Whole-book orientation · Prophecy

Overview and structure

See the book’s genre, major movements, and complete reading route.

Use this page with the passage open. Follow the references, test each conclusion, and return to the whole book for context.

A clear route through the whole book

The units preserve the book’s order. Read the surrounding passage whenever a unit crosses a chapter boundary, and do not let a memorable verse replace the argument or story around it.

Overview

01 · Ezekiel · 01

The prophet confronts the present

Enter the historical crisis, covenant failure, and divine calling that give the message of Ezekiel its urgency.

02 · Ezekiel · 02

Judgment exposes the wound

Hear how Ezekiel names idolatry, injustice, false security, and the consequences that follow them.

03 · Ezekiel · 03

A faithful response is demanded

Follow the calls to repent, trust, wait, rebuild, or remain faithful at the center of Ezekiel.

04 · Ezekiel · 04

Hope looks beyond judgment

Trace the promises of restoration, a faithful remnant, renewed creation, or a coming king that carry Ezekiel forward.

All study units

Passage study 01 · Ezekiel 1:1–3:15

The storm, living creatures, wheels, expanse, and overwhelming glory by the river Chebar

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Passage study 02 · Ezekiel 3:16–27

Ezekiel as watchman looking from the exile settlement and carrying responsibility to warn

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Passage study 03 · Ezekiel 4:1–5:17

The brick model of besieged Jerusalem and Ezekiel’s measured food as enacted warning

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Passage study 04 · Ezekiel 6

Ezekiel 6: a guided close reading of the complete chapter

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Passage study 05 · Ezekiel 7

Ezekiel 7: a guided close reading of the complete chapter

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Passage study 06 · Ezekiel 8:1–11:25

The temple’s hidden idolatries exposed and the glory departing from the city

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Passage study 07 · Ezekiel 12:1–24:27

Ezekiel packing exile baggage, digging through a wall, and responding to false prophets and misplaced trust

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Passage study 08 · Ezekiel 16 and 23

Jerusalem’s covenant betrayal expressed through extended marriage imagery

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Passage study 09 · Ezekiel 18:1–32

Multiple generations hearing that each person is accountable and called to turn and live

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Passage study 10 · Ezekiel 20:1–24:27

Elders sitting before Ezekiel as Israel’s repeated rebellion is retold and the cooking pot announces judgment

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Passage study 11 · Ezekiel 25:1–32:32

Proud surrounding nations, trade centers, and rulers brought low

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Passage study 12 · Ezekiel 33:1–20

A watchman raising the trumpet while people in the city decide whether to heed the warning

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Passage study 13 · Ezekiel 34:1–31

Negligent shepherds feeding themselves contrasted with the Lord gathering injured and scattered sheep

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Passage study 14 · Ezekiel 35

Ezekiel 35: a guided close reading of the complete chapter

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Passage study 15 · Ezekiel 36:1–38

Ruined mountains becoming fruitful, clean water, a new heart, and restored communities

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Passage study 16 · Ezekiel 37:1–14

The valley of dry bones assembling, receiving sinews and flesh, and standing alive by the breath of God

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Passage study 17 · Ezekiel 37:15–28

Two sticks joined in the prophet’s hand as a sign of a reunited people under one shepherd

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Passage study 18 · Ezekiel 38:1–39:29

Gog’s vast force approaching restored Israel and being decisively judged

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Passage study 19 · Ezekiel 40:1–48:35

The measured temple vision, water flowing east into a life-filled river, tribal inheritances, and the city named for the Lord’s presence

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