Gluten Free & God Seeking: Looking at the Spiritual Meaning in Ezekiel's Visions

Ezekiel's vision of the four living creatures looks like something out of Lord of the Rings or the Chronicles of Narnia. I was definitely wowed when I read in chapter 3 of the Life-Study of Ezekiel that these four heads actually correspond to the revelation of Christ in each of the four gospels.

So in this chapter Witness Lee explains with insight how these faces show us aspects of Christ revealed in the gospels. The prominent face that is facing forward is that of a man, and the Gospel of Luke is full of Christ's beautiful humanity seen in His care for others.

Then on the right side is the face of a lion which symbolizes the kingly Christ portrayed in the Gospel of Matthew. Then on the left side is the face of an ox, and we see this in Mark's account of Christ as the Servant of Jehovah. Last of all is the eagle which is at the back and this typifies Christ's divinity portrayed in the Gospel of John. Now you can say wow!

The image that spoke to me the most was why the man's face is in the front. In chapter 5 of the Life-Study of Ezekiel and on page 50 Witness Lee says:

"The vision in Ezekiel 1 reveals three crucial matters concerning the four living creatures' bearing the appearance of a man. First, God's glory is manifested upon them....Where they are, there God's glory is....Second, these living creatures are the means of God's move....Third, the four living creatures, who bear the appearance of a man, are the means of God's administration. Ezekiel 1 reveals that God is sitting on the throne....However, the center of God's administration depends on the flour living creatures having the appearance of a man" (Lee, Witness. Life-Study of Ezekiel. Anaheim: Living Stream Ministry, 1998 Print).

These four living creatures are also in sync with one another, and it was remarkable to learn that these creatures depict how believers today should coordinate together to carry out God's purpose. This is a remarkable picture of God's move through His people. There's a lot of amazing imagery here, and I would highly recommend that you click on the above link and read the entire Life-Study.

Other posts on the Major Prophets

Life-Study of Isaiah:

You can listen to excerpts of Witness Lee's speaking the Life-Study of Isaiah on Life Study of the Bible with Witness Lee. You can also read the online Life-Studies of Isaiah and check out other resources available to enhance your study of the Bible on Living Stream Ministry's website.

How Can the Son in Isaiah 7:14 & 9:6 Be the Mighty God?
Seeing Christ as the Great Light in Isaiah 9:2
Why is Christ Called the Cornerstone in Isaiah 28:26?
Taking a Closer Look at Isaiah 53 - Christ's Crucifixion Foretold - Part 1

Taking a Closer Look at Isaiah 53 - Christ's Resurrection &Ascension Foretold - Part 2 of 2

Life-Study of Jeremiah & Lamentations: