Ezekiel - יחזקאל

Yesterday I gave a lesson on the book of Ezekiel. Consider condensing a 48 chapter book into a 40 min. lesson. "Fortunately", the teaching manual only directs you to four discussion points in 3 chapters. But even that is overwhelming.

The two things that I knew of the prophet Ezekiel are his visions of the dry bones and the two sticks (one for Judah and the other for Joseph). To my surprise, they are found in the same chapter - 37. Both relate to promises in the latter days:

The dry bones vision shows God's power and plan not only with regards to the Resurrection of all the house of Israel, but also the Restoration to the promised land.

The vision of the two sticks represents a double meaning: Each stick represents a book (sticks used to roll the scroll onto them) - Judah's stick for the OT, and Joseph's stick for the BoM. These will be used at the latter days in a joint fashion to promote a stronger faith (as we do today). The other meaning is the combining of the two peoples - Judah (Jews) and Joseph - under one Shephard and king.

What I took away from this lesson was an all-encompassing feeling of Gratitude to the Savior for his leadership and sacrifice that allows the execution of the plan. Prophets of old knew their stuff, and reading about it always strengthens my testimony.

TOTD: A good shepherd leads his flock, an hireling drives them from behind. We are all shepherds to those for whom we provide service.

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