Ezekiel 43: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Ezekiel 43 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

God's glory arrives at the east gate. It shines brightly and the voice sounds like many waters. Ezekiel recalls visions from before and falls to his face. The glory fills the temple as the Spirit lifts Ezekiel to the inner court.

Key verse

“Yahweh’s glory came into the house by the way of the gate which faces toward the east.”
Ezekiel 43:4 (WEB)

Outline

Ezekiel 43:1–2 The Arrival of God's Glory
Ezekiel 43:3–5 Ezekiel's Vision and Awe
Ezekiel 43:6–9 God's Promise of Presence
Ezekiel 43:10–12 Instructions for Israel
Ezekiel 43:13–27 Regulations for Worship

Discussion questions

In v2, what is described as being like the sound of many waters?
What does Yahweh say about the place of his throne in v7?
In vv. 8-9, what do the 'abominations' refer to that caused Yahweh's anger?
In v11, why does Yahweh instruct Ezekiel to show the house to the house of Israel?
When have you felt called to 'put away' something in your life as a step toward holiness?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Ezekiel 43: 2 Corinthians 6, Ezekiel 1, Ezekiel 40.

Before next time: read Ezekiel 44.