The Lord is There

We are at the end of the book of Ezekiel

restoration is in sight

let’s look at how we got here and the powerful vision of restoration

Chapter 1 - The glory of the Lord

Chapters 2-3 - Ezekiel’s Commission

The Efficacy of the Spirit

The Internalizing of the Word

The Voice of Compassion

Chapters 3-7 - Destruction and Judgment

Chapters 8-9 - Idolatry Exposed

Chapter 10 - The Glory Departs!

Chapters 11-24 - Judgement on Jerusalem and Israel

false prophets

prophesying peace when there is none

not going up to the wall to fix the breach

prophesying what people want to hear

idolatry

lament

Babylon as source of judgment

Continued condemnation of leaders - public and religious

Chapters 25-35 - Prophecy Against the Nations

Chapter 36 Begins Hope of Restoration

Chapter 37 - Israel’s Identity Restored

Chapters 38-39 - Victory Over the Nations

Chapters 40-48 - Restoration

Ezekiel 40:1-4.

Ezekiel 43:1-7b.

The Temple is restored

the altar is restored

the priesthood is restored

the people are restored

the dimensions of the temple, of the city, of measurements and weights are all restored

the regulations for entering and exiting is restored

regulations for festivals and celebrations and sacrifice and repentance is restored

the healing influence of the city is restored

the boundaries are re-established

the land is divided up one more time

the new city will have 12 gates

and the name of THAT city will be.....the Lord is There!

Ezekiel 48:35.