Ezekiel the Prophet: The Prophet Called in Exile (Ezek 1–3)

Where was Ezekiel when he received his call to be a prophet, and what made this significant?

• In Jerusalem; it was significant because he was in the holy city.

• By the river Chebar in Babylon; it was significant because he was among the exiles.

• In Egypt; it was significant because he was far from Israel.

• On Mount Sinai; it was significant because it was a place of revelation.

What were some of the unique ways Ezekiel communicated God's message?

• By performing symbolic acts and using vivid visions

• By writing letters to other prophets

• By building temples in every city

• By leading armies into battle

Ezekiel was given what role by God, and how was this similar to other prophets?

• He was made a king, like David and Solomon.

• He was made a watchman, like other prophets who warned Israel.

• He was made a priest, like Aaron and his sons.

• He was made a judge, like Samson and Deborah.

What are some of the symbolic actions Ezekiel performs, and what do they represent?

• Ezekiel builds a model of Jerusalem under siege to represent the coming siege, lies on his side for days to symbolize Israel's punishment, and shaves his head to show the fate of the people.

• Ezekiel writes letters to the exiles to encourage them to return to Jerusalem.

• Ezekiel leads the Israelites in battle against the Babylonians to symbolize victory.

• Ezekiel builds an altar to represent the restoration of the temple.

What is the general heading for the whole Book of Ezekiel?

• In the thirtieth year

• The vision of the valley

• The call of the prophet

• The lament over Tyre

What is the main theme of Ezekiel 18:1–20:44?

• The healing of the land

• Israel’s guilt and responsibility

• The destruction of Egypt

• The vision of the valley of dry bones

In Ezekiel 21:1–24:14, what do the oracles warn about?

• The coming attack of Babylon and why the city must fall

• The restoration of Israel

• The judgment of Egypt

• The vision of the new temple

Which nations are the subject of oracles in Ezekiel 25:1–17?

• A) Ammon, Moab, Edom, and the Philistines

• B) Egypt and Babylon

• C) Israel and Judah

• D) Tyre and Sidon

Ezekiel was more interested in legal questions than in the true spirit of the covenant.

• True

• False

Ezekiel’s new vision was priestly insofar as it stressed the union of the moral demands of the covenant with what?

• Personal devotion to the daily practices of worship in the temple.

• Political allegiance to the king of Israel.

• Economic prosperity of the nation.

• Military strength and conquest.