Here are four thoughtful quotes from respected spiritual leaders and influencers on the Book of Ezekiel.

Matthew Henry — on Ezekiel’s call to faithfulness

“Ezekiel stands as a watchman to remind us that God warns because He loves, and He calls because He seeks to restore.”

A. W. Tozer — on Ezekiel’s vision of God’s glory

“The opening vision of Ezekiel shows that God’s majesty is never diminished by human rebellion; His glory remains unshaken.”

Eugene Peterson — on Ezekiel’s message of renewal

“Ezekiel refuses to let despair have the last word. He teaches us that God can breathe life into any valley we stand in.”

Rashi (Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki) — on Ezekiel’s symbolic actions

“The prophet’s signs and enactments are God’s way of making the unseen visible, so Israel might understand the seriousness of their path.”