SECTION THREE

“I Will . . . Collect You Together”​—Restoration of Pure Worship Promised

“I Will . . . Collect You Together”​—Restoration of Pure Worship Promised

EZEKIEL 20:41

FOCUS: Restoration revealed in Ezekiel’s prophecies

Israel is shattered​—her unity torn by apostasy. She is suffering the consequences of her actions; she defiled pure worship and defamed God’s name. Amid the despair, Jehovah moves Ezekiel to utter a series of prophecies that offer hope. Using striking word pictures and awe-inspiring visions, Jehovah encourages not just the captive Israelites but all who long to see pure worship restored.

IN THIS SECTION

CHAPTER 8

“I Will Raise Up One Shepherd”

God inspires Ezekiel to prophesy about the Messiah, the future Ruler and Shepherd of Jehovah’s people, who will permanently restore pure worship.

CHAPTER 9

“I Will Give Them a Unified Heart”

Do prophecies given to the faithful Jewish exiles in Babylon have meaning for us?

CHAPTER 10

“You Will Come to Life”

Ezekiel has a vision of a valley full of dry bones that come to life. What does it mean?

CHAPTER 11

“I Have Appointed You as a Watchman”

What are the role and responsibilities of this watchman? What warning is he to proclaim?

CHAPTER 12

“I Will Make Them One Nation”

Jehovah promises to unite his people.

CHAPTER 13

“Describe the Temple”

What is the meaning of the temple that Ezekiel saw in a vision?

CHAPTER 14

“This Is the Law of the Temple”

What lessons might the Jews of Ezekiel’s day have drawn from his temple vision? And what does this vision mean for us today?