Ezekiel bible biography
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Summary of the Book of Ezekiel
Ezekiel bible biography
He was a contemporary of both Jeremiah and Daniel. Full article: Who wrote the book of Ezekiel? Who was the author of Ezekiel?
Date of Writing: The Book of Ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 B.C.
during the Babylonian captivity of the Jews.
Purpose of Writing:Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. By means of his prophetic ministry he attempted to bring them to immediate repentance and to confidence in the distant future.
He taught that: (1) God works through human messengers; (2) Even in defeat and despair God’s people need to affirm God’s sovereignty; (3) God’s Word never fails; (4) God is present and can be worshiped anywhere; (5) People must obey God if they expect to receive blessings; and (6) God’s Kingdom will come.
Key Verses:
Ezekiel 2:3-6, "He said: 'son of man, I am sending you to the Israel