The Relevance of Ezekiel

Ezekiel is very relevant for the church today. The prophet/priest was taken captive to Baby-

lon in 596/97 BC, ten years after Daniel (Dan. 1:2). He was relatively young (30), according to Ezek. 1:1.

The first chapter is "mind blowing," but that's normal in a vision revealing the eternal Person of God. 

Chapters 2-3 are about Ezekiel's commission from God to prophesy without fear. 

In chapter 4, he addressed Israel's sins, using metaphors. 

This is reminiscent of the opening of Revelation:

1:1-8, 12-18, 20 reveal Jesus as High Priest and Judge. 

1:9-11, 19, is about John's commission to "write in a book (KJV). That is, write 7 letters to 7    churches. 

2:1-3:22 contain the contents of the 7 letters to the 7 churches in Asia. 

Therefore, since the truths in both books are mostly parallel, and although not all the topics are exactly the same, Ezekiel is filled with relevance not only to the contemporary church, but also to personal living, the home, the community, the government, and the world. Finally, Ezekiel's prophecy (chapters 40-48) concludes with a vision of the millennial temple which is a message of hope primarily for Israel but also the church. Why? The temple always represented God's presence. That's where, during the Millennium, all Old Testament and New Testament saints will enjoy worshiping our King of kings and Lord of Lord! 

There's not enough room to say more. 

Blessings!