Ezekiel
Ezekiel was a prophet and priest who was among the first group of Jews exiled to Babylon. His ministry took place entirely in the foreign land, where he delivered messages to the exiled community. His book is famous for its vivid, dramatic visions, including the vision of the fiery chariot, the valley of dry bones coming back to life, and the detailed vision of a restored, future Temple. Ezekiel’s prophecies were both condemnatory—justifying God’s decision to judge and exile Israel due to their idolatry and unfaithfulness—and restorative. The most significant message of hope is God's promise to give His people a "new heart" and a "new spirit," enabling them to obey Him and live in a renewed covenant relationship.
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Ezekiel, exiled in Babylon, sees a terrifying vision of the glory of God: four living creatures, four wheels full of eyes, and the awesome throne of God descending from the north.
God commissions Ezekiel as a prophet to a rebellious house (Israel), warning him that they will not listen. God gives Ezekiel a scroll to eat, containing only words of mourning and woe.
Ezekiel is warned that his ministry will be difficult, but God makes his forehead as hard as a diamond. God appoints Ezekiel as a watchman for Israel, responsible for warning the wicked.
Ezekiel is commanded to perform a bizarre symbolic act: he is to lie on his side for 390 days for Israel and 40 days for Judah, eating scant food baked over dung.
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