The Book of Ezekiel

The Book of Ezekiel

The Lord Is There

The prophecy of Ezekiel begins and ends with Ezekiel beholding the presence of God. Experiencing the presence of God in the new heavens and the new earth in his city is the blessed hope of the true believer. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Ezekiel 1:1; 48:30-35 on living in the city of the infinite presence, beauty, and love of God. “And the name of…

Living Water of Life

In Ezekiel 47:1–12, the prophet Ezekiel sees a river flowing from the Holy Temple that gives life. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from this text on the River of God’s delight, the superabundant life in God, the life-giving Water of God, and life in the presence of God. On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If…

The Priestly Prince and His People

In Ezekiel 44:1–14, Ezekiel sees a room for the prince in the temple of the LORD. Who can this prince-priest be? And who are the people of this prince-priest who worship in the temple of the LORD? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the Priest and Prince of the New Temple and the worshipers of the New Temple. “The Lord says to my Lord: ‘Sit at my right…

The Return of the Glory of Yahweh

In Ezekiel 8–11, the prophet saw the glory of the Lord depart from the temple to the East. Now, in chapter 43:1–12, Ezekiel sees the glory of the Lord return from the East and fill a glorious new temple. This prophetic vision is the fruit of the great work of Jesus Christ: the restoration of holiness in man and the return of the glory of God. Listen as Pastor Paul van…

The New Jerusalem, Part 1

In Ezekiel 40–48, the prophet sees a city on a high mountain and a temple inside of it. Years later, it is revealed to the apostle John that this temple-city is the New Jerusalem, the dwelling place of the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb who is the temple. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the visions Ezekiel saw from Ezekiel 40:1–4. “And I saw the holy…

The Cataclysmic Battle of Light vs. Darkness

In Ezekiel 38-39, Ezekiel prophesies against Gog of Magog, that the Lord will vindicate his holiness before the eyes of the world as He will crush Gog and his forces. In Revelation 20, the apostle John receives the revelation from the risen Lord Jesus that in the latter days a battle will be waged between the world and God’s people, but that God will rise up and bring a…

The Kingdom of Israel Restored

In Ezekiel 37, the valley of dead dry bones reflects Israel’s spiritual death. But the Spirit of God brings them to life—uniting them and bringing them to the Shepherd King. Many years later, the disciples asked Jesus if the prophecy would now be fulfilled, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the…

A New Creation, Part III

God’s prophecy in Ezekiel 36:24-27 is not only the foundation of the Christian life, but it also provides great promises for those who seek to worship God in holiness and purity. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the ordinary Christian life, the potential for supernatural growth, and the Spirit-filled Christian life. “And I will give you a new heart,…

A New Creation (Part 2)

In Ezekiel 36, the prophet Ezekiel revealed the promises of God: the promise of cleansing, a new heart, a new and spirit, and the Holy Spirit. Many years later, the Lord Jesus Christ applied these promises from Ezekiel 36:24-27 and 37:1-10 to Nicodemus. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Nicodemus’ spiritual condition before God, Nicodemus’ need for…