Ezekiel 1 - Introduction

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1.

What is the relationship between Ezekiel 1:1 and Ezekiel 1:2-3 of the book?

2.

What does the name Ezekiel mean?

3.

What is known of Ezekiel's father?

4.

What distinction can be made between the roles of prophet and priest in the Old Testament?

5.

How long did Ezekiel's ministry last? How does his ministry relate chronologically to that of Jeremiah?

6.

What various interpretations for the thirtieth year (Ezekiel 1:2) have been proposed? What view is correct?

7.

Why are dates in Ezekiel given in terms of the captivity of King Jehoiachin?

8.

Compare the ministries of Daniel and Ezekiel in Babylon.

9.

What symbolism is connected with the vision of the throne-chariot of God?

10.

How do the cherubim seen by Ezekiel differ from those seen by John in the Book of Revelation?

11.

What theological truths are conveyed in the symbolism of the wheels of the throne-chariot?

12.

What consolation would the call-vision have afforded Ezekiel personally? the captives?

13.

How would you respond to those who argue that Ezekiel saw a spaceship in the opening chapter of the book?