Ezekiel 01: Ezekiel Sees God’s Glory… and he’s Weird

The Book of Ezekiel is a prophetic book in the Old Testament that records the visions and messages of Ezekiel, a prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile. Ezekiel’s ministry focused on warning Israel of impending judgment due to their sin, but also offering hope for future restoration. Through vivid visions, symbolic actions, and direct prophecies, Ezekiel communicates God’s holiness, justice, and promise of renewal.

From Chuck Swindoll on Ezekiel, “Ezekiel lived among the Jewish exiles in Babylon at a settlement along the river Chebar called Tel-abib (Ezekiel 3:15), less than one hundred miles south of Babylon. The invading Babylonians brought about ten thousand Jews to the village in 597 BC, including Ezekiel and the last king of Judah, Jehoiachin (2 Kings 24:8–14).
Ezekiel’s prophecy began a mere five years into his time at Tel-abib (Ezekiel 1:2), and he continued to prophesy among the people for at least twenty-two years (29:17). Because he spoke to a people whom God had exiled due to their continued rebellion against Him, a majority of Ezekiel’s message communicates judgment for sins committed (1:1–32:32). However, like all the prophets, he also provided his people, now without a land of their own, some hope for the future (33:1–48:35).


The book of Ezekiel pronounces judgment on both Israel and surrounding nations, but it also provides a vision of the future millennial kingdom that complements and adds to the vision of other Old and New Testament texts. Not only does the book present a striking picture of the resurrection and restoration of God’s people (Ezekiel 37), it also offers readers a picture of the reconstructed temple in Jerusalem, complete with the return of God’s glory to His dwelling place (40:1–48:35). This latter section of Ezekiel’s prophecy looks forward to the people’s worship after Christ’s return in the end times, when He will rule Israel and the nations from His throne in Jerusalem during His thousand year reign.”




Overall Themes:
God’s Judgment – The destruction of Jerusalem and exile as punishment for sin.


God’s Sovereignty – God controls the fate of nations and individuals.


Individual Responsibility – Each person is accountable for their own actions.


Hope and Restoration – God’s promise to renew Israel and bring spiritual revival.


The New Temple – A vision of a restored temple representing God’s presence.



Key Verse : Ezekiel 36:26
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh."

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