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Written 1/21/08
Revised 2/24/08

God tells Ezekiel to draw out the city of Jerusalem on a clay tablet and then to erect seige works against it. This symbolizes the seige that will happen to Jerusalem. God tells Ezekiel to lie on his left side for 390 days, because that is the number of Israel’s years of sin. Ezekiel is then told to lie on his right side for 40 days for the sins of Judah. God tells Ezekiel to make cakes, using cow manure as fuel. He is told to eat the cakes and drink water at certain times each day. This is because the people will ration their food and water and will eat defiled food.

Written 1/17/08
Revised 2/24/08

God tells Ezekiel to “eat” the scroll and then to go tell it to the Israelites. Ezekiel says the scroll tasted “sweet as honey”. The LORD picked him up and placed him among the exiles of Tel Abib near the Kebar River. The LORD tells Ezekiel not to be afraid many times. God tells him that if he (Ezekiel) doesn’t tell someone they will die when God gives him the message, Ezekiel will be held responsible for that person’s death. The LORD tells Ezekiel to shut himself inside his house, where he will be tied up and unable to speak until the LORD gives him words to speak. God continues to point out that Israel is rebellious.

Written 1/15/08
Revised 2/24/08

God tells Ezekiel to stand up and listen to what He has to say. God tells Ezekiel He is sending him to Israel to tell the people what God says. God tells Ezekiel that the people are rebellious and might not listen to him. God also tells Ezekiel “you live among scorpions” in verse 6. God tells him not to be afraid, though. Then Ezekiel saw a hand stretched out to him holding a scroll.

Written 1/14/08
Revised 2/24/08

This book is written by Ezekiel, which means “God is strong”, when the Babylonians laid seige to Jerusalem in 588 B.C. Israel’s monarchy ended and the Temple was burned. Ezekiel begins the chapter by talking about four strange creatures (in a vision). They have many wings and faces, and also glow. He then talks about seeing God on His throne and bowing down to Him.