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Ezekiel Foundations
For a very long time, Ezekiel has been a hidden mystery to me! Maybe you are in the same situation, so this article will lay a foundation to help you understand Ezekiel better!
Another Resource: The Presentation of Ezekiel 38 in Evangelism
"1 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.
2 In the fifth day of the month, which was the fifth year of king Jehoiachin's captivity,
3 The word of the Lord came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the Lord was there upon him."
Ezekiel 1:1-3 KJV
Here, we see that Ezekiel is a priest, but he is not mentioned as belonging to the tribe of Levi. But it does say that he is the “son of Buzi”! In the beginning, what kind of priesthood was established with Adam and Eve based on sonship? The Melchizedek Priesthood!
Every Melchizedek Priest was to be a “type of Christ,” who is our Melchizedek High Priest! Ezekiel is no exception! In nearly every chapter of Ezekiel, there is a common phrase, “son of man,” that God uses to refer to Ezekiel! And Who else is referred to like this? That’s right, Jesus Christ!
Then it says, “The hand of the Lord was there upon him.” This phrase is often used in the Bible to indicate someone is “filled up” with the Holy Spirit!
You will also notice that each chapter of Ezekiel begins with a description of the date, time of day, and location of the vision! This indicates that the vision is real, accurate, and important for more fully understanding God’s Word!
Many of my SDA friends are “lost” in rightly interpreting the prophecies in Ezekiel! Let’s change that together in this series of articles! Ready to “dig in”?
A word of caution is needed: I don’t have any formal education in Theology, and I’m very open to the idea that some of my interpretations might be wrong! I want to encourage you to study Ezekiel yourself and give me feedback on what you discover with the help of the Holy Spirit! There is a great deal to learn! I know that I can only begin to scratch the surface!
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