Immanence: Visions of God

A Portal to God’s Glory

Imagine you are ripped from your homeland and thrust into a foreign land. Despair and disillusionment threaten to consume you. This is the backdrop for the prophet Ezekiel’s momentous vision in the opening chapter of his book, where he is divinely transported to the breathtaking throne room of God.

“Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the River Chebar, that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God.” — Ezekiel 1:1 NKJV

Today, we take off on a journey centered on Ezekiel 1. You are alongside Ezekiel, the prophet called to serve amid the Israelites’ captivity in Babylon. In this profound vision, God unveils a glimpse of His glory to Prophet Ezekiel.

The opening chapter of Ezekiel pulsates with luminous imagery, transporting readers to the throne of God. In this transformative divine encounter, Ezekiel is not offered empty platitudes; the prophet is granted supernatural access into the Glory of the Almighty God.

Ezekiel’s visions inform our theological understanding of God’s sovereignty and His glory. Using the original Hebrew for a deeper understanding, let us explore this sacred text.