Test 3 Flashcards
Hebrew title of Ezekiel
“God strengthens”
When did Ezekiel begin his prophetic ministry?
Ezekiel was likely one of those deported during this second deportation (597 B.C.). He would begin his prophetic ministry five years later while in exile
Where did Ezekiel Minister, and what was he predicting?
Ezekiel was ministering in Babylon, predicting the third and final attack and destruction of Jerusalem
How did the fall of Jerusalem change Ezekiel’s prophetic message?
- Before Jerusalem fell, Ezekiel’s message focused on Judah’s soon destruction because of her sin.
- After Jerusalem’s fall, Ezekiel’s message centered on Judah’s future restoration.
How is Ezekiel ordered?
Ezekiel is chronological (unlike Jeremiah).
Purposes of Ezekiel
- To speak for God locally to the exiles who continued to listen to false prophets and practice idolatry. The book show that little has changed in the attitudes and actions of the Jewish exiles in Babylon.
- To outline blessings that will follow their judgment.
- To emphasize God’s sovereignty which will bring about judgment and restoration.
- To warn Israel of imminent judgment.
- To stress the need for individual responsibility and national accountability before God.
How was Ezekiel called to act?
more than any other was called to act out his prophecies in highly and symbolic dramatic form.
Theology of Ezekiel
- God is sovereign over all nations.
- God’s sovereignty is based on His holiness
- This holy and sovereign God resolved that He would be known and acknowledged.
What changes Ezekiel’s message and what was the response?
Once the news of the destruction of Jerusalem arrived to the exiles the message of Ezekiel changes to the Lords consoling words of hope for His people. They would experience spiritual revival, restoration to the holy land, and a glorious future.
Most difficult passage in the OT
Biblical scholars acknowledge that the temple vision, which occupies the last nine chapters of Ezekiel, presents special challenges in its interpretation.
Daniel held positions under what kings?
kings Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, Darius, and Cyrus
Describe Daniel’s character
Daniel is the only spotless character in the Bible outside of Christ. There is not a flaw to be found in his character.
What was Daniel in society?
Daniel was, like Joseph, God’s candle, shining in heathen darkness
When was Daniel carried to Babylon?
during the first deportation of the captives.
How was Daniel unlike other prophets?
Daniel deals more fully with the Gentile nations than with his own Jewish nation.
Hebrew meaning of Daniel
‘God is my Judge.’
Type of writing of Daniel
does not bear the character of prophecy, but rather of history.
Ezekiel’s opinion of Daniel
Ezekiel, a contemporary of Daniel, has an extremely high opinion of Daniel and twice mentions him by name as deserving to be ranked with Noah and Job (Ezekiel 14:14) or as having great wisdom (Ezekiel 28:3)