Ezekiel, a prophet and priest, is one of the major prophetic figures in the Old Testament. His ministry took place during the Babylonian exile, a time of great turmoil and uncertainty for the people of Israel. The book of Ezekiel is renowned for its vivid and often enigmatic visions, particularly those concerning the glory of God. These visions serve as a central theme in Ezekiel's prophetic message, emphasizing God's holiness, sovereignty, and the hope of restoration for His people.

The Vision of the Chariot (Ezekiel 1:1-28)

Ezekiel's inaugural vision occurs by the Kebar River, where he sees a stormy wind and a great cloud with flashing fire and brilliant light. Within this cloud, Ezekiel observes four living creatures, each with four faces and four wings. The creatures move in unison, guided by the Spirit, and are accompanied by wheels that sparkle like topaz. Above them is a firmament, and above the firmament is a throne of sapphire, upon which sits a figure resembling a man. This figure is surrounded by a radiant rainbow, symbolizing the glory of the LORD. Ezekiel describes this vision as "the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD" (Ezekiel 1:28).

The Departure of God's Glory (Ezekiel 10:1-22)

In a subsequent vision, Ezekiel witnesses the departure of God's glory from the temple in Jerusalem. The vision begins with the appearance of the same cherubim and wheels seen in the initial vision. The glory of the LORD moves from above the cherubim to the threshold of the temple, filling the court with brightness. Eventually, the glory departs from the temple entirely, signifying God's judgment upon Jerusalem due to the people's persistent idolatry and rebellion. This departure underscores the severity of Israel's sin and the resulting separation from God's presence.

The Valley of Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14)

Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones is a powerful depiction of God's ability to restore life and hope to His people. In this vision, Ezekiel is led by the Spirit to a valley filled with dry bones. God commands him to prophesy over the bones, and as he does, they come together, are covered with flesh, and receive breath, becoming a vast army. This vision symbolizes the restoration of Israel, both physically and spiritually. God declares, "I will put My Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land" (Ezekiel 37:14), affirming His promise of renewal and return.

The Vision of the New Temple (Ezekiel 40-48)

In the final chapters of the book, Ezekiel receives a detailed vision of a new temple. This vision includes precise measurements and descriptions of the temple's structure, its courtyards, and its chambers. The glory of the LORD returns to this temple, filling it with His presence once more. This vision represents the ultimate hope of restoration and the reestablishment of God's covenant with His people. It points to a future where God's presence dwells permanently among His people, signifying peace, holiness, and divine order.

Ezekiel's visions of God's glory are profound revelations of divine majesty and holiness. They serve as both a warning and a promise, highlighting the consequences of sin while offering hope for redemption and restoration. Through these visions, Ezekiel communicates the unwavering sovereignty of God and His enduring commitment to His covenant people.Ezekiel 1:1
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.
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Ezekiel 8:1
And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in my house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there on me.
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Ezekiel 10:1
Then I looked, and, behold, in the firmament that was above the head of the cherubim there appeared over them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne.
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Ezekiel 11:22
Then did the cherubim lift up their wings, and the wheels beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.
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God's Spokesman.
... The elders of Israel "saw God," yet the most distinct ... Ezekiel has rare power in detailed
description ... He has overpowering visions of the "glory of Jehovah." Yet ...
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Ezekiel's vision (Preached Before the Queen at Windsor, June 16 ...
... that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God ... To make men feel more utterly
and fully what Ezekiel was made ... Again,"That man could utterly trust God. ...
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The People of the New Earth
... light of the sun; because the Lord God will give ... is a similar provision for Millennial
days (Ezekiel 47:12 ... But these final Visions of Paradise regained are as ...
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The Preacher as a Man of God.
... The prophecies of Ezekiel, for example, are arranged on ... day experience into the house
of God and the ... we cannot tell, he saw three successive visions, or rather ...
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Free Grace
... and confounded for your own ways, O house of Israel.""Ezekiel 36:32. ... celestial melodies,
and our eyes filled with the transporting visions of God's glory. ...
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The Scriptures
... Ezekiel 36:65, 26. ... In the old times God revealed his mind by visions, but the
Word written is a surer way of knowing God's mind.2 Pet 1:18. ...
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A Sermon on Isaiah xxvi. By John Knox.
... promises when we are pressed with any sorrow, God raised up ... the midst of their calamity,
his prophet Ezekiel, unto whom, among many other visions, he gave ...
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A Clearing-Up Storm in the Realm
... remnant left behind in the land; and Ezekiel and Daniel ... seen by these rarely spiritually
minded men of God. Daniel is shown four visions of future events, all ...
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God.
... Or take the inaugural vision of Ezekiel"the storm-wind ... In the inaugural visions of
Jeremiah there is none ... for granted what other prophets have said of God. ...
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The First Part
... is the place of our sanctuary." And Ezekiel, xliii.7 ... by them afterwards, in the progress
of the visions when an opportunity occurred of celebrating God. ...
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