We at the church of christ welcome you to our website. Fairbairn, patrick ezekiel and the book of his prophecy, an exposition 1855 advanced. You will also find options for commentaries on ezekiel that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Desmond alexander grapples with the complexities of the carefully constructed literary collage of exodus. The nations as narrative character and audience in johns apocalypse. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Best commentaries on each book of the bible tim challies. Under him, as the good shepherd, the church would be a blessing to all around. All who attended were impressed by his grasp of the book and his ability to teach it in simple, forthright language. Christ, though excellent in himself, was as a tender plant out of a dry ground. Verses 79 be thou prepared, yea, prepare thyself, thou, and all thy companies that are assembled unto thee, and be thou a guard unto them.
Explore a new understanding of john as steeped in the theology of ezekiel and of the johannine christ as the fulfillment of the vision of ezekiel. Best ezekiel commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. With the firm belief that the gospel is the only hope for aligning our lives with gods word, landon is firmly committed to verse by verse exposition of the bible. Landon dowden takes readers through the significant book of ezekiel in this christfocused commentary.
Ezekiel overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Exalting jesus in ezekiel 9780805496970 by landon dowden. Ezekiel s commission in vision, the prophet saw the cherubim, who had the likeness of a man v. Ezekiel 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The prophet ezekiel, exiled in babylon, experienced a series of seven visions during the. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 1 describes the vision ezekiel had of god. Jesus christ can be seen throughout this book and even in ezekiel himself, as a type of christ. James burton coffman was a prolific author, preacher, teacher and leader among churches of christ in the 20th century. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. His name may be taken to mean god is strong or god strengthens. The commentaries linked to on this page differ widely in their quality and usefulness for different purposes. As for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face of a man for these living creatures are men, redeemed from among men by the blood of christ. Like ezekiel, the book of daniel contains a number of enigmatic prophecies. Dowden, landon, exalting jesus in ezekiel cce, 2015.
A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy. Some are of a devotional nature, and are designed to help preachers and intelligent laymen. And the more we are acquainted, and the more intimately we converse, with the glory of god in these three branches of it, the more commanding influence will divine revelation have upon us and the more ready shall we be to submit to it, which is the thing aimed at in. Just as in the first part of this book ezekiel uttered the threatened prophecies concerning the. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. New international commentary on the old testament by daniel i. Landon dowdens ezekiel is the best available pastoral commentary on this significant book of the bible.
Ezekiels vision of the glory of godits departure and returnis first set within israels history, then in the culmination of gods promises in christ. Christcentered exposition exalting jesus in ezekiel. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols i will cleanse you. Thirtieth year from the finding the book of the law in the eighteenth year of josiah, from which date to the fifth year of the captivity are thirty years fifth day probably it was the sabbathday, when the jews were at leisure to hear the prophet river perhaps retiring thither to lament their own sins, and jerusalems desolation chebar a river now called giulap, arising. But it contains also a glorious picture of the gospel and of christs power to cleanse and save to the uttermost.
Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. Ezekiel the man asbury bible commentary bible gateway. Library the father william most theological collection. Similar books to exalting jesus in ezekiel christcentered exposition commentary. Dowden provides a responsible exegesis of ezekiel, grounds it in the hope of the gospel, applies it to the lives of ordinary people, and communicates it in a lucid and lively manner. The author makes the scholarly text accessible to pastors, church groups and individuals alike, shining light on the books message of hope. An examination of the best commentaries can be helpful in sorting. We will now consider several of the key passages of ezekiel, centering our attention upon the reflections of christ that occur throughout the book. Recounting the greatest event of divine salvation in the old testament, the story of exodus illustrates an allimportant paradigm for understanding the nature and goal of divine salvation, anticipating an even greater exodus that will come through jesus christ. Study ezekiel 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
In the face of jesus christ sitting upon the throne, ezek. The name ezekiel is found only once more in the book, the only instance in. When i add a book i almost always remove a book, a practice that allows me to focus on quality over quantity. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of ezekiel. There is a repetition of his appointment in saying he is. Over the past couple of years i have focused on building a collection of commentaries that will include only the best volumes on each book of the bible. For more great commentaries on ezekiel, be sure to check. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. This is a promise that the messiah christ will come as king in israel. Koinonia institute is an online bible institute with a focus on versebyverse study where serious christians can grow in knowledge, understanding, awareness and commitment. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this prophetic book. Daniel was taken captive in the first captivity during jehoiakims reign, about eight years before ezekiel was taken captive.
Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. This title is a part of the christcentered exposition commentary series. He was born may 24, 1905, in taylor county to pioneer west texans so far out in the country it took two days to go to town and back. We only ask that you give credit to the original creators. This list is for your convenience but i strongly encourage you to read these as good bereans acts 17. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. In 2004 we offered a 24week study of the book of ezekiel, using video lessons presented by brother jim mcguiggan. The smaller subdivisions will be noted below in our commentary. Commentaries on the book of ezekiel bible commentaries and studies.
His book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of ezekiel nicot, 1997, technical pastoral. Readers will learn to see christ in all aspects of scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition. Ezekiel commentaries for pastors best bible commentaries. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Commentary on the book of ezekiel by matthew henry old. The book of ezekiel is a book in the christian old testament that derives its name from, and records the visions of, the priest and prophet ezekiel.
And like ezekiel, the difficult nature of these prophecies has resulted in a wide variety of conflicting interpretations. This is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation. This collection of audio lessons have been recorded from our own bible studies. Exalting jesus in ezekiel christcentered exposition commentary. And when i looked, behold, an hand was sent unto me not of an angel, but of christ himself, in a visionary way. The row of asterisks is to indicate that we have come to a major division in this book of ezekiel. Overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Over the past couple of years i have focused on building a collection of commentaries that will include only the best volumes on each book of the. Dont try to rush through it, but study it, looking at the footnotes in your bible and perhaps even using some commentaries. These four faces or figures are a common motif in christian art, especially in.