![]() 10:1) Above them stretched a vast platform, or expanse, like ice, above which sat the glorious throne of God, occupied by Jehovah himself! What, though, was the meaning of that chariot? Ezekiel’s vision could fittingly represent only one thing: the heavenly part of Jehovah’s glorious universal organization. It included four tremendous wheels accompanied by four unusual spirit creatures, later identified as cherubs. What did Ezekiel see in vision, and what did it represent?Ĩ Taken as a whole, what did Ezekiel witness? It looked like an immense, awe-inspiring vehicle, which has been described as a chariot. 1:4-28) As you do, try to imagine yourself in Ezekiel’s place, seeing what he saw and hearing what he heard.Ĩ. Some of his fellow exiles may have wondered: ‘Has Jehovah left us forever? Will this evil power Babylon with her countless false gods really banish the pure worship of Jehovah and eliminate his rulership from the earth?’ħ With that background in mind, why not begin your personal study of this subject by reading Ezekiel’s vivid description of his first vision? ( Ezek. Why might Ezekiel have felt that he lived in dark times?Ħ For a man of faith like Ezekiel, these must have seemed the darkest of times. His replacement on the throne, Zedekiah, was a mere puppet and a wicked man.- 2 Ki. Faithless King Jehoiachin was here in Babylon with the exiles. The throne in Jerusalem, where David and Solomon had once reigned in glory, was now a source of shame. b The temple, where Ezekiel’s father had served as a priest, had fallen into corruption and idolatry. TEACHING BOX 3A: The Long Trek to Babyloniaĥ The exiles’ home, Jerusalem, was some 500 miles (800 km) away. ![]() So let us take a closer look at what Ezekiel sees and hears. Ezekiel’s first vision-like the rest of those recorded in that thrilling prophetic book-is rich with meaning, both for him and for faithful servants of Jehovah today. 1:3, 28.ģ However, Jehovah has more in mind than simply filling this man with awe. Ezekiel’s vision will leave him facedown on the ground, completely overwhelmed.- Ezek. What that spirit will cause him to see and hear will be spectacular, far more amazing than any special-effects movie created by today’s filmmakers. He feels “the hand of Jehovah” upon him, the irresistible power of Jehovah’s holy spirit. 1:4, 24.Ģ At about 30 years of age, this young man is having the first of a series of unforgettable experiences. a As the cloud rushes toward Ezekiel, a sound grows louder and louder-a roaring like a great army on the move.- Ezek. ![]() It is lit up from within by flashing fire, and its glow reminds him of molten precious metal. As a fierce wind from the north whips his hair and clothing about, he sees an immense, towering cloud. There, near the horizon, a tempest is brewing. He can scarcely believe what he is seeing. (See opening picture.) (b) What was the power behind Ezekiel’s experience, and how was he affected?ĮZEKIEL stares into the distance, peering out across the broad, sandy plain. (a) Describe what Ezekiel sees and hears.
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