Prophecy Against the Mountains, Ezek 6:1-14
Ezek 6 is a prophecy against the mountains of Israel, which is where idols were worshipped in the high places. This prophecy against the mountains includes prophecies about: The destruction of the high places – Ezek 6:1-7 – Ezekiel prophesies to the mountains, hills, rivers, and valleys. The Lord said to them, “I will bring […]
Sign of Ezekiel’s Hair, Ezek 5:1-17
In Ezek 5, Ezekiel was instructed to shave off his hair and beard as a sign to Jerusalem. This sign showed the men of Judah the thoroughness with which the Lord intended to destroy those who refused to do his statutes and judgments. The sign of Ezekiel’s hair – Ezekiel 5:1-4 – Ezekiel was told […]
The Sign of the Siege and Famine, Ezek 4:1-17
In Ezekiel 4, Ezekiel gives two signs to Israel and Judah about the coming sieges of both countries and the consequent famines. The sign of the siege – Ezek 4:1-8 – Ezekiel is instructed to portray Jerusalem on a tile. This would have been a clay tile, upon which he painted or drew the city. […]
A Watchman, Ezek 3:15-27
Our lesson today is from Ezek 3:15-27. In Ezek 3:14, Ezekiel was transported by the spirit to Telabib by the river Chebar, where those who had been taken captive dwelt. What he saw astonished him. And so he sat among them seven days. There God made Ezekiel the watchman for the house of Israel. The watchman’s […]
Ministry of a Prophet, Ezek 3:4-14
The ministry of a prophet is unique. He’s certainly not a pastor. He’s not trying to shepherd a flock of people and establish a local ministry where he is sent. He preaches God’s words and often what he has to say is very negative. In Ezek 3:4-14, we see some aspects of Ezekiel’s ministry. He’s […]
A Prophet Among Them, Ezek 2:1 – 3:3
We’re studying Ezek 2:1-3:3 in this lesson. Ezek 2:5 says, “And they… shall know that there hath been a prophet among them.” There are several things that we see in this passage concerning Ezekiel that are true of God’s prophets. A prophet hears from God – Ezek 2:1-3 – God spoke to Ezekiel. He first […]
The Likeness of the Glory of the Lord, Ezek 1:1-28
In Ezekiel chapter 1, Ezekiel described the vision that he saw by the river Chebar, “in the land of the Chaldeans,” Ezek 1:3, which is a branch or canal off of the Euphrates River. He gave enough detail so that you could identify this vision if you ever saw it. There are many different artists’ […]