ezekiel was an exile ezekiel was an exile – spoke of fall of jerusalem – pronounced judgment...
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Ezekiel• Ezekiel was an exile–Spoke of fall of Jerusalem–Pronounced judgment against nations–Much promise
• A book like no other–Visions, parables, & street theater
Ezekiel• Apocalyptic literature–Don’t try to understand everything–Take symbolism seriously; not literally–Consider historical context–Look for the main points
Ezekiel• The first temple vision (8-11)–The glory of the Lord departs
• The second temple vision (40-47)–The glory of the Lord returns
• The point?–The presence of God is all important
Ezekiel• The Valley of Dry Bones, 37:1-14–Explains chapter 36–Without His Spirit we are dead–Only His Spirit gives life–His Spirit works through His Word
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