The People’s Bible: Ezekiel
Overview
The prophet Ezekiel was among the first Jews to be deported to Babylon. Many thought that God had abandoned his promises by allowing the captivity. Through the words, actions, and visions of Ezekiel, God reminded his people of their sins and promised that a faithful remnant would return so that all his promises concerning the Messiah would come to pass.
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- Historical background
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Top Highlights
“After Jerusalem had fallen and the rest of the nation had joined them in exile, the Jews in Babylon had given up hope. ‘As a people and a nation we are just as good as dead,’ they said. To that the Lord replied, ‘I can change that. I can raise you from the dead! I can return you to your land. Nothing is impossible for me.’” (Page 219)
“One of the most severe forms of discipline the Lord uses is to permit us to continue in our selfish ways—even ‘enticing’ us to carry them out! This discipline is most effective because the drastic, disastrous results of our own selfishness often tell us better than anything else: ‘God’s way is the best.’” (Page 75)
“Christianity is not a movement, an organization, or an attitude. It is a relationship between God and an individual person based on Jesus Christ the Savior from sin.” (Page 102)
“First, he would remove those wicked shepherds who were taking advantage of the flock. And then he would personally provide for the needs of his flock.” (Page 201)
“It might be our tendency to stay lying facedown with Ezekiel, overcome with awe, when we are led to experience the mercy and majesty of the Lord. But the Lord doesn’t let his people just lie around and bask in his glory. He has work for us to do. He lets us view the rainbow of his grace, orders us to stand up and listen to him, and then empowers us to do so.” (Pages 18–19)
- Title: The People’s Bible: Ezekiel
- Author: Kieth Bernard Kuschel
- Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
- Publication Date: 1986
- Pages: 281