Joe: Alright, so we have a Bible expert on the show today, let's dive right into it and get started on the book of Ezekiel. What is the first chapter of Ezekiel about? Expert: Well, the first chapter of Ezekiel is about a vision that the prophet Ezekiel had. →

Joe: Alright, so what do we have for this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, in Ezekiel 2, we see God appointing Ezekiel as a prophet. God tells him to stand up and to speak to Israel, even though they are a rebellious nation. →

Joe: Alright, we're on to Ezekiel 3, so let's hear it! Bible Expert: Well, in this chapter the Lord entrusts Ezekiel with the responsibility of being a watchman for the people of Israel. He's instructed to warn them of their sins, or else he'll be held accountable for their fate. →

Joe: Alright, so let's dive into Chapter 4 of Ezekiel. What's going on in this chapter? Bible Expert: Alright, so in this chapter, God commands Ezekiel to build a model of Jerusalem out of clay and put it on the ground. →

Joe: Alright, so what's Ezekiel 5 all about? Bible Expert: Well, Ezekiel 5 is all about God's judgement on Jerusalem. God instructs Ezekiel to take a sharp sword and shave his head, then divide the hair into three parts. →

Joe: Alright, so tell us about Ezekiel 6! Bible Expert: Well, Ezekiel 6 is a prophetic chapter in the Bible that talks about the impending doom of the people of Israel due to their wickedness and idolatry. →

Joe: Alright, so what's happening in Ezekiel 7? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, this chapter is all about judgement. God is warning Ezekiel of the coming judgement and destruction of the people of Israel because of their idolatry and wickedness. →

Joe: Alright, so what have we got in Ezekiel 8? Bible Expert: Ezekiel 8 is about God's judgment on Jerusalem. God calls Ezekiel to the Temple and shows him a vision of all the terrible things that are happening inside. →

Joe: Okay, so what’s going on in Ezekiel 9? Bible Expert: Well, this chapter focuses on God’s judgment of the people of Jerusalem. An angel appears with a writing kit that has a command from God written on it. →

Joe: Alright, so what can you tell us about Ezekiel 10? Bible Expert: Well, Ezekiel 10 is a continuation of Ezekiel's vision from chapter nine. In it, he witnesses a vision of God's presence in the midst of chaos. →

Joe: Alright, so I'm sitting here with Bible expert Dr. John Smith. We're talking about Ezekiel 11. Dr. Smith, what's this chapter all about? Dr. Smith: Well, in this chapter, Ezekiel is given a vision of the Lord's glory leaving Jerusalem, which is interpreted as God's judgement on the wickedness of the Israelites. →

Joe: Alright, so what does Ezekiel 12 say? Bible Expert: Well, it starts off with God warning the people of Judah about their false prophets, who are telling them that there's no need to worry about an invasion. →

Joe: Alright, so what do we got here? Ezekiel 13? Bible Expert: Right, so Ezekiel 13 starts with a warning to the false prophets of Israel who have been leading the people astray. Joe: Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait a second, what do you mean "leading the people astray"? →

Joe: Alright, so what are we talking about today? Bible Expert: We're talking about Ezekiel 14. Joe: Interesting, so what's in this chapter? Bible Expert: This chapter is about Ezekiel's prophecies about Israel and the surrounding nations. →

Joe: Alright, so we've got Ezekiel 15. What's going on here? Bible Expert: Well, God is telling Ezekiel that Jerusalem is like a useless vine, good only for fuel. God then tells Ezekiel that because Jerusalem has become so corrupt, it will be destroyed and its people will be scattered among the nations. →

Joe: Alright, so what can you tell me about Ezekiel 16? Bible Expert: Well, Ezekiel 16 is a chapter in the Bible that provides a metaphor for God's relationship with Israel. In it, God describes himself as a bridegroom and Israel as a bride. →

Joe: Alright, what can you tell us about Ezekiel 17? Bible Expert: Ezekiel 17 is a chapter in the Bible that tells the story of God's judgement of the nation of Israel. In the chapter, God tells Ezekiel to tell a parable about a great eagle that came down and took the topmost twig of a cedar tree and then planted it in a land of merchants. →

Joe: Alright, so what do we got for Ezekiel 18? Bible Expert: Well, Ezekiel 18 is a chapter in the Old Testament that is all about the sin of the father and the son. It's saying that each person is responsible for their own sins, and that the sins of the father are not visited upon the son. →

Joe: Alright, so what can you tell us about Ezekiel 19? Bible Expert: Well, Ezekiel 19 is all about using a metaphor to describe the fall of the kingdom of Judah. It starts off with a description of a lioness and her cubs, which are symbolic of the kings of Judah. →

Joe: Alright, so let's talk about Ezekiel 20. What's going on in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, in this chapter, God is speaking to the people of Israel through the prophet Ezekiel. He's telling them that He remembers their sins and how they rebelled against Him in the past. →

Joe: Alright, so let's talk about Ezekiel 21. Bible Expert: Sure, so Ezekiel 21 is about a sword that God is sending down to the land of Israel. God is going to use this sword to punish the people for their wickedness and rebellion. →

Joe: Alright, so what have we got today? Bible Expert: We have Ezekiel 22. Joe: Ooh, that sounds exciting. So what’s going on in Ezekiel 22? Bible Expert: Well, God is expressing His anger and disappointment with the people of Jerusalem. →

Joe: Alright, so we're talking about Ezekiel 23. What's going on there? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, Ezekiel 23 is a chapter in the Bible that tells the story of two sisters, Oholah and Oholibah. These sisters represent Samaria and Jerusalem, two cities that were once under the rule of God's people, the Israelites. →

Joe: So, tell us about Ezekiel 24. Bible Expert: Ezekiel 24 is a prophecy by the prophet Ezekiel. He tells of the destruction of Jerusalem and the downfall of the people of Israel. He prophesies that God will destroy the city and the people will be taken into exile. →

Joe: Alright, so let's talk about Ezekiel 25. What is this chapter about? Bible Expert: Well Joe, this chapter is all about the judgement God has in store for the Ammonites and the Moabites. Joe: Whoa! That sounds intense. →

Joe: Alright, so this is Ezekiel 26. What's it all about? Bible Expert: Ezekiel 26 is a prophecy from God about the destruction of the city of Tyre and its people. It's an example of a powerful nation being judged by God for their arrogance and wickedness. →

Joe: Alright, so what do we have here? Ezekiel 27? Bible Expert: That's right Joe. It's a lamentation for Tyre, a city on the coast of what is now Lebanon. Joe: That's wild. So what's the gist of the chapter? →

Joe: Alright so what chapter of the Bible are we talking about? Bible Expert: We're talking about Ezekiel 28. Joe: Interesting, what can you tell me about it? Bible Expert: Well, the chapter begins with a prophecy against the King of Tyre. →

Joe: Alright, so we've got the 29th chapter of Ezekiel. What is it all about? Bible Expert: Well, it's a prophecy against Egypt, Joe. It's a reminder that God is the real ruler of the world. He's using Egypt as an example of how He can punish even the most powerful nation if they don't obey His laws. →

Joe: Alright, so welcome to the show Bible Expert! We've got a lot of questions about this Ezekiel 30 chapter. What can you tell us about it? Bible Expert: Well Joe, Ezekiel 30 is all about the destruction of Egypt. →

Joe: Alright, so let's start with Ezekiel 31. This is wild! Tell me, what's the gist of this chapter? Bible Expert: Well Joe, Ezekiel 31 is a warning to Pharaoh of Egypt. It’s a metaphor comparing Pharaoh to a great cedar tree that is cut down and thrown into the depths of the sea. →

Joe: Alright, so, we've got Bible Expert back on the show to talk about Ezekiel 32. What did this chapter say? Bible Expert: Well Joe, this chapter is a lament for Pharaoh and Egypt, which God views as a great monster in the sea. →

Joe: Alright, so what have we got for Ezekiel chapter 33? Bible Expert: Well, Ezekiel 33 is about a watchman's responsibility to warn people of impending danger, and the consequences of not doing so. →

Joe: Alright, so what can you tell me about Ezekiel 34? Bible Expert: Sure, so Ezekiel 34 is a prophecy from God to Ezekiel about the future of Israel and its leaders. In the chapter, God is angry at the leaders of Israel for not taking care of their people. →

Joe: Alright, so what's the scoop on Ezekiel 35? Bible Expert: Well, Ezekiel 35 is part of the prophecy of Ezekiel, which was written during the Babylonian Exile of the Israelites in the 6th century BC. →

Joe: Alright, so I’ve got (Bible Expert) with me right now and we’re talking about the book of Ezekiel, chapter 36. What’s going on in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well Joe, chapter 36 is a prophecy of hope. →

Joe: Alright, so we’re talking about Ezekiel 37? That’s a pretty wild chapter. Bible Expert: It is. Ezekiel 37 is a vision in which Ezekiel is taken to a valley of dry bones and is instructed to prophesy to them. →

Joe: Alright, so what are we talking about today? Bible Expert: Well, today we're discussing the book of Ezekiel, chapter 38. Joe: Oh man, sounds intense. What's it all about? Bible Expert: Well, it talks about a future invasion of Israel by a coalition of nations led by a ruler named Gog. →

Joe: Alright, so what have we got here? Ezekiel 39 huh? Bible Expert: Yes, this chapter is about God's judgement on Gog and its allies. Joe: Whoa whoa whoa hold up. Who's Gog? Bible Expert: Gog is a leader of the northern nations and is seen as the enemy of Israel. →

Joe: Alright, so we're here with our Bible expert and we're talking about Ezekiel 40. What's the deal with this chapter? Expert: Well, Ezekiel 40 is a vision from the Lord that the prophet Ezekiel receives. →

Joe: Alright, so whatcha got for us here? Bible Expert: Well, Ezekiel 41 focuses on a description of the structure of the temple. Joe: Wow! That's awesome. What kind of structure are we talking about? →

Joe: Alright, we've got Bible Expert here. Let's hear what he has to say about Ezekiel 42. Bible Expert: Ezekiel 42 is about the inner courts of the temple. It outlines the measurements for the rooms and courts located inside the building. →

Joe: So the Bible expert, tell me more about Ezekiel 43! Bible Expert: Sure, Joe. Ezekiel 43 is a vision given to the prophet Ezekiel. In the vision, God's glory appears and fills the temple, and the Lord instructs Ezekiel to measure the temple and its altar. →

Joe: Alright, so what's the deal with Ezekiel 44? Bible Expert: Well, Ezekiel 44 is all about the regulations that God gave to the priests regarding the temple and the duties they were to perform in the sanctuary. →

Joe: Alright, so we've got a Bible expert here with us today to talk about Ezekiel 45! So what's going on in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, Ezekiel 45 is all about the new regulations for worship that God is giving to the people of Israel. →

Joe: Alright, so what do ya got for us from Ezekiel 46? Bible Expert: Sure, so Ezekiel 46 is all about the temple regulations for the prince of Judah. It outlines the various duties and rights of the prince when it comes to the offerings and regulations for the temple. →

Joe: Alright, so what's this chapter about? Bible Expert: Well, Ezekiel 47 is about a river that flows out of the temple that cleanses the land and brings life. Joe: Wow! That sounds crazy. What else? →

Joe: Alright, so what’s the deal with Ezekiel 48? Bible Expert: Ezekiel 48 is about the division of the land for Israel. God is giving a detailed description of the land that will be divided among the 12 tribes. →