Introduction

Though Ezekiel is known for his strange visions and bizarre signs, the focus of this prophet is on God's glory and greatness. Because of the sin of His people, God removes His glory from among them and promises judgment to purify the exilic remnant, punish Israel's enemies, and proclaim His greatness.

Readings

The Bible: Ezekiel 1-32.

Hays, The Message of the Prophets, pp. 200-218.

Course Notes, pp. 14-15.

Optional Readings

Luc, Alex. "A Theology of Ezekiel: God's Name and Israel's History." Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 26/2 (1983): 137-143.

Block, Daniel I. "Prophet of the Spirit: The Use of Rwh in the Book of Ezekiel." Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 32 (1989): 27-49.

Guiding Questions

As you read, consider the following questions:

How does Ezekiel highlight the glory and greatness of God?
What is the sad irony in Ezekiel's narrative about God's glory?
How does Ezekiel function as a visible sign? Why?
Why does Ezekiel seem to interrupt his message to the exiles with oracles against the surrounding nations (25-32)?

Lectures

Ezekiel

Lecture 21 | PPT 21 | Audio 21
Lecture 22 | PPT 22 | Audio 22

Suggested Work Sequence

Below is a step-by-step guide for what to do when during this unit. Note that while the lectures and readings are described in detail above, assignments have their own pages.

#	Task	Due Date
1.	Read Ezekiel 1-32 (skim 25-32) & Course Notes pp. 14-15.	Wednesday
2.	Read MP pp. 200-218 (Ch. 14-15).	Wednesday
3.	View Lectures 21-22: Ezekiel 1-32.	Wednesday
4.	Complete Assignment 6a: Reading Quiz.	Saturday
5.	Complete Assignment 6b: Theme Study.	Saturday

Key:

MP = Message of the Prophets (Hays)
MT = Message of the Twelve (Fuhr and Yates)