The Vision of Ezekiel Chapter 1

Submitted by m_sabal on Sun, 02/21/2016 - 21:38

http://www.christnotes.org/commentary.php?com=mhc&b=26&c=1
http://www.gotquestions.org/Ezekiel-wheels.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezekiel's_Vision_%28Raphael%29 (Painting)

Discussion questions:

  1. Were the four creatures angels?
  2. What is the significance of the number four?
  3. Each creature had four faces: human, lion, eagle, and ox. Is there significance to these images?
  4. Did the creatures have their own will?
  5. How can we apply the image of the wings to our own worship?
  6. Many colors are mentioned in this vision. Do they have any special meaning?
  7. Many scholars have given a lot of attention to the wheels. Why are they important?
  8. Is this vision above the creatures' heads God's throne room?
  9. Is the man on the throne God?
  10. What do amber, gleaming metal, and fire have to do with God?