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Ezekiel and Daniel: Babylonian Crisis

  1. Lesson One
    Ezekiel's Prophetic Word (Ezekiel 1–24)
    19 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  2. Lesson Two
    Ezekiel: Israel's Shame and Restoration (Ezekiel 25–39)
    22 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    Ezekiel's Distinctive Message (Ezekiel 40–48)
    24 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  4. Lesson Four
    Daniel: Dreams and Prophecies (Daniel 1–3, 9–12)
    18 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Daniel: Kings and Kingdoms (Daniel 4–8)
    18 Activities
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
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Ezekiel has more than a message of judgment for the people. He looks forward to the renewed covenant and the future acts of God that will redeem the past and present.

Past/PresentFuture
34:1-12Israel’s kings had generally been bad shepherds.God will be their good shepherd.
37:1-14The exiles are “dead” as a valley of dry bones.God will “resurrect” them, sending them home.
37:15-28The monarchy is divided into smaller states.It will reunite under a new Davidic king.
38:1–39:20Attackers have conquered Israel and Judah.God will bury invading armies.
40:1–42:20Solomon’s temple lies in ruins.Ezekiel provides a floor plan for a new temple.
44:9Foreigners have attacked and destroyed the temple.In the future, no foreigners will enter the temple.
45:1-9temple provisions come from the king, giving him control over it.In the future, priests will have their own land to farm and provide for the temple.
47:1-12Water was a serious problem and famines were frequent.Water will flow from under the temple to supply the whole land.

Source: Paul L. Redditt, Introduction to the Prophets, 2008, pp. 162-163.