The Book of Ezekiel

I.       The Commission of Ezekiel (Ch 1-3)

A.     Vision in a foreign land (1)

1.       The four living creatures (1:1-14)

2.       The four wheels (1:15-25)

3.       The appearance of God (1:26-28)

B.     To be sent and equipped

1.       The calling (2:1-7)

2.       The equipping (2:8-3:3)

3.       Encouragement (3:4-15)

C.     Role and preparation (3:16-27)

1.       Role – Be a watchman (3:16-21)

2.       Preparation – Be a vessel in suffering

Discussion Questions:

1.      Why did God show the vision to Ezekiel before calling him to serve?

2.      What are the similarities and differences between the four living creatures’ service to the Lord and the contemporary prophets’ service?

3.      How is the service of the four wheels related to the service of the four living creatures?

4.      What revelation does the appearance of God’s glorious image has on those who serve the Lord?

1.      God allowed the chosen ones to be taken into captivity but God did not forsake them. What is the reason behind this (Ch 4-7)?