Yahweh Faithful and Free-A Study in Ezekiel

Authors

Ralph W. Klein, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

9-1-1971

Document Type

Article

Keywords

ezekiel, Yahweh, jerusalem, exodus, faithful, israel, judgment, prophet, babylon, watchman, covenant, deportation, jehoiachin, jeremiah

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

This study in Ezekiel shows how an Old Testament prophet, known for his somewhat bizarre symbolism, communicated to God's covenant people in the early exilic period the good news that Yahweh is indeed faithful to His covenant, yet at the same time sovereignly free.

Disciplines

Biblical Studies

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

2 Kings 25:27; Ezekiel 29:17-21; Ezekiel 26:27; Isaiah 14:13; Psalm 48:2; Ezekiel 15:16; Ezekiel 11:16; Ezekiel 18:4-20; Ezekiel 18:21-32; Ezekiel 20:32-44; Exodus 15:18; Matthew 25:31-46; Ezekiel 3:22-27; Ezekiel 24:26-27; Ezekiel 33:21-22;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Klein, Ralph W. (1971) "Yahweh Faithful and Free-A Study in Ezekiel," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 42, Article 51.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol42/iss1/51