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Introduction to Ezekiel

Introduction to Ezekiel. Goals of 4-part study . to ‘meet’ Ezekiel and understand his context to learn how to read the book beneficially to see how it is fulfilled in Christ and the new covenant ( Joh . 5:39). Overview for tonight. What is the historical context of this book?

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Introduction to Ezekiel

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  1. Introduction to Ezekiel

  2. Goals of 4-part study • to ‘meet’ Ezekiel and understand his context • to learn how to read the book beneficially • to see how it is fulfilled in Christ and the new covenant (Joh. 5:39)

  3. Overview for tonight • What is the historical context of this book? • Who is Ezekiel? • What does his book say? • What are the particular features and themes of this book?

  4. Ezekiel’s Context

  5. The Big Picture A. Moses and the ExodusB. Northern kingdom falls C. Nehemiah’s leadership D. The call of Abram E. King David’s reign F. Destruction of temple at hands of BabylonG. Division of Israel’s kingdom

  6. Timeline • Abraham ca. 1800BC • Moses ca. 1300BC • David ca. 1000BC • Division 922BC • Northern Kingdom 722BC • Destruction of Temple 586BC • Nehemiah ca. 450BC

  7. What is the context of the book? • After the exile has begun • Located in Babylon with refugees • Before the temple has been destroyed

  8. Who is Ezekiel?

  9. Ezekiel stats • From a priestly family • His ministry begins at age 30 • The “watchman”

  10. What does his book say? The Message of the book

  11. The Message of the Book • Judgment and salvation • The vision of the temple • The identity of people of God found in God’s purposes

  12. The movement of the book I. There will be judgment on Jerusalem (1-24) II. Judgment is also coming on the nations (25-32) III. But there is hope beyond judgment (33-48)

  13. Ezekiel’s style, literary features, themes

  14. Features • Prophetic genre • Many ‘sub genres’ • Bizarre and disturbing images

  15. Theological Themes • The holiness and transcendence of God • The grace and mercy of God • The sovereignty of God • Individual responsibility

  16. Future beyond exile • Ezekiel 34, “I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out.” • Ezekiel 36, “I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols, and I will give you a new heart.” • Ezekiel 37, “Son of man, can these bones live?” • Vision of a new temple

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