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With acknowledgements to Chris Wright The Message of Ezekiel, IVP, 2001.
2. What does the rich and varied symbolism of this river signify in regard to
creation? See Romans 8:18-23. What do we learn about the source of the
river? See John 10:10 and 1 Chronicles 29:14-16.
3. In what ways is Ezekiel’s river of life part of a wider biblical imagery that
both preceded and followed him? Genesis 2:10-14, John 7:37-39 and
Revelation 22:1-5.
5. Ezekiel 47:13-23 deals with the external boundaries of the whole land. See
Numbers 34:1-12. What new dimension was added by Ezekiel?
6. Ezekiel 48:1-29 specifies the internal allotments of the tribes from north to south.
Give a heading to the following 3 sections:
Ezekiel 48:1-7.
Ezekiel 48:8-22.
Ezekiel 48:23-29.
What do we learn from the whole passage about equality, security, inclusivity and
sanctity?