Ezekiel 1
Part 1
Part 1
Who was Ezekiel?
A 30 year old priest living in exile in Babylon.
What help did Ezekiel need to be able to obey God?
Ezekiel could not stand on his on, the Holy Spirit lifted him to a standing position
Who from the Trinity breathed life into the dry bones?
The Holy Spirit
What is the Gospel?
The good news about what God has done to save sinners through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus
What is a prophet?
Someone who is chosen by God to speak His words to others
What came upon Ezekiel?
The hand of the Lord
What two tribes were represented on the sticks Ezekiel picked up.
Judah and Ephraim.
What does it mean to profane something?
to treat something that is holy with disrespect or contempt
What were the four creatures' faces that Ezekiel saw in his vision?
Man, Lion, Ox, Eagle
What were the 3 commands that God gave to Ezekiel?
Do not be afraid, Speak my words, Eat the Scroll
What did joining of the two sticks represent.
The reunification of Judah and Israel.
What is mercy?
forgiveness or compassion shown toward someone who deserves judgment, even when it is within one's power to punish that person
What did the windstorm symbolize?
God's power and might; God's use of Babylon from the North.
What or who did God use to put judgment on Israel?
The Babyloninans
How does the vision of the valley of dry bones point back to creation?
Breathing new life into creation as God did with Adam and Eve in the garden. Also with bringing life into the world.
How is a child acting if he continually refuses to put brush his teeth?
Obstinate
firmly refusing to consider or follow a reasonable course of action
How did Ezekiel respond to the vision of the LORD?
He fell facedown and worshipped.
What was the overarching theme of Ezekiel's vision?
God's Sovereignty and our need to repent
Why and how does God deliver His people from death?
By His Spirit and for His glory
What is a sanctuary?
A place that is set apart for holy purposes