Ezekiel (2009)

Ezekiel Lecture 1 – How to Approach Ezekiel

By Admin | June 18, 2017 |

Welcome to our study on Ezekiel! Ezekiel is a book of apocalyptic literature, where God gives a startling vision that draws back the curtain between Heaven and Earth. It comes at a time when philosophers worldwide are starting to consider universal truths and move beyond purely local concerns. The time of Jewish exile foretold in…

Ezekiel Lecture 2 – The Priest Without a Temple

By Admin | June 24, 2017 |

We are introduced to Ezekiel. We know he was a young Levitical priest and that he was a Jew in the Babylonian exile. We discuss a bit of the historical context. Download MP3 (11:14; 8 MB)

Ezekiel Lecture 3 – Creatures in the Storm

By Admin | July 2, 2017 |

Ezekiel sees of vision of powerful-looking creatures that hold up a chariot for the Lord. The imagery of these creatures is used for artistic effect in later, recognizable works but must be viewed in their context: as symbols of power and majesty. Download MP3 (13:51; 9 MB)

Ezekiel Lecture 4 – The Throne of God

By Admin | July 9, 2017

We discuss the winged creatures in Ezekiel’s vision, tying in their potential signficance to other parts of the Bible. Download MP3 (12:13; 9 MB)

Ezekiel Lecture 5 – Living Wheels

By Admin | July 15, 2017 |

We discuss the living wheels that make up the chariot and throne of God in Ezekiel’s vision. Download MP3 (08:45; 6 MB)

Ezekiel Lecture 6 – Fantastic Power

By Admin | July 22, 2017 |

We discuss how some of the elements of the Ezekiel’s visions are found elsewhere in the Bible. We also begin to discuss the vision of God on the throne, resplendent in awesome power. Download MP3 (19:11; 13 MB)

Ezekiel Lecture 7 – Vision of the Idols

By Admin | July 30, 2017 |

God shows Ezekiel a vision of pervasive idol worship among the Israelites, even among the highest echelons of power. Demand for false prophets is high at this time, though Ezekiel has gained notoriety and people are interested to hear what God tells him to say. I apologize for the echo in this recording. Download MP3…

Ezekiel Lecture 8 – The Man in White Linen

By Admin | August 6, 2017 |

The Lord shows Ezekiel of a vision where He instructs a man in white linen to mark Israelites loyal to God with a crosslike symbol, and then destroy the rest with cleansing fire for their idolatry. I apologize for the echo in this recording. Download MP3 (15:02; 10 MB)

Ezekiel Lecture 9 – Preparing for Exile

By Admin | August 12, 2017 |

The Lord tells Ezekiel to prepare the Israelites for exile, that they may confess their sins to the nations. The exiled Israelites will one day come back and rebuild Israel, and the Lord will replace their hearts of stone and restore Israel to a nation loyal to the Lord. Download MP3 (15:25; 10 MB)

Ezekiel Lecture 10 – Look back on False Prophets and Idolatry

By Admin | August 19, 2017 |

The lord promises to lead false prophets astray for pretending that they speak with His authority. The last part of this episode is some review and discussion of the previous few lectures, tying it into modern life. I apologize for the echos in this recording. Download MP3 (19:44; 13 MB)