What can we learn from Ezekiel in the Bible?

Studying Ezekiel can strengthen students’ faith in the Lord’s power to transform individuals and nations. Students can learn that all who repent of their iniquities will receive God’s mercy, love, and forgiveness.

What is the main purpose of Ezekiel?

In sum, the book describes God’s promise that the people of Israel will maintain their covenant with God when they are purified and receive a “new heart” (another of the book’s images) which will enable them to observe God’s commandments and live in the land in a proper relationship with Yahweh.

What happened in Ezekiel 8 Chapter 8?

Ezekiel 8:3 He stretched out what looked like a hand and took me by the hair of my head. Then the Spirit lifted me up between earth and heaven and carried me in visions of God to Jerusalem, to the entrance of the north gate of the inner court, where the idol that provokes jealousy was seated. Bible > Ezekiel > Chapter 8 > Verse 3

How was Ezekiel carried by the hair of his head?

Ezekiel 8:3 He stretched out what looked like a hand and took me by the hair of my head. Then the Spirit lifted me up between earth and heaven and carried me in visions of God to Jerusalem, to the entrance of the north gate of the inner court, where the idol that provokes jealousy was seated.

Why study the Book of Ezekiel?

Scripture brings us in touch with God Himself and with His heart. In Ezekiel 2:8 and 3:1 “eat” is a fitting picture of feeding on God’s Word and filling our souls with His truth. This naturally leads to the ability to hear and follow the command.

What does the Bible say about the lock of my head?

And the form of a hand was put forth, and I was taken by a lock of my head; and a spirit lifted me up between the earth and the heaven, and brought me in the visions of God to Jerusalem, to the door of the gate of the inner court that looketh toward the north; where was the seat of the image of jealousy, which provoketh to jealousy.