Tag Archives: Ezekiel

Yeshua and His Hanukkah Messages

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Derek Leman

The theme which seems to have been in Yeshua’s mind as he spoke to his generation gathered at the Temple for Hanukkah was the effect of false shepherds on Israel’s well-being. Yeshua’s messages are summarized in John 10, the whole … Continue reading →

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The ZIBBC, Ezekiel 8, and Tammuz

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Derek Leman

I am bringing together several topics of interest in this post. First, I recently reviewed the ZIBBC (Zondervan Illustrated Bible Encyclopedia) here and recommended it as a resource to everyone who loves study. The set on the Hebrew Bible is … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 1:1-3, Under God’s Coercion

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Derek Leman

I’m only started on the road of studying the prophet Ezekiel, a book which will likely be my area of concentration in Hebrew Bible studies (some possible doctoral work in a few years). With a little preparatory reading under my … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel: Prophet on Steroids, Part 2

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Derek Leman

There just isn’t a prophet quite like Ezekiel. Isaiah . . . wears Ezekiel pajamas. Ezekiel can kill two stones with one bird. He can order a Big Mac at Burger King . . . and get one. Okay, well, … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel: Prophet on Steroids, Part 1

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Derek Leman

When I was new to the study of Torah, there was something about Leviticus that drew me. It was famous as the book no one read. It was arcane, an understatement, and challenging for someone knew to Torah. I read … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel: Dedicated or Reluctant Prophet?

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Derek Leman

He was made mute, unable to speak except when God delivered a word through him (Ezek. 3:26). He was bound with cords, literal or a figure for the power of God confining him to his house (3:25). He was made … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel, Some Rabbinic Stories

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Derek Leman

Ezekiel and rabbinic literature have something in common: they both have a reputation for being difficult. There is some truth to this perception. I don’t think Ezekiel makes the best reading material for beginners. Ezekiel is also mentioned in a … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel: Anti-Deuteronomy?

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Derek Leman

I am reading God’s Words in Human Words by Kenton Sparks, a self-professing evangelical Christian who is a professor at Eastern University. I am glad for the arguments Sparks makes in his books in favor of a critical (cynical?) view … Continue reading →

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