Ezekiel #1

In the book of Ezekiel, the prophet focuses on visions related to the kingdom of Christ, the end of the Mosaic priesthood, and the fulfillment of prophecies regarding Israel and Judah's return from Babylonian captivity. Ezekiel's role is to provide comfort and warnings to the exiled people as they await their return and the establishment of the New Covenant by Christ. The timeline of events includes Ezekiel's first vision in 593 BC, the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem in 587 BC, and the exiles' return to Jerusalem in 538 BC through Cyrus's decree. The book underscores the prophetic nature of Ezekiel's visions and their importance in Israel's history leading up to the coming of Christ. This session covers chapters 1 through 3 of Ezekiel.