Christ in the book of ezekiel commentary pdf

The installment of an onsight prophet to rescue the good figs. Ezekiel and his contemporaries confronted what for the israelites was the most traumatic possible challenge to their faith. Purchase an individual copy of a testimony of jesus christ for logos bible software. London society for promoting christian knowledge first published in 1931 1 digitally. Bible study resource center beitlechem ministries 564 schaeffer dr. Lesson 1 ezekiel s vision ezekiel 1 background notes 1. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Christian circles the canonicity of ezekiel never has been questioned seriously. The glory of god may well be viewed as the theme of the book, because ezekiel s ministry begins with a vision of gods glory and emphasizes it throughout the book 1. The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the tanakh and one of the major. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i.

Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. Ezekiel, like jeremiah in jerusalem, was to help the jews understand the official theology was bankrupt and that god was far greater than they imagined and was. Jesus is the fulfiller of the promises laid out in the book. The major prophets include the books of isaiah, jeremiah, lamentations, ezekiel, daniel b. Yet, the beauty and power of ezekiel rises up under continued reflection on the occasion for his prophetic ministry. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. The book of ezekiel begins with a bang as the prophet reveals the heavens opening to unveil a vision of god. Pinks writings within these writings you can access other study helps bible, theology, commentary, sermons, and more. From the record in the book of daniel you would not gather that daniel ever visited his people in babylon where ezekiel was. I think ezekiel saw it better than any of the other prophets. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. 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. Outline of the book of ezekiel ye shall fall by the sword.

The aramaic targum explains the thirtieth year as the thirtieth year dated from the recovery of the book of the torah in the temple in jerusalem 2 kgs 22. A commentary on the book of ezekiel a commentary on the book of ezekiel. In the fifth year of his captivity god called the young priest to prophesy to a rebellious nation, impudent and stubborn. It sets a new meaning on the house of israel, it explains the phrasing of the. A comprehensive commentary of the book of ezekiel together with references for further study from the general conferences of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the encyclopedia of mormonism and other doctrinal texts by general authorities of the church written and compiled by paul nolan hyde parrish press orem, utah. Ezekiel ezekiel s name means god will strengthen, and that is a fitting name for a prophet who was called to minister to impudent and stiffhearted people eze. Purchase a copy of a testimony of jesus christ with other classic works on revelation as part of the eschatology and bible prophecy study library for biblesoft. Israel, a belief in a literal return of christ to literally reign and rule on the earth for years.

The prophet wastes no time dropping his readers right into the thick of the life and times of judah immediately following the fall of jerusalem. He was born may 24, 1905, in taylor county to pioneer west texans so far out in the country it took two days to go to town and back. Daniel was taken captive in the first captivity during jehoiakims reign, about eight years before ezekiel was taken captive. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should. James burton coffman was a prolific author, preacher, teacher and leader among churches of christ in the 20th century.

Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. The fact that their prophecies have been fulfilled in jesus christ seals their words as. At the opening of the book of ezekiel, the city of jerusalem was still intact and the temple was. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should follow. The commentary follows the chapter divisions of the book. To engage in such is to tap into the forethought, foreknowledge, foreshadows, and foresight of the eternal god whom we serve. It is based on the german lexicon by william gesenius. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiel s prophecy. An extensive introduction helps to orient readers of ezekiel s prophecies to the times, methods, and message of the prophet and to the special literary features of the book. I thought that i had found the integrating center for my lifechrist. So unless youre one of those people that are into figuring out arcane prophecy, why study the book of ezekiel. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of jeremiah.

In addition, the word biblical commentary inserts sections entitled. Best commentaries and books on ezekiel logos bible software. Ezekiel s commission in vision, the prophet saw the cherubim, who had the likeness of a man v. Apr 22, 2018 nowhere is that more true than in ezekiel. Brief explanation about the technical resources used in this commentary series. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ezekiel s vision of the temple builds upon gods earlier promises 37. As peter said of the prophets, they saw the sufferings and they saw the glory that would follow 1 pet.

The prophet ezekiel you shall know i am the lord bible study notes prepared by carey dillinger beginning march, 2003 for use in the adult class at the church of christ at beverly shores leesburg, florida. There are no records of ezekiel s life outside this book, so we have no information about when, where, or how he died. On the fifth day of the month it was the fifth year of king jehoiachins exile. Pdf the book of ezekiel 2018 edition gary everett, mdiv dmin. Ezekiel study guide for growing christians ministries. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. The christological purpose of ezekiel the book of ezekiel anticipates and points to jesus christ throughout. Doughty southside christian church june 2014 introduction. The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian church. Outline of the book of ezekiel from dr john macarthur the book can be largely. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. In the midst of confusing and painful circumstances, god offers startling prophetic messages to reset the peoples.

Purchase a testimony of jesus christ as part of a collection of six commentaries on the book of revelation for logos bible software. Jeremiah, ezekiel, and daniel each had a particular and peculiar ministry to a certain group of people, and apparently they never came into contact with each other. Block, new international commentary on the old testament nicot, eerdmans, 19971998, 1,757 pp. Box 680872, prattville, al 36068 prattville, al 36067. Download pdf version table of contents a commentary on the book of ezekiel. Outline of the book of ezekiel floral heights church of christ. This commentary adheres to a literal interpretation of the scriptures, a belief that god is not yet finished with the nation of israel, a belief in a literal return of christ to literally reign and rule on the earth for years. The number seems somehow to be equated with the fifth year of jehoi. Prattmont church of christ 901 north memorial drive send mail to p. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel st albans. Of the three prophetic programs revealed in scripture, outlining the. Ezekiel for children 26 page pdf with lots of colorful pictures.

These studies are meant to be a compliment to the ezekiel. Daniel the key to prophetic revelation table of contents. Introduction and overview of ezekiel andy brewer introduction a study of the sacred old testament scriptures is an invaluable asset to any and all students of the bible, new testament christians or not. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. The vision of jehovah ezekiel 1 ezekiel s call to preach ezekiel 23. A commentary on the book of jeremiah by pastor galen l. The jewish bible in hebrew is called the masoretic text meaning passing down after a. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. The prophet ezekiel the vision of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37 ezekiel was carried away captive to babylon at the age of twentyfive one of 10,000 captives.

A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book. A commentary on the book of jeremiah southside christian. Purchase a copy of a testimony of jesus christ for. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a significant influence in my life and ministry. However, like peter was obnoxiously ignorant of the need for and glory of christ s betrayal and crucifixion matt.

They are presented here in hopes of helping you with your own study of ezekiel. Walvoord preface among the great prophetic books of scripture, none provides a more comprehensive and chronological prophetic view of the broad movement of history than the book of daniel. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. It is probably the most ignored book in the old testament. This is the reason that we find the jews during the time of christ looking for a messiah would. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a to z of biblical information. Lexical there are several excellent lexicons available for ancient hebrew. This is very evident in the book we are about to study, ezekiel. It is difficult for the contemporary protestant to grasp the significance of this theological catastrophe.

The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a. What makes the book of ezekiel so popular, and fascinating to you and i, is that 2500. We will now consider several of the key passages of ezekiel, centering our attention upon the reflections of christ that occur throughout the book. Constables notes on ezekiel 2020 edition ezekiel s wife died during the course of his ministry 24. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of ezekiel anticipates and points to jesus christ.