Ezekiel BS No.

20 26 October 2006

With acknowledgements to Chris Wright The Message of Ezekiel, IVP, 2001.

Read Ezekiel chapters 34:1-37:28 giving headings to

a. Ezekiel 34
b. Ezekiel 35:1-36:15
c. Ezekiel 36:16-38
d. Ezekiel 37:1-14
e. Ezekiel 37:15-28

Theme: The gospel according to Ezekiel

Introduction
Questions
1. 2 Corinthians 5:17. What connection was there between the old and the new
for Paul?

2.What was the connection between the old and the new for Ezekiel in terms of
Israel’s worldview: Yahweh, Israel and the land and how he viewed Yahweh’s
relationship with the nations?

3. In what ways was Ezekiel’s ministry holistic? Describe modern examples of

holistic ministry.

Questions on Ezekiel 34 From tyranny to theocracy.

4. Ezekiel 34:1-10 The removal of the corrupt monarchy
What does the word ‘theodicy’ mean? What metaphor for kingship does Ezekiel
use in this passage? Why is each person responsible for his/her own sin? Why are
some ‘more accountable’ for their sins than others? Read Jeremiah 23:1-6 and
consider to what extent Ezekiel is influenced by Jeremiah?

5. Ezekiel 34:11-22 The restoration of theocracy

What does the word ‘theocracy’ mean? What 3 things marked the rule of
Yahweh? 11-13a
13b –16
17-22?

6. Ezekiel 34:23-31 The reign of peace

a. Ezekiel 34:23-24 A new Davidic ruler
What is said here of the Davidic ruler?

b. Ezekiel 34:25-29 Full and perfect shalom

What according to these verses are the blessings of the covenant of peace?

c. Ezekiel 34:25, 30-31 A full restoration of the covenant relationship

In what ways is the knowledge of God full of blessing not judgment? In what
ways is Jesus the good shepherd? See John 10.