”The Book of Ezekiel” by Stephen Pitcock - Part 2 - a podcast by lehmanavechurchofchrist

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March 20, 2022 - Sunday AM Bible Class



 



"The Book of Ezekiel" by Stephen Pitcock



 



This week Stephen starts a new class studying the book of Ezekiel. 



 



 



Summary



  • Covers the time of the Babylonian conquest of Judah and Jerusalem.


  • Message is for the captives of Judah living in exile in Babylon


  • The necessary steps taken by God to correct his disobedient people and the future hope of Israel.


  • Firsthand account of what God told Ezekiel to speak to the captives of Judah living in Babylon.


  • Most of the book focuses on God’s punishment of Judah and other nations, but also provides hope for the captives so that they would return to God and not lose hope entirely.


  • The last portion of Ezekiel looks forward to the restoration of Israel and to the glory and blessings of the everlasting covenant God will establish with His people.



Outline



  • Prophesies of judgement on Israel (1-24)
    • Ezekiel’s Call/Commission (1-3)


    • Prophesies through signs, symbols & messages (4-24)





  • Prophesies of Judgement on Foreign Nations (25-32)
    • Ammon, Moab, Edom and Philistia (25)


    • Tyre and Sidon (26-28)


    • Egypt (29-32)





  • Prophesies of Restoration (33-48)
    • Fall of Jerusalem & promise of Restoration (33-39)


    • New Temple (40-43)


    • New Worship (44-46)


    • New Land (47-48)






Purpose



  • Theme: The soul that sins shall die but turn & live (Ezek. 18:20-23, 33:7-16)


  • Frequently used:


  • Son of Man (93) – man of service or servant. Not the same as Dan. 7:13


  • The word of the Lord came to me (46), The word of the Lord (60)


  • Shall know that I am the Lord (63)


  • Middle/Midst (118)


  • Prophesy/Prophet (54)


  • Sword (83)


  • Blood (55)


  • Slain (32)


  • Idols (39)


  • Abominations (43)



 



Duration 37:28

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