of man, eat that thou findest. Study ezekiel using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Ezekiel went into exile at the same time as king jehoiachin in the year 597 bc. May 31, 2011 the book of ezekiel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 26 duration. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. He was held captive with king jehoiachin in the second of three deportations under nebuchadnezzar, years before jerusalem was overthrown. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. Block makes sense of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet and demonstrates the relevance of ezekiel s. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then ezekiel must be regarded as artfully verbose. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. The book of ezekiel niv audio holy bible high quality.
He belonged to the family of zadok, who was a famous priest. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. The word what was visions, verse 1, is here the word, both as signifying and declaring the mind of god, what he would do, and as continuing his commands to ezekiel and to the people ezekiel he speaks of himself in a third person priest he was of the priests originally. Title the book has always been named for its author, ezekiel 1.
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. Verse by verse audio library by chuck smith blue letter bible. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. 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 word of promise audio bible new king james version, nkjv. It is believed that ezekiel concluded his prophetic work around 570 b. Ezekiel 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Many today would learn well from ezekiels acceptance of responsibility. 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 common circumstances of the prophecy now to be delivered, the time when it was delivered, the place where, and the person by whom, ezek. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international.
The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of ezekiel ezekiel was one of the most fascinating and mystical prophets of the old testament. Annotated old testament bibliography 2020 denver seminary. Accompanied by a cd with answer key to workbook exercises, visual aids for each lesson, audio for vocabulary, and flashworks for. Old testament audio commentaries ezekiel free bible.
The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. 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. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. We hope that you find the ezekiel summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of ezekiel. They call it that because they do not see the area as very exciting and you have to. Few can handle ezekiels relentless denunciations, his unconventional antics, his repetitive style, and his bewildering array of topics. However, ezekiels version of god isnt really merciful in the commonly accepted, modern day sense of the word mercy. Nazianzen a calleth this prophet, the beholder of great things, and the interpreter of visions and mysteries. Ezekiel invites investigation not only because of what he said, but also because of how he said it. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. 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. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l.