Day 239 of the podcast, reading Ezekiel 1-5 NET, read along at:
https://netbible.org/bible/Ezekiel+1-5/
This is day 239 of our journey.
Today we are introduced to the prophet Ezekiel. Chapter 1 tells of the commissioning vision that Ezekiel received, displaying the glory of God. Chapters 2 & 3 call him specifically to give God's message to the exiles of Israel and Judah. Despite their suffering and the things that they have seen and experienced, the exiles are obstinate and will not listen to God's word. Ezekiel's life will not be easy. Chapter 4 gives the first of Ezekiel's object lessons for the people. Ezekiel is to spend 430 days laying in the dirt staring at a brick while cooking his food over burning cow manure. This is an image of the punishment Israel will receive for the failure to follow the commands of the Lord. Chapter 5 reiterates God's coming judgement on his people.
Join me in Ezekiel 1-5 for Ezekiel's commissioning vision.
Key verses:
Ezekiel 1:28
like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds after the rain. This was the appearance of the surrounding brilliant light; it looked like the glory of the Lord. When I saw it, I threw myself face down, and I heard a voice speaking.
Ezekiel 2:4
The people to whom I am sending you are obstinate and hard-hearted, and you must say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says.’
Ezekiel 3:18
When I say to the wicked, “You will certainly die,” and you do not warn him – you do not speak out to warn the wicked to turn from his wicked lifestyle so that he may live – that wicked person will die for his iniquity, but I will hold you accountable for his death.
Ezekiel 4:13
And the Lord said, “This is how the people of Israel will eat their unclean food among the nations where I will banish them.”
Ezekiel 5:14
“I will make you desolate and an object of scorn among the nations around you, in the sight of everyone who passes by.
All Scriptures are from the NET.
Check out these links for more thoughts on the topic:
https://thebibleproject.com/explore/ezekiel/