Bible guide
Ezekiel
In the time of exile in Babylon, this book proclaims that God's glory would depart from the temple and return again, promising the restoration of Israel.
- Written by
- Ezekiel
- Written
- c. 570 BC
- Chapters
- 48
Historical background
Ezekiel, of priestly descent, wrote this while ministering as a prophet among the exiles for about 22 years after being carried off to Babylon. Through visions, parables, and symbolic acts, he foretold the judgment of Jerusalem and the future restoration of Israel. The vision of the dry bones (chapter 37) is one of its most famous passages.
What to watch for
Feel the gravity of the scene in which God's glory departs the temple (chapters 10-11).
Meditate on God's power to restore even hopeless situations in the vision of the dry bones coming to life (chapter 37).
Consider God's ultimate purpose in acting through the recurring phrase, 'you will know that I am the LORD.'
Where this book falls in the reading plan
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