A few weeks ago, I was interviewed on the book of Ezekiel for the Word Processing Podcast hosted by Pastor Josiah Boyd. Josiah is doing a series of podcasts called Cover-to-Cover where each episodes covers one book in the Bible.…
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Tuesdays with Ezekiel–Free eBook
Over the last year, we've journeyed through Ezekiel one chapter each each week. We've compiled all the posts into an eBook that's now available for download. The eBook is meant to be a companion reader for those studying or teaching…
Tuesdays with Ezekiel (Chapter 48)
Flowing uninterrupted from the previous chapter, Ezekiel 48 carries on the theme of the coming divisions of the land for the tribes of a united Israel. At the time Ezekiel receives the vision, the Jews are in exile and their…
Tuesdays with Ezekiel (Chapter 47)
Ezekiel’s personal tour of the Temple grounds continues, but now with a rather unexpected twist. He’s brought “back to the door of the temple” and seems surprised (“behold”) to see water flowing out from beneath the threshold (1). The water…
Tuesdays with Ezekiel (Chapter 46)
As in the previous chapter, Ezekiel 46 gives primary focus to the role of the prince of Israel, the leader of the nation. The Lord prescribes ways the prince must be an example for the people in the ongoing worship…
Tuesdays with Ezekiel (Chapter 45)
In chapter 45 attention turns from the Temple complex (40-43) and the Levites and priests (sons of Zadok) who serve in the Temple (44), to the placement of the Temple (45:1-6), and the responsibilities and privileges of the “prince”, especially…
Tuesdays with Ezekiel (Chapter 44)
Ezekiel’s instructional tour of the Temple is not over. His guide leads him back to the “outer gate of the sanctuary, which faces east” (1). This gate is shut tight—and for good reason. Because the glory of the Lord entered…
Tuesdays with Ezekiel (Chapter 43)
Having been given a tour of the Temple grounds, Ezekiel is led by his guide to the eastern gate. Here he sees a stunning sight he’s witnessed before: the coming of the glory of God (2-3). The bright-shining glory of…
Tuesdays with Ezekiel (Chapters 40-42)
The final nine chapters (40-48) provide a climactic vision to the book—a vision of a restored, united Israel back in its land, with a glorious Temple, a godly prince in leadership, and the Lord at the centre of all things. …
Tuesdays with Ezekiel (Chapters 38-39)
Chapters 38-39 speak of a major battle fought in Israel and against Israel by a coalition of nations led by “Gog”. This epic battle is pictured as both distant (“After many days”; “in the latter years”—vs. 8) and decisive. In…
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