Jesus In Ezekiel: Christology

Title: Jesus In Ezekiel: Unveiling Christology Through the Prophet
Pastor Anthony Uvenio delves into the intricate relationship between Jesus and the prophet Ezekiel, shedding light on the profound Christology embedded within the text. Christology, the study of Jesus in relation to God and humanity, is a crucial aspect of believers' faith and impacts their lives in profound ways.
Throughout Ezekiel, we see Jesus portrayed as a prophet, priest, and king, fulfilling various roles that ultimately point to his divine nature and redemptive mission. The shepherd metaphor in Ezekiel 34 serves as a prefiguration of Jesus as the good shepherd in John 10, highlighting his sacrificial love and care for his people.
One of the key revelations in Ezekiel is the identification of Jesus as the Lord God himself. Just as the Lord God seeks, rescues, feeds, and gathers his people, Jesus embodies these qualities as the ultimate shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. This imagery is further reinforced by the concept of eternal life being rooted in knowing God and Jesus Christ.
The parallels between Ezekiel and the New Testament are striking, with Jesus fulfilling the Davidic covenant as the shepherd of Israel and being raised by God to be exalted at his right hand. The resurrection imagery in Ezekiel 37 mirrors the physical resurrection promised by Jesus in the last day, where believers will be raised imperishable and in glory.
Moreover, the unity of God's people symbolized by two sticks becoming one in Ezekiel signifies the inclusion of gentiles into the new covenant plan of salvation through Christ. Jesus' role as the cornerstone of the church fulfills the vision of the future temple in Ezekiel, where God dwells among his people forever.
As believers, we are called to worship the Father in spirit and truth, recognizing that we are the temple where God's presence dwells. Just as Ezekiel prophesied God's promise to dwell among his people, Jesus fulfills this prophecy by being with his followers and ultimately restoring the earth.
In conclusion, the intricate connections between Jesus and Ezekiel reveal a profound Christology that underscores the importance of getting Jesus right in our faith. Through his role as the ultimate shepherd, Jesus offers us salvation, protection, and abundant life, ultimately separating the righteous from the cursed in a final judgment. As we reflect on the teachings of Ezekiel and the fulfillment of these prophecies in Christ, may we deepen our understanding of Jesus' divine nature and redemptive mission.
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[@michaelwingate1679]

very good teaching......

[@TboneWTF]

I'm more interested as to what evidence you can provide to show JC was divine? Is that possible? I don't think it is so why should any one believe what the bible claims? Thank you.

[@ReformedRookie]

The Bible is the **God-breathed, self-attesting** revelation, **affirmed by Jesus Christ** and **witnessed by the Holy Spirit**, standing as the ultimate authority and foundation of knowledge. To reject it is to forsake the ability to know anything with certainty, as it undergirds all truth and morality. The Bible, as the God-breathed, self-authenticating revelation, stands unchallenged as the definitive Word of God. It is: Theopneustos (God-breathed): This isn't merely divine inspiration but divine authorship, where every word is precisely what God intended, without error or contradiction in its original manuscripts. Self-Attesting: It does not require external validation because it bears its own authority. The Bible itself claims its divine origin and truth, and this claim is confirmed by its internal coherence and the testimony of Christ. Affirmed by Christ: Jesus Christ, the incarnate Word, affirmed the Scriptures, not only by His words but by His life, death, and resurrection, which are the historical and theological fulcrums upon which the truth of Scripture hinges. Confirmed by the Spirit: The Holy Spirit's internal testimony to the believer's heart provides an assurance that the Scriptures are indeed the Word of God, an assurance that transcends empirical or rationalistic proofs. Historically Corroborated: While its ultimate authority doesn't depend on historical validation, history does not contradict but often corroborates the Biblical narrative, further attesting to its reliability. Furthermore, to reject the Bible is to undermine the very foundation of epistemology. Without its divine revelation: Knowledge Loses Certainty: All human knowledge is flawed and finite. Only God's revelation provides the infallible epistemological starting point. Rejecting the Bible thus leaves one with no objective standard for truth, morality, or meaning, plunging one into skepticism or relativism. Worldview Collapse: Rejection of Scripture isn't merely a disagreement with certain truths but an assault on the Christian worldview, which presupposes God's revelation as the necessary precondition for intelligible experience. In essence, the Bible, as defined here, is not just a book but the very foundation of knowledge, morality, and reality itself. To reject it, according to Bahnsen's presuppositional argument, is to reject the possibility of knowing anything with certainty, for it removes the bedrock upon which all else stands.

[@michaelmagee4318]

You should go to a channel that focuses on Christian Apologetics. This channel's focus is towards Christians so you won't find much proofing here as we already believe.

[@TboneWTF]

​@@michaelmagee4318 "This channel's focus is towards Christians so you won't find much proofing here as we already believe.." So you believe in something but can't provide evidence for that belief? That's doesn't make sense my friend. Are you saying you belief in things for no reason? How odd. Good luck my friend.

[@TboneWTF]

​ @michaelmagee4318 "This channel's focus is towards Christians so you won't find much proofing here as we already believe.." So you believe in something but can't provide evidence for that belief? That's doesn't make sense my friend. Are you saying you belief in things for no reason? How odd. Good luck my friend.

[@TboneWTF]

​@@ReformedRookie "The Bible is the *God-breathed, self-attesting* revelation, *affirmed by Jesus Christ*" LOL. The bible also claims that animals can talk and women were created from rib bones. it also endorses slayvery. Why would any one believe anything it claims? Do you have any reliable evidence? Good luck.