The Glory
Recently I was considering the imagery of Ezekiel chapter 1. The overall meaning was said to show the glory of God. Of course, that's the God of Israel. Listed below are some interesting aspects to this imagery that are very encouraging.
The 4 living beings appear to be cherubim, this is evident from chapter 10 and from other texts like Psa 99:1. God is enthroned above them.
The sound of the 4 living ones is said to be like the voice of the almighty, it's also said to be like the sound of an army camp. At the time of Ezekiel this sound may refer to the ongoing attacks of Babylon on Israel and Jerusalem. Many had already been taken captive, but some were resisting and relying on false prophets, that's what got Zekekiah in trouble. In that time Israel's fortunes were severely declining. In Ezekiel 10 and 11 the glory of God moves away from Jerusalem, he did not protect them any more.
In the end times, the sound of the army returns, only this time Israel is the one with the power, they will comprise the army under the leadership of the returned ancients like Moses and Abraham. See Ezekiel 37:; Joel 2; Micah 4 and 5. Israel will again be mighty in the power of God.
Revelation 19 describes a similar scene, this time God and his Messiah are on the move against the corrupt nations and kings. His voice is heard, the sound of many waters, the sound of an army. It's actions are shown later in that chapter. It's how he is going to fight for Israel, how he is going to establish his kingdom as shown in chapters 20-22.
The 4 living beings appear to be cherubim, this is evident from chapter 10 and from other texts like Psa 99:1. God is enthroned above them.
The sound of the 4 living ones is said to be like the voice of the almighty, it's also said to be like the sound of an army camp. At the time of Ezekiel this sound may refer to the ongoing attacks of Babylon on Israel and Jerusalem. Many had already been taken captive, but some were resisting and relying on false prophets, that's what got Zekekiah in trouble. In that time Israel's fortunes were severely declining. In Ezekiel 10 and 11 the glory of God moves away from Jerusalem, he did not protect them any more.
In the end times, the sound of the army returns, only this time Israel is the one with the power, they will comprise the army under the leadership of the returned ancients like Moses and Abraham. See Ezekiel 37:; Joel 2; Micah 4 and 5. Israel will again be mighty in the power of God.
Revelation 19 describes a similar scene, this time God and his Messiah are on the move against the corrupt nations and kings. His voice is heard, the sound of many waters, the sound of an army. It's actions are shown later in that chapter. It's how he is going to fight for Israel, how he is going to establish his kingdom as shown in chapters 20-22.
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Monday, October 24, 2005
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