Ezekiel
Gen Z Ezekiel — Visions, Valley Bones, and a Future Temple
Ezekiel presents vivid symbolism during exile. Searches:valley of dry bones meaning, wheel within a wheel.
Major Divisions
- Chapters 1-24 — Judgment on Jerusalem
- Chapters 25-32 — Oracles against foreign nations
- Chapters 33-48 — Restoration, new heart, and visionary temple
Key Themes & Keywords
God’s glory, personal responsibility, resurrection hope. Keywords: new heart Ezekiel 36, Gog and Magog.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the significance of dry bones?
- It pictures national resurrection—a metaphor for spiritual renewal.
- Are Ezekiel’s temple measurements literal?
- Views vary: literal millennial temple, symbolic perfection, or apocalyptic metaphor.
- How does Ezekiel address individual responsibility?
- Chapter 18 emphasizes that each person answers for their own choices.