Research and discussion

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 1.   Describe the historical setting of the prophecies of Ezekiel and explain how the situation in which the prophet was living influenced his prophecies.

2.   Discuss the significance of the first vision which Ezekiel had Ezekiel 1), explaining what it showed him about God.

3.   Explain what the book of Ezekiel teaches about:

(i) The transcendence of God, and (ii) the honour of God.

4. What did Jeremiah and Ezekiel teach about the individual's responsibility for his actions? Explain how these prophets understood the relationship of the individual to the community.

5. What is meant when we speak of God's grace? How do Jeremiah and Ezekiel understand the new relationship between man and God, of which they prophesy?

6. Explain the meanings of the various prophetic signs performed by Ezekiel.

7. List the similarities and the differences which you have noted between the prophetic ministries of Ezekiel and Jeremiah.

8. Read the following passages of apocalyptic writing: Luke 21: 25-28, Revelation 4, 10,21: 1-8,22: 1-5, and note any verses which remind you of verses in the book of Ezekiel, in language or thought.

9. Compare the ways in which Jeremiah, Isaiah and         Ezekiel were