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Restoration and the new temple
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Ezekiel sees a vision of God’s glory: four living creatures and wheels within wheels, radiant with God’s presence.
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God commissions Ezekiel as a prophet to a rebellious Israel, calling him to speak His words whether they listen or not.
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Ezekiel eats the scroll, symbolizing God’s message within him. He is appointed as a watchman responsible to warn Israel.
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Ezekiel enacts a siege against Jerusalem with symbolic actions, lying on his sides and eating rationed food.
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Ezekiel cuts his hair to symbolize Jerusalem’s fate: some burned, some struck, some scattered, all under God’s judgment.
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Prophecy against Israel’s mountains: idolatrous high places will be destroyed, but a remnant will survive.
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The end has come for Israel. Disaster, doom, and God’s wrath will fall because of their sins.
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Ezekiel sees visions of abominations in the temple: idolatry and corruption provoking God’s judgment.
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God commands angels to mark the faithful, while others are struck down in judgment. God’s glory begins departing.
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Ezekiel sees God’s glory departing the temple, with cherubim and wheels full of fire.
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Leaders are condemned for wickedness. God promises judgment, but also future restoration and a new heart for His people.
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Ezekiel enacts exile by packing belongings. God announces that exile and judgment are certain and near.
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False prophets and prophetesses are condemned for lying visions and false security.
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Idolatrous elders are rebuked. Even Noah, Daniel, and Job could only save themselves by righteousness.
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Jerusalem is compared to a useless vine, destined only for fire.
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Jerusalem is portrayed as an unfaithful wife who prostituted herself with idols. Yet God promises eventual restoration.
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A parable of two eagles and a vine symbolizes Judah’s alliances. God promises to plant a righteous Branch.
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Each person is responsible for their own sin. The righteous live; the wicked die. God desires repentance, not death.
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A lament for Israel’s princes, portrayed as young lions and a withered vine.
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God recounts Israel’s rebellion from Egypt onward. Yet He promises to restore them for His name’s sake.
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God’s sword of judgment is unsheathed against Jerusalem and Ammon.
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Jerusalem is condemned for bloodshed, idolatry, and corruption. Leaders, priests, and prophets are all corrupt.
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The allegory of two sisters, Oholah and Oholibah, represents Israel and Judah’s unfaithfulness with foreign nations.
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The siege of Jerusalem begins. Ezekiel uses a boiling pot as a sign. His wife dies, and he cannot mourn, symbolizing the people’s shock.
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Judgment is proclaimed on Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia for their hostility toward Israel.
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Prophecy against Tyre: it will be destroyed by many nations and become bare rock.
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A lament over Tyre’s wealth and trade, now destined for ruin.
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Judgment against the pride of Tyre’s ruler. A prophecy of lamentation against Sidon. God promises restoration for Israel.
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Judgment against Egypt: it will be desolate for forty years, then restored but never great again.
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The day of the Lord against Egypt and her allies: devastation and ruin are decreed.
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Assyria is likened to a great cedar, felled because of pride. Egypt will share its fate.
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A lament for Pharaoh, likening him to a fallen monster. Egypt will descend to the grave with other nations.
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Ezekiel is appointed a watchman again. Each person is accountable. News arrives that Jerusalem has fallen.
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God condemns Israel’s shepherds (leaders). He promises to shepherd His people Himself and to raise up a Davidic shepherd.
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Judgment against Mount Seir (Edom) for perpetual hostility toward Israel.
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God promises restoration for Israel’s land and people. He will give them a new heart and spirit.
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The valley of dry bones symbolizes Israel’s restoration. Two sticks become one, symbolizing a reunited nation under David’s king.
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| 38 |
Prophecy against Gog of Magog: a future invasion of Israel will be destroyed by God’s power.
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Gog’s armies are defeated and buried. God’s glory is revealed among the nations.
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| 40 |
Ezekiel sees a vision of a new temple, with detailed measurements and descriptions.
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The temple’s interior is described in detail, with decorations and measurements.
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Chambers for priests are described, emphasizing holiness and separation.
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God’s glory returns to the temple. Instructions for the altar and sacrifices are given.
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Regulations for the temple: the prince and priests have specific roles. The Levites are warned for past unfaithfulness.
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Land is divided: a portion for the Lord, priests, Levites, and the prince. Regulations for offerings are given.
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The prince has specific worship responsibilities. Regulations for offerings and temple use are given.
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| 47 |
Ezekiel sees water flowing from the temple, bringing life to the land. Land boundaries are described.
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The land is divided among the tribes. The city and temple are described. The city is named: “The Lord is There.”
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