Today's Reading | May 1, 2026
Ezekiel 1:1—2:1
Introduction Ezekiel 1:1—2:1: Today we begin reading excerpts from the book of Ezekiel. A unique feature of this prophetic book is that it is written in the first person. All of Ezekiel’s visions, prophecies, and actions are described from his point of view. Ezekiel was a priest (and prophet) who lived in exile in Babylon during the period before and…
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