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11 Cards in this Set
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What is the picture of christ?
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Glory of God
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Who wrote it?
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Ezekiel prophet and priest
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when was it written?
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593-573 B.C.
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To whom was it written?
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Jewish exiles
(checked to know!) |
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Where was it?
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Scattered throughout Babylon
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Why was it written?
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To comfort the Jews
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Key Issues ces
1. Shekimah Glory |
Revelation of God's presence with HIs people since the time of the Exodus (Glory resided on the Ark of the Conenant)
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Key Issues
2. Future Temple |
Israel's millennial temple, not for the New Testament church, nor for eternity (where the Lamb is the ultimate temple). Sacrifies are for commemoration (like baptism), and not for salvation.
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Outline of Ezekiel
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1. Departure of God's Glory
2. Preparation for God's Glory 3. Resoration of Israel: Two stages, land restored and land regained |
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Reasons for Gods departure?
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1. Image of Jealousy
(Babylonian) 2. Idols on temple walls (Canaanite) 3. Women Weeping for Tammus (Assyrian) 4. 25 men worshiping sun (Egyptian) |
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Stages of God's departure.
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1. Above the Cherubim
2. Over the threshold of Holy of Holies 3. High over the Cherubim 4. On Mount of Olives |