ICCM Ezekiel Flashcards
What does Ezekiel mean?
God will strengthen.
How can prophecies be dated with great precision?
The Book of Ezekiel contains
more dates than any other Old Testament prophetic book. Therefore, its prophecies can be
dated with great precision.
When was Ezekiel born?
Ezekiel Ben-Buzo (son of Buzi) was born into a priestly family in Jerusalem in 623BC, during the reign of King Josiah.
When was Ezekiel exiled to Babylon?
In 597, Ezekiel was among the people taken into captivity by the Babylonians. He spends the rest
of his life there.
How many visions this Ezekiel recieve while in Babylon?
Exiled in Babylon, Ezekiel is given a series of seven visions during the 22 years
from 593 to 571BC.
(Sections) Chapters 1-3
God commissions his servant Ezekiel. He receives visions, and his message is to
confront God’s sinful nation.
(Sections) Chapters 4-24
Ezekiel delivers the message of doom to the captives. He tells several
parables; he constantly reminded the Jews that God was cleansing His chosen nation and that
God is sovereign. Quite dramatically, “They/you shall know that I am the Sovereign Lord” is
used 70 times in this book, and the word “sovereign” 217 times.
(Sections) Chapters 25-32
Ezekiel condemns judgment upon seven particular nations who mocked
the Lord, because of the captivity; they too would soon see their fate. These nations are
Ammon, Moab, Edom, Philistia, Tyre, Sidon and Egypt.
(Sections) Chapters 33-48
A message of deliverance and restoration is proclaimed. This includes not
only the current nation of Israel, but also the future of the coming Messiah, the Temple and the
Kingdom of God in the “End Age.”
How many times is “Sovereign” used in the Book of Ezekiel?
217 times
How many times is “They/you shall know that I am the Sovereign Lord” used in the Book of Ezekiel?
70 times
Which 7 nations were condemned because of their mockery of God?
Ammon, Moab, Edom, Philistia, Tyre, Sidon, and Egypt
Significant Chapters: Chapter 3
The watchman for the house of Israel
Significant Chapters: Chapter 16
The allegory of the beautiful wife turned prostitute - Jerusalem
Significant Chapters: Chapter 18
The person who sins shall die
