Ezekiel -- Prophets, Video 22

Film Focus: In this video, Fr. Jayme Mathias discusses the role of the prophet Ezekiel in the Bible. Fr. Mathias speaks about the historical context of this prophet and well as discusses Ezekiel’s theology and prophetic visions. He concludes the video by drawing comparisons to the Book of Jeremiah and the New Testament writings.

Text Focus: Pages 348-357

Discussion Questions:

1. What was happening historically during the time of Ezekiel’s prophecy?
2. What might it have been like for Ezekiel to walk 1000 miles into exile? How might this experience change the message he is called to preach?
3. Name two main points of Ezekiel’s theology.
4. Give two examples of how Ezekiel uses images from Jeremiah.
5. Give two examples of how the Gospels use images from the Book of Ezekiel.

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