Nchrist in the book of ezekiel chapter 15

Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. However, before we hear all the wonderful promises of gods blessings upon israels. God intended ezekiel to give a message to israel by means of the experiences in his life ezekiel 24. This work completes daniel blocks twovolume commentary on the book of ezekiel. Second, ezekiel is presented in his book as a man totally possessed by the spirit of god. Today we come to his statement about the overall dimensions of the outer court, outer wall. New international commentary on the old testament nicot 9780802825360 by daniel block. The high places in the mountains of israel, the seats of her idolatry, are the focus of ezekiels prophecies in this chapter.

Ezekiel lived on the banks of the chebar river at a city called telabib ezek. Here, in this short chapter, he shows him probably with design that he should tell the people that it was as requisite jerusalem should be destroyed as that the dead and withered branches of a vine should be cut off and thrown into the fire. Ezekiel lived at the same time as jeremiah the prophet. What did god show ezekiel that the people were doing in the temple. We see the excuse in chapter 15, and then the lord uses two chapters to respond. First of all, he brought judgement to them, but at the end of all the judgements that he pronounces upon the people of. And when i set my face against them, you will know that i am the lord. Ezekiel 15 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. In ezekiel s vision, what happened to the people of israel. This chapter contains the oracles against four nations. King nebuchadnezzar destroyed jerusalem in three stages.

Well, in ezekiels shortest chapter ezekiel 15, with only 8 total verses the vine metaphor is again used. If i could be a branch, leaf,stem or any part of his vine would be totally awesome. What did ezekiel see again that he had seen at the river chebar. What were the women doing in the court of the sanctuary. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 15 and more. Third, ezekiels most strident and scandalous oracles were delivered during a period in which yahweh struck him mute. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax. Ezekiel 14 niv idolaters condemned some of the bible. Mike bagwell the bible regularly uses the word picture of a vine to depict people, or groups of people. I am the true vine, and my father is the husbandman. Some commentators have missed the point altogether in this little chapter.

This chapter represents, in the way of a brief introduction, what the sixteenth chapter details minutely. Review we have come to the third and final section of the book of ezekiel. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Ezekiel lesson 15 verse by verse ministry international. Ezekiel chapter 15 verse by verse bible commentary. Ezekiel chapter 20 matthew henry complete commentary. Ezekiel develops the picture of the community and its leaders as flock and shepherds used throughout jeremiah. Ezekiel 25 is the twentyfifth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The book ends with god showing ezekiel how the temple will be rebuiltsoon to be an episode of this old old old old house, and tells him how the land will be distributed among the different tribes of israel and gods presence will return to jerusalem. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. This is a selftest on chapters 1 21 of the book of ezekiel. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international.

To most modern readers the book of ezekiel is a mystery. In zekes case, the encounter is with the glory of god, which appears above that fourfaced chariot wheel thing. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Bible gateway this site is a great resourcecontaining pretty much every translation of the bible you might desire and in numerous languages, in case you want to read ezekiel in tagalog. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a.

He was married to a woman who was the desire of his eyes 24. Ezekiel 15 niv jerusalem as a useless vine the word bible. Ezekiel himself is said to be a sign or portent 12. Chapter 14 hearing the word, and prayer, are two great ordinances of god, in which we are to give honour to him and may hope to find favour and acceptance with him.

Book of the prophet ezekiel chapter 25 wordproject. Telabib is an unidentified place in mesopotamia by the chebar canal between ancient babylon and erech, near ancient. His fresh translation and versebyverse exposition demonstrate that ezekielsancient wisdom and vision are very much needed in this new millennium. Because thou saidst, aha, against my sanctuary, when it was profaned. Here, in this short chapter, he shows him probably with design that he should tell the. This phrase also appears in the levitical passage on covenant disobedience cf. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 15, where god gives ezekiel the parable of the useless wood of.

Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. In his book, ezekiel identifies himself as a priest, the son of buzi 1. Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as i was among the captives by the river of chebar, that the heavens were opened, and i saw visions of god. Ezekiels ministry was to the jewish exiles of judah, the southern kingdom as they carried captive off to babylon. As the vine tree among the trees of the forest, which.

Ezekiel bible study notes by email from john karmelich. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international. Now as i beheld the living creatures, behold, a wheel was upon the earth by each of the living creatures with his four faces. In what year did ezekiel receive his vision from god. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. Ezekiel 14 new international version niv idolaters condemned. Ezekiel 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ezekiel was a prophet of judgement but, you know, ezekiel was more than a prophet of judgement because he brought hope to gods people. What we are going to get a glimpse of is a glimpse into the power that was behind the king of tyre, ie. You can study the bible using notes sent to you by email from john karmelich. Israel, often symbolized by a vine had become useful for nothing.

Gods true shepherd michael fronczak bible study resource center beitlechem ministries. And the word of the lord came unto me, saying, son of man, what is the vine tree more than any tree, or than a branch which is among the trees of the forest. The holy bible ezekiel chapter 15 king james version. Christians too can presume that our relationship with christ is like a. Although they have come out of the fire, the fire will yet consume them. Howie, for example, stated that, the vine tree was fit only for the production of fruit. In fact, chapter 15 is the shortest chapter in the book of ezekiel, while. In ezekiel, the metaphor is seen only in this chapter and in 37. Ezekiel 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Study ezekiel using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ezekiel chapter 15 explained discover the 66 books of.

These 25 lessons provide a verse by verse study of the book of ezekiel. The result of twelve years of studying this difficult section of scripture, this volume, like the one on chapters 124, provides an excellent discussion of the background of ezekiel and offers a versebyverse exposition that makes clear the message of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet. Ezekiel 15 niv bible the word of the lord came to me. Ezekiel 15 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. Few can handle ezekiels relentless denunciations, his unconventional antics, his repetitive style, and his bewildering array of topics.

All four directions of the compass, east and north and south and west, in that order. Ezekiel 15 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Clearly the temple area is a square, equidistant in length and breadth. The book of ezekiel describes what its like to suddenly encounter someone or something completely strange and different from everything youve known and experienced up until that point. The worthlessness of the vine as wood especially when burnt, is the image of the worthlessness and guilt of the jews, who shall pass from one fire to another. He is instructed by his god what answer to give them.

The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. Ezekiel 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy.

For i will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land. The word of the lord came again unto me, saying, 2 son of man, set thy face against the ammonites, and prophesy against them. The simple message of this chapter is that, jerusalem was useless either for the. One of the saddest notes of his life was the death of his wife. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. The prophet is consulted by some of the elders of israel, ezekiel 20. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Block makes sense of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet and demonstrates the relevance of ezekiels message for the church today. Ezekiel 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app.

Just like the wood after it has been burned is no good for nothing so would israel be v. Ezekiel 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of ezekiel in a questions and answers format. Ezekiel chapter 14 verse by verse bible commentary. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. Let us come to christ, and seek to abide in him, and to have his words abide in us. Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people, the righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his transgression. Let us abide in christ, that he may bear fruit through us. Reading cycle three see guide to good bible readingfollowing the original authors intent at paragraph level. This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. Ezekiel 15 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. God did not permit ezekiel to be sad at the death of his wife ezekiel 24. Thats what ezekiel has been describing for us, in great detail.

First of all, he brought judgement to them, but at the end of all the judgements that he pronounces upon the people of god, and then upon the gentile nations round about them. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. Ezekiel has again and again, in gods name, foretold the utter ruin of jerusalem. Sep 20, 2016 book of ezekiel i old testament storiesi animated children. Ezekiel, chapter 25 of the king james version of the holy bible with audio narration. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much.