Christ in the book of ezekiel chapter 20

The prophet ministered during the darkest days of judahs history. Bible study notes in ezekiel chapter 20 ezekiel 20 for the third time in this book, the elders come to ezekiel to hear a word from the lord given through his prophet. A prophecy against tyre in the eleventh month of the twelfth year, on the first day of the month, the word of the lord came to me. Ezekiel s commission chapter 1 in vision, the prophet saw the cherubim, who had the likeness of a man v. Christians observing the first day of the week, instead of the seventh, shows the. From the time of their deliverance from egypt to the day of ezekiel, the people of israel have rebelled and failed to keep the commandmentsin the. Ezekiel saw the glory of god as he had seen it before ezekiel chapter 1. The book as a whole serves as a source of symbols and imagery for the book of revelation, such as the eating of the scroll ezekiel 2. He is instructed by his god what answer to give them. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Chapter 8 describes the idol worship by the leaders of israel right in the temple.

In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Gods word prophesies against those who bring not forth the fruits. Ezekiel chapter 20 explained discover the 66 books of. The lord will eliminate the rebellious, as he did on the first journey, and use. The holy bible with crossreferences and multiple translations. This comes in the seventh year of the captivity, which would date it right around the year 590 b. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. The section continues to the end of chapter 23, as 24. Ezekiel, like other prophets, condemns israelite worship at these places and identifies this illegitimate worship as one reason for the punishment of exile.

They sat down in front of me to wait for his reply. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Ezekiel lived on the banks of the chebar river at a city called telabib ezek. The starting date in verse 1 equates to august of 591 b. Ezekiel 20 new living translation nlt the rebellion of israel. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test.

The stick or record of judahthe old testament and the new testamentand the stick or record of ephraimthe book of mormon, which is another. The prophet ezekiel was a contemporary of jeremiah and daniel, and god spoke to him and all the other prophets in much the same way. Sabbathbreaking is highlighted in chapter 20 and repeated in 22. Chapters 2023 contain more indictments against israel for breaking gods laws.

In the seventh year, in the fifth month on the tenth day, some of the elders of israel came to inquire of the lord, and they sat down in front of me. Ezekiel 26 niv a prophecy against tyre in the bible gateway. Revised standard version of the holy bible ezekiel chapter 20 revised standard version ezekiel 20 1 in the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth day of the month, certain of the elders of israel came to inquire of the lord, and sat before me. Ezekiel 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. He foreshadowed jesus christ as he spoke in parables that were not. The lord refuses to be consulted by the elders of israel. Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. In each of the above cases questions 35, why did god restrain his anger. Akin, and tony merida, this new commentary series, projected to be 48 volumes, takes a christ centered approach to expositing each book of the bible. Ezekiel 20 is the twentieth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance.

Ezekiel prophesies against jerusalem with a sign of sighing. Ezekiel 26 niv a prophecy against tyre in the bible. Ezekiel 20 niv rebellious israel purged in the bible gateway. Under the name of a forest, he shows the destruction of jerusalem. Idols are mentioned more often in the book of ezekiel than any other book of the bible 52 times.

It happened in the seventh year, in the fifth month, the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of israel came to inquire of the lord, and sat before me. Those who remain unaffected amidst means of grace, and would live without christ, like the world around them, may be sure it is the way to destruction. Ezekiel chapter 21 1 and it came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of israel came to enquire of the lord, and sat before me. The gate to the nations is broken, and its doors have swung open to me. We will now consider several of the key passages of ezekiel, centering our attention upon the reflections of christ that occur throughout the book. Ezekiel 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Ezekiel 20 new international version niv rebellious israel purged. Exalting jesus in ezekiel christcentered exposition. This book is named after the prophet whose writing it records ezekiel. Chapter 20 page 426 god chooses ezekiel to warn the jews about their errors and to provide words of. I will bring you under the chastisement due to you for breaking my covenant. He shows the story of their rebellions in egypt, in the wilderness, and in the land. Ezekiel 20 nlt the rebellion of israel bible gateway. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel.

Book of ezekiel chapter 20 kjv audio bible youtube. Rather than a versebyverse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in. Describe the abomination of israels fathers once god brought them into the promised land. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel 20 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The cherubim, in the vision of the first chapter, were illustrations of the aboundant life of his redeemed. I will cause you to pass under the rod of punishment. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. To understand the book of ezekiel it is helpful to be reminded of the stages of babylonian captivity. 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. Chapter 20 page 426 the book of ezekiel modern english. Ezekiel chapter 20 revised standard version ezekiel 20 1 in the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth day of the month, certain of the elders of israel came to inquire of the lord, and sat before me. Ezekiel 20 israels history of sin, gods history of mercy. Ezekiel chapter 20 matthew henry complete commentary.

Ezekiel 20 niv bible in the seventh year, in the fifth. Prophets call and enduement with power for the office. Nov 05, 2014 bible study notes in ezekiel chapter 20 ezekiel 20 for the third time in this book, the elders come to ezekiel to hear a word from the lord given through his prophet. Ezekiel 20 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Ezekiel 20, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. Or there may be an allusion to the custom of numbering flocks and herds, by striking them with a rod. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. Chapter 20 begins a new section of the book of ezekiel. Throughout the book of ezekiel, we see christ as the giver of life.

Chapter 20 ezekiel, chapter 20 king james version christian. He was married yet we are not told whether he had children ezek. God used ezekiel to warn the people of his coming judgment against jerusalem, and to assure them of his unfailing love and provision for eternity to come. The elders of israel are reminded of the idolatry in egypt. So, it consists of prophecies declared by prophet ezekiel as revealed to him by god. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. A history of rebellion, a future of redemption ezekiel 20.

Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should follow 1 peter 1. George barlow, the preachers complete homiletic commentary new york. 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. We can see from this that ezekiel s prophecy has gone several years now. Like most of the inspired prophetic books, ezekiel points to the glory and hope of the future, made possible through christ. Chapter 20 page 822 the book of the prophet ezekiel. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 20, where god shows his mercy to israel in egypt, the. Verses 56 the lord told ezekiel to look toward the north. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Jul 21, 2014 the prophet ezekiel was a contemporary of jeremiah and daniel, and god spoke to him and all the other prophets in much the same way.

Son of man, because tyre has said of jerusalem, aha. Ezekiel describes his vision as an elaborate and complex image that symbolizes the majesty of yahweh and proclaims yahwehs sovereignty over all the nations of the earth. Ezekiel 20 rebellious israel purged in the bible gateway. The word of the lord came to me, saying, ezekiel 20. Now, before you begin to think about the meaning of this particular verse, go back and start reading from the verse 2 of this chapter ezekiel 20. Nov 04, 2015 the book of ezekiel chapter 20 dramatized king james version hosanna faith comes by hearing english c2kjv public domain p 1997 hosanna all rights. Mar 15, 2020 now, before you begin to think about the meaning of this particular verse, go back and start reading from the verse 2 of this chapter ezekiel 20. The book of ezekiel can be divided into about five.

Describe the abomination of the next generation of israels fathers in the wilderness. The meaning of ezekiel is seen in the coming glory during the kingdom. Our current reading encompasses the first 44 verses of chapter 20. The man clothed in linen, who is thought by many to be the angel of the covenant, our great high priest, set the mark of life upon gods faithful ones, that their lives. Outline of the book of ezekiel floral heights church of christ. In ancient israel records were written upon tablets of wood or scrolls rolled upon sticks. The prophet is consulted by some of the elders of israel, ezekiel 20. Ezekiel the man the name ezekiel means god will strengthen and seems to be fitting for his work of encouraging the captives of babylon. Ezekiel 20 commentary, 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.