Ezekiel: The Glory of The Lord - A Survey of the Bible
Ezekiel: The Glory of the Lord
A Survey of the Bible
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Ezekiel Chart - Wilson
Introduction to Ezekiel - Hilber
Modern Israel in the Land - John Hilber
Ten Provisions of the New Covenant - Wilson
A Future Temple? - John Hilber
New Covenant - Dictionary of Prophecy and End Times
Ezekiel’s Temple Vision - Danny Hays
The Invasion of Gog - Tom Constable
Context: Who, Where, When, and Why?
• Who composed Ezekiel?
• When was Ezekiel written?
• Where were he and his audience?
• Why was he writing?
Content: How and What?
• How is Ezekiel organized?
- The Commission of Ezekiel (1:1-3:27)
- Prophecies Against Judah and Jerusalem (4:1-7:27)
- Prophecies Against The Temple and Idolatry (8:1-11:25)
- The Glory of the Lord and Abominations of Idolatry in the Temple (8:1-18)
- The Glory of the Lord Departs from the Temple (9:1-11:25)
- Prophecies Against The Nation (12:1-24:27)
- Judgment on the Gentile Nations (25:1-32:32)
- Prophecies About the Establishment of the Kingdom (33:1-39:29)
- Prophecies About the Worship of the Kingdom (40:1-48:35)
• What is the message of Ezekiel?
Conviction: So What?
• Where does this fit?
- Ezekiel reminds us of the consequences of sin, the comprehensive nature of God’s justice and the certainty of His plan to bless the world through Jesus the Messiah.
- Ezekiel reminds us of the importance of God’s presence.
- Ezekiel sets our hopes on the Glory of God which will be fully revealed in the future.
What should we believe?
- The Lord Himself will finish His Promise Plan.
- The Lord will never leave us or forsake us, although we may forsake Him.
- The Lord is committed to discipline, cleanse and ultimately bless His people.
- The Lord is sovereign, with complete control over human history, which He is moving toward His ultimate goal. Therefore, there is always hope.
How should we behave?
- Maintain fellowship with The Lord through faithful obedience and focused worship.
- Maintain hope in the Lord by taking your eyes off of yourself and keeping them focused on Jesus who is our ultimate hope.
- Be amazed by the glory of God!
Next Steps
• Take the long range view of life. Be patient in the midst of discipline while waiting for the realization of hope.
• Meditate on the reality that God wants to be present with you more than you want to be present with Him.
• Talk about the fact that the best is yet to come in our relationship with the Lord.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - Ezekiel 1
•. Tuesday - Ezekiel 8
•. Wednesday - Ezekiel 9
•. Thursday - Ezekiel 10
•. Friday - Ezekiel 34
•. Saturday - Ezekiel 36
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Women’s Fellowship Precept Study
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Fellowship Student Ministries 5th Grade Preview Night
Parents of students entering the fifth grade this Fall, we are doing a special preview night to help orient our new youth members on August 13th at 6pm in the Venue (youth room). This event is for the students and parents to hear from our student pastor, Alan Putnam, as well as ask any questions you may have. Pizza will be provided for the students. Join us!