Ezekiel s commission in vision, the prophet saw the cherubim, who had the likeness of a man v. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. In the face of jesus christ sitting upon the throne v. Lord god, as jesus told us in his homily at the last supper, and as st.
The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the tanakh and one of the major. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Like jeremiah, ezekiel ministered in the years immediately preceding and immediately following the fall of jerusalem in 586 b. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The sins of israeljudah and ezekiel s visionjourney to the jerusalem temple previous ezekiel lessons list next. When jehoiakims successor, jehoiachin, surrendered in 597, nebuchadnezzar appointed zedekiah king and deported to babylon jehoiachin and the royal family, along with members of the upper class, including ezekiel the priest. Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as i was among the captives by the river chebar, that the heavens were opened and i saw visions of god a. Exalting jesus in ezekiel christcentered exposition commentary. 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. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. If he saw an invading army on the horizon, or dangers within the city like fire or riots, the watchman would immediately sound the alarm to warn the people expositors bible commentary, note on ezekiel 3. These notes provide a verse by verse study of 1 kings 16 through 2 kings, as well as a lesson about the role of elijah in the new testament.
Ezekiel went into exile at the same time as king jehoiachin in the year 597 bc. These lessons take you on a verse by verse study of this fascinating but often neglected book from the old testament. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. The prophet ezekiel introduction to the prophets part one even though god had redeemed his people from slavery in egypt and made them a mighty nation, with both a civil and spiritual law that called for their obedient commitment, the nation of israel was constantly. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 1 and more. James burton coffman was a prolific author, preacher, teacher and leader among churches of christ in the 20th century. According to the invariable usage of speech followed by the prophets, especially by jeremiah cf. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i. A good commentary on ezekiel for modern times, but not my favorite.
As for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face of a man for these living creatures are men, redeemed from among men by the blood of christ. Commentary on the book of ezekiel by matthew henry old. Ezekiel 1 ezekiel s vision of god and his throne a. The vision of jehovah ezekiel 1 ezekiels call to preach ezekiel 23 judgment on jerusalem ezekiel 45 judgment on the mountains of israel ezekiel 6 judgment on the land of israel ezekiel 7. Fair use notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106a, the fair use of a ed. On the one hand, god gives us a victorious life through our relationship with him.
Exalting jesus in ezekiel 9780805496970 by landon dowden. In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Block, new international commentary on the old testament nicot, eerdmans, 19971998, 1,757 pp. All the positive conditions that ezekiel describes in this part of the book will finally be fulfilled during christ. According to this usage, the coming of this divine appearance from the north. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book. If a watchman failed to do his job and people suffered as a. To engage in such is to tap into the forethought, foreknowledge, foreshadows, and foresight of the eternal god whom we serve. Ezekiel 40 bible commentary john gills exposition of the bible. On the other, he gives us a life that is filled with abundant joy, which is the theme of the rest of the book of ezekiel. Readers will learn to see christ in all aspects of scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition.
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. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian church. Hope is found not in our circumstances, our feelings, or our efforts, but in the confidence that god is with his people, for what ezekiel prophesied, jesus christ fulfilledand behold, i am with you always, to the end of the age matt. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. Best commentaries and books on ezekiel logos bible software. The best modern commentary on ezekiel written from a reformed perspective. 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 voice of god came in the fulness of light and power, by the. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. There should be no confusion about what is meant by the prophetic act, my sword will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked ezek.
Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. The book of ezekiel is one of the major prophets in the old testament. This is a promise that the messiah christ will come as king in israel. Books of the bible, scripture references and quotes are also italicized. Ezekiel s priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament. The jewish bible in hebrew is called the masoretic text meaning passing down after a hebrew word masorah. Many christian commentators have omitted the exposition of these chapters. It was authored by ezekiel who was set as a watchman to the house of israel. 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. Overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Exalting jesus in ezekiel christcentered exposition.
We will now consider several of the key passages of ezekiel, centering our attention upon the reflections of christ that occur throughout the book. It is composed of 48 chapters divided almost half before and after the fall of jerusalem. Jesus is the fulfiller of the promises laid out in the book. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision. 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. Many people consider the coffman series to be one of the finest modern, conservative commentary sets written. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Angels antichrist apologetics apostasy in the church archaeology armageddon bible book of daniel book of revelation church and ecclesiology conferences creation versus evolution cults death end times eschatology eternity evangelism false prophets god gogmagog war heaven hope interpretation of scriptures islam israel jesus jewish people. His book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. 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. The christological purpose of ezekiel the book of ezekiel anticipates and points to jesus christ throughout. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy.
David guzik commentary on ezekiel 1 describes the vision ezekiel had of god. 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. These four faces or figures are a common motif in christian art, especially in. 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. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel.
Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. One of his most notable accomplishments was writing a 37volume commentary of the entire bible, verse by verse, which was finished in 1992. Ezekiel and work bible commentary theology of work. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on.
David grabbe, observing that a future millennial temple described in ezekiel 4048 will contain some elements of the old covenant, including animal sacrifices and levitical priests, examines the. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. While there are other excellent commentaries on ezekiel, the commentators on the commentaries are unanimous in their praise and most rate this one as the most important work on the book, and a musthave for anyone who wishes to preach through it. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. The authors do a good job of relating the christfollowers call to discipleship to the text, but that linkage at times seems a little forced. Ezekiels vision of the glory of godits departure and returnis first set within israels history, then in the culmination of gods promises in christ. Book of ezekiel known to be written by prophet ezekiel and is placed immediately after lamentation in ot. 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. John repeated in his letter to the universal church, those who love christ are obedient to his commands. 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 ezekiel. Ezekiels commission chapter 1 in vision, the prophet saw the cherubim, who had the likeness of a man v. This does not contradict the teaching that salvation comes only by grace through faith in jesus christ romans 5. They are presented here in hopes of helping you with your own study of ezekiel. Ezekiel s temple and the covenants sermonette by david c.