In this Bible lesson on the book of Ezekiel, we walk through the major prophetic themes of judgment, exile, and restoration, showing how Ezekiel’s message unfolds chronologically around the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC. Written from exile in Babylon, Ezekiel proclaims God’s judgment on Jerusalem (chapters 1–24), judgment on the surrounding nations (chapters 25–32), and ultimately God’s promise of restoration and reconstruction for Israel and Judah (chapters 33–48). This lesson explains why God restores His people not because of their righteousness, but for His name’s sake, highlighting covenant faithfulness, divine sovereignty, and grace. We examine key passages such as the Valley of Dry Bones, the reunification of Israel and Judah under one king, and the conditional restoration promises shaped by repentance and obedience. This teaching is especially helpful for Christians, Reformed and Presbyterian students, and those studying Old Testament theology who want to understand Ezekiel’s role in biblical theology and God’s redemptive purposes in history.

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Summary: How do we make sense of the Old Testament? Is it just a collection of ancient facts, or is it something more? In this lesson, we dive into the world of Biblical Theology—the study of how God’s redemptive plan progresses from Adam in Genesis to the consummation in Revelation.

Many Christians treat the Old Testament like a game of "Christian Jeopardy," but as we see in the Gospel of John, the Old Testament is actually a sovereignly orchestrated shadow of the reality found in Jesus Christ. We explore how Jesus is not a departure from the Old Covenant but the ultimate fulfillment of it.

In this video, you will learn:

• The Definition of Biblical Theology: How it differs from Systematic Theology by tracing themes across the timeline of Scripture.
• Jesus as the True Temple: A look at John 2 and the fulfillment of God’s dwelling place.
• The Ark of the Covenant: Moving beyond "Raiders of the Lost Ark" to see how the Ark points to the person and work of Christ.
• Redemptive History: Why every battle, piece of Tabernacle furniture, and Old Testament narrative is designed to give us the categories to understand our salvation.

Whether you are a student of Reformed theology, a Presbyterian elder, or simply a believer wanting to see Jesus more clearly in the Hebrew Scriptures, this lesson will help you bridge the gap between the Old and New Testaments.

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Why were the exiles favored over those who stayed in Jerusalem?

In this deep-dive Bible lesson on the Book of Ezekiel, we explore the "Theology of Exile" and the surprising truth about who God considered the "blessed remnant." While those remaining in the Promised Land believed they were the favored ones, Ezekiel reveals a different reality: God was graciously preserving the captives in Babylon for His name’s sake.

In this lesson, we cover:

• The Surprising Remnant: Understanding the dispute between the exiles and those left in Judah (Ezekiel 11).
• The Zadokite Priesthood: Why the faithful line of Zadok was preserved in exile while the priests in Jerusalem fell into syncretism.
• The Blueprint for Restoration: A look at Ezekiel’s specific instructions for the new temple and the "parallel" tribal boundaries of the Promised Land.
• Sovereign Grace: How God restores His people "for His name’s sake," regardless of their merit (Ezekiel 36).
• IHC (Intervening Historical Contingencies): Why the glorious restoration visions of chapters 40–48 weren't fully realized during the return from Babylon.

This study is designed for students of the Old Testament, particularly those from Reformed, Presbyterian, and Evangelical traditions looking for a historical-redemptive approach to the prophets.

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