Study Guide/Outline

Introduction

• Introduction to the book of Ezekiel.
• The historical context of the book.
• Mention of the Babylonian captivity.
• Purpose of the book.

Ezekiel’s Calling (Ezekiel 1-3)

• Description of Ezekiel’s vision of God’s glory.
• Ezekiel’s commission as a prophet to the Israelites.
• The role of a watchman.
• Emphasis on the rebelliousness of the people.
• Scripture Reference: Ezekiel 2:1-10.

Symbolic Actions and Messages (Ezekiel 4-24)

• Ezekiel’s use of symbolic actions to convey God’s messages.
• The siege of Jerusalem as a symbol of God’s judgment.
• Prophecies of destruction and exile.
• Warnings against false prophets.
• The vision of the valley of dry bones.
• The promise of restoration and a new heart.
• Scripture Reference: Ezekiel 37:1-14.

Judgment on the Nations (Ezekiel 25-32)

• Prophecies of judgment against neighboring nations.
• Pronouncements of doom on Ammon, Moab, Edom, and others.
• God’s sovereignty over the nations.
• Emphasis on God’s holiness and justice.
• Scripture References: Various passages in Ezekiel 25-32.

Hope and Restoration (Ezekiel 33-39)

• Ezekiel’s role as a watchman for Israel.
• The call to repentance and turning back to God.
• The promise of a new shepherd for Israel.
• The message of salvation and a new covenant.
• The vision of the valley of dry bones as a symbol of renewal.
• The prophecy about Gog and Magog representing spiritual battles.
• Scripture Reference: Ezekiel 34:2-10, Ezekiel 36:23, Ezekiel 36:26-28, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Ezekiel 38-39.

The New Temple (Ezekiel 40-48)

• Description of Ezekiel’s vision of a new temple.
• The differences between this temple and the previous ones.
• The absence of the Ark of the Covenant.
• The significance of God dwelling within His people.
• The idea that believers are now the temple of God.
• The promise of God’s presence and glory within His people.
• Scripture Reference: Ezekiel 43:5, Ezekiel 48:35.

Conclusion

• Summarizing the main points of the book of Ezekiel.
• The central theme of purification and renewal.
• The transition from a physical temple to believers as God’s temple.
• The hope and restoration offered by God to His people.