43 Ezekiel Flashcards
Author and Date
Ezek 597 BC 2nd deportation
Historical Context
Ezek is a priest - much Lev language and this informs his theology
What is the Redemptive Historical Narrative Connection?
Christ’s min was anticipated as Ezek announced that God would destroy Jerusalem and send its population into exile because of continued unbelief. …He announced God would one day end the exile, establish a covenant of peace and restore Jerusalem to greater glory than ever before. Christ himself was anticipated as Ezek mentioned the “prince” - Restoration of the temple and priesthood also points to Christ.
Key Themes and People
- Vision of God’s throne and call of the prophet- pronouncement of Gods coming judgment- message against foreign nations- judgment and restoration of people and king- restoration of temple and God’s presence
part 1
thru 24 - sin of God’s people
part 2
the judgment of God’s people/restoration of the temple - very graphic - english transl are mild
it’s the call of a prophet to ….
rebellious house of Isr
Isr idolatrous practices are….
made known
what does Ezek see….
God’s presence leaving the temple
Jerusalem has played …
the harlot
Ez makes Israel’s abominations…
known in 4 key Chapt - 16, 20, 22, 26
which include sins of…
idolatrybloodshedprofaning the Sabbathinjusticeacts of lewdnesssexual misconduct…wrath is COMING!
God has delayed…
His judgment for the sake of His Name