The River of God by Kip McKean Flashcards
Title of Sermon
The River of God
Ezekiel is divided into what?
7 great visions
Why is the vision significant?
Because it is the last and greatest vision
When did the vision occur?
January 572 BC
Ezekiel 40:1
God took him into the city: Jerusalem
Ezekiel 40:2-4
- Jerusalem lies in ruins at this time
- Ezekiel sees vision of the city being rebuilt
- Man with appearance of bronze
Man with appearance of bronze = ??? = ???
Man with appearance of bronze = Angel of God= the pre-incarnate of Jesus
Ezekiel 43:1-5
- The glory of God is back in Jerusalem
* Ezekiel sees a great hope and restoration
Ezekiel 47:1-2
- There was water in Jerusalem
* Water came from the rebuilt temple
Why was the water significant to the Jews?
- Ancient civilizations were always built next to water
* Jews looked at water as a very special blessing of God
What does the word Hebrew mean?
Trickling down from the temple
Ezekiel 47:3-7
Measurements
What does it mean when something is measured in the O. T ?
It is like a survey ~
It means there is going to be an upcoming transformation
Ezekiel 47:8
- Comes out from the river and sees all kinds of trees
- River is flowing east
- Water gives life even to the Dead Sea
What is the significance of the River flowing east
- Towards Jericho and the Jordan valley
- Jerusalem lies the highest
- Jericho lies below sea level
- Moving from high (Jerusalem) to low (Jericho)
Ezekiel 47:9
Shows that where the river flows there is Life
Water = ??? = ???
Water=Spirit=Life (where the river flows there is Life)
What does the River represent?
River of God represents the Spirit of God