This lesson examines the lives of Daniel and Ezekiel during the Babylonian captivity and highlights four possible responses to difficult circumstances: whining, working, witnessing, and experiencing the wonder of God. Though both men faced exile, uncertainty, and enormous challenges, they chose faithfulness instead of complaint. Daniel faithfully served in government leadership while Ezekiel ministered among the captives as a prophet and watchman. Their obedience and trust in God became a powerful witness to kings, nations, and fellow exiles. Through their faithfulness, God revealed extraordinary visions and promises that remind us He is sovereign over history and present with His people.
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The setting for this lesson is that—time has run out. After hundreds of years of warnings and challenges, it’s over for Judah.
When we read through the Prophets in the Old Testament, particularly when we get to Ezekiel and Daniel we are introduced to fantastic images, whirling wheels, fantastic beasts, and world-shaking prophecies. This type of writing is what is known as “apocalyptic” and it’s useful to take some time to understand this type of writing, this genre in the Bible to understand the books that contain it.