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    Genesis to Revelation: Ezekiel, Daniel Participant Book: A Comprehensive Verse-by-Verse Exploration of the Bible
    Genesis to Revelation: Ezekiel, Daniel Participant Book: A Comprehensive Verse-by-Verse Exploration of the Bible
    Genesis to Revelation: Ezekiel, Daniel Participant Book: A Comprehensive Verse-by-Verse Exploration of the Bible
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    Genesis to Revelation: Ezekiel, Daniel Participant Book: A Comprehensive Verse-by-Verse Exploration of the Bible

    By Linda B. Hinton

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    Study the books of Ezekiel and Daniel, beginning with Ezekiel’s story, and then moving on to tell Daniel’s story. Some of the major ideas explored are: learning of God, obedience to God, false prophecy, cleansing and renewal, Godly wisdom, and the endtime and meantime.

    More than 3.5 million copies of the series have been sold.

    This revision of the Abingdon classic Genesis to Revelation Series is a comprehensive, verse-by-verse, book-by-book study of the Bible based on the NIV. These studies help readers strengthen their understanding and appreciation of the Bible by enabling them to engage the Scripture on three levels:

    What does the Bible say? Questions to consider while reading the passage for each session.
    What does the passage mean? Unpacks key verses in the selected passage.
    How does the Scripture relate to my life? Provides three major ideas that have meaning for our lives today. The meaning of the selected passages are made clear by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words.


    The meaning of the selected passages are made clear by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words. The simple format makes the study easy to use. Includes maps and glossary with key pronunciation helps.
    Updates will include:

    New cover designs.
    New interior designs.
    Leader Guide per matching Participant Book (rather than multiple volumes in one book).
    Updated to 2011 revision of the New International Version Translation (NIV).
    Updated references to New Interpreters Dictionary of the Bible.
    Include biblical chapters on the contents page beside session lesson titles for at-a-glance overview of biblical structure.
    Include larger divisions within the contents page to reflect macro-structure of each biblical book. Ex: Genesis 1-11; Genesis 12-50; Exodus 1-15; Exodus 16-40; Isaiah 1-39; Isaiah 40-66.


    The simple format makes the study easy to use. Each volume is 13 sessions and has a separate leader guide.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAbingdon Press
    Release dateJun 18, 2019
    ISBN9781501855788
    Genesis to Revelation: Ezekiel, Daniel Participant Book: A Comprehensive Verse-by-Verse Exploration of the Bible
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    Linda B. Hinton

    Writer Linda B. Hinton is author of five Old Testament volumes in the Basic Bible Commentary series, including the series prototype volume on Jeremiah and Lamentations, and has contributed to the Genesis to Revelation and Daily Bible Study series. She has also been an assistant editor and writer for two city magazines. She lives in the Atlanta area.

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      Genesis to Revelation - Linda B. Hinton

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      GOD COMES TO EZEKIEL

      Ezekiel 1–5

      DIMENSION ONE: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?

      Answer these questions by reading Ezekiel 1

      1.When and where does Ezekiel have his vision of God? (1:1)

      2.What three natural elements appear in Ezekiel’s vision? (1:4)

      3.What likeness appears from the midst of the vision? (1:5a)

      4.What is the appearance of these creatures? (1:5b-6)

      5.What are the four faces of each creature? (1:10)

      6.What does Ezekiel see next to each creature? (1:15-16)

      7.What does Ezekiel do when he sees the glory of the Lord? (1:28c)

      Answer these questions by reading Ezekiel 2

      8.What does the Lord call Ezekiel? (2:1)

      9.Where does the Lord send Ezekiel? (2:3)

      10.Why is Ezekiel sent? (2:3-4)

      Answer these questions by reading Ezekiel 3

      11.How is Ezekiel prepared to face the rebellious house of Israel? (3:8)

      12.What four things is Ezekiel to do with God’s words? (3:10-11)

      13.How does the vision affect Ezekiel? (3:15)

      14.Why does the Lord send Ezekiel to Israel? (3:21)

      15.By whose power does Ezekiel speak? (3:27)

      Answer these questions by reading Ezekiel 4

      16.Why is Ezekiel told to portray, in miniature, Jerusalem under siege? (4:1-3)

      17.How is Ezekiel to bear the punishment for Israel? For Judah? (4:4-6)

      18.What is symbolized for Israel by Ezekiel baking his food on human excrement? (4:12-13)

      19.What will the people of Jerusalem be forced to ration under their punishment? (4:16-17)

      Answer these questions by reading Ezekiel 5

      20.With what is Ezekiel to shave his head? (5:1)

      21.What is Ezekiel to do with his shorn hair? (5:1-4)

      22.What will the people of Israel learn from their punishment? (5:13)

      DIMENSION TWO: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE MEAN?

      Background. Nebuchadnezzar II (also spelled Nebuchadrezzar) was king of Babylon (605–562 BC). While still crown prince, he conducted military campaigns for his ailing father, Nabopolassar. In 605 BC, his armies defeated the Egyptians at Carchemish along the Euphrates River. He pursued the Egyptians to the frontiers of Egypt. All of Syria and Palestine then came under his influence. King Jehoiakim of Judah became one of his vassal kings.

      The prophet Jeremiah believed Nebuchadnezzar to be God’s instrument to punish unfaithful Judah (Jeremiah 25:1-11). Jeremiah’s prophecy was rejected, and his life was threatened.

      King Jehoiakim tried to rid himself of Babylonian influence after the Babylonians were defeated by the Egyptians in 601 BC. This was not a decisive defeat, however. In 599 BC, Nebuchadnezzar reasserted his dominance of the regions east of Syria and Palestine. In 598 BC, he directed his armies toward Judah.

      The Babylonian army besieged Jerusalem in December of 598 BC. Jehoiakim was killed and his eighteen-year-old son, Jehoiachin, became king. He reigned for three months (see 2 Kings 24:8). According to the official annals of the Babylonian kings, the army of Nebuchadnezzar took Jerusalem on March 16, 597 BC. The king, his court, and about ten thousand scribes, soldiers, artisans, prophets, and priests were taken to Babylon. Ezekiel was in this group. Zedekiah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, was given charge of Judah as puppet governor.

      Five years after the deportation to Babylon, Ezekiel is thrust into his prophetic ministry by a dramatic vision. He will soon deliver a message to the people of Israel that will shatter their hopes of a quick return to power in their homeland.

      Ezekiel 1:1-3. These verses introduce the Book of Ezekiel. In my thirtieth year may refer to Ezekiel’s age at the time of his call. Or the phrase may refer to the time when the book was written, thirty years after Ezekiel’s call. We cannot be certain of the exact meaning.

      Based on a lunar calendar, with the beginning of the year in the spring, Ezekiel’s vision came approximately on July 31, 593 BC.

      Verses 2 and 3 may have been added by an editor. These verses clarify the dates of verse 1, establish Ezekiel’s lineage, and elaborate on where he lived (see similar introductions to Jeremiah, Hosea, Joel, Jonah, Micah, Zephaniah, Haggai, and Zechariah).

      The Kebar River was a canal branching from the Euphrates above Babylon and rejoining the Euphrates below Nippur. Some Jewish exiles settled near Nippur.

      Ezekiel 1:4. The windstorm (1 Kings 19:11), an immense cloud (Exodus 19:16), and fire (1 Kings 19:11-12; Exodus 19:18) are associated with God’s manifestation on earth.

      Ezekiel 1:5-14. This section refers to four living creatures. These creatures are probably cherubim, guardians of sacred areas (see Genesis 3:24; Exodus 20:18-19; 1 Kings 6:23-28; Revelation 4:6).

      Ezekiel 1:15-25. Here we read about a wheel intersecting a wheel (wheel within a wheel in the NRSV). Perhaps these wheels were located at right angles to each other and could move in any direction. The four faces may symbolize God’s dominion and power over heaven and earth.

      Ezekiel 1:26-28. The Hebrew word for glory is kabod. This term describes God’s presence (Psalm 19:1; Isaiah 66:18). Ezekiel experiences God’s complete power and holiness in God’s kabod. For Ezekiel to encounter God’s presence outside of Zion is unique. This encounter breaks into the prophet’s old beliefs about God, and changes his life. God reveals a freedom to meet the people wherever they are.

      Ezekiel 2:1-7. God calls Ezekiel Ben-adam. This name means son of man, human being, or mortal." The term reminds Ezekiel of his lowliness compared to the glory of God. In verses 4-7, God gives Ezekiel his commission and the reason for his commission.

      The dabar (word) of God is a living thing for Ezekiel. According to Genesis 1, the word of God has the power to create. According to Old Testament tradition, the creative power of God’s word extends to the prophet’s words as well. So the prophet proclaims, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says." Ezekiel was to make known the word of God for the future.

      Ezekiel 2:8–3:3. Eating the scroll is Ezekiel’s ordination as a prophet. Verses 9 and 10 describe the scroll as containing words of lament and mourning and woe. These words symbolize Ezekiel’s message to the people of Israel. Ezekiel is to speak only what God gives him to speak. Ezekiel eats the scroll and accepts his commission as God’s witness.

      Ezekiel 3:4-11. Here God prepares Ezekiel for his mission to the people of Israel. Ezekiel is sent to all the Israelites, not just to the Judean exiles.

      Ezekiel 3:17-19. These verses are found also in Ezekiel 33:7-9. They emphasize that Ezekiel must watch and warn because his message is one of life and death.

      Ezekiel 3:22-27. Ezekiel is summoned by God. In a similar way, Philip was summoned by God through an angel (see Acts 8:26-27).

      Ezekiel 4:1-3. Here God tells Ezekiel to take a block of clay and draw a map of Jerusalem on it. Clay was more common in Babylonia than in Palestine. Remember that Ezekiel received his visions while in Babylonia.

      Ezekiel 4:4-8. Ezekiel is to lie on his right side and left side a total of 430 days. This symbol of Israel’s punishment corresponds to the years Israel spent in servitude in Egypt (Exodus 12:40). In his suffering, Ezekiel both represents and reveals Israel’s guilt.

      Ezekiel 4:9-16. In these verses, God tells Ezekiel what to

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