majesticpines1408@yahoo.com

Majestic Pines Of Bay County

Donate Now

Ezekiel 1 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Books

Play
Pause

Ezekiel 1 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Ezekiel receives his prophetic calling while in exile by the River Chebar. Heaven opens, and he sees a vision revealing the mobile, sovereign glory of God — not confined to Jerusalem or the temple.

The four living creatures reflect God’s authority over all creation. The wheels within wheels show that God’s throne moves freely and purposefully across the earth. The throne above the expanse reveals God as reigning King, while the rainbow reminds us of His covenant mercy even in judgment.

This vision establishes Ezekiel’s message: God is still present, still holy, still reigning — even in exile.

Christ-Foreshadowing

The glory Ezekiel saw foreshadows the day when God’s presence would dwell among humanity — ultimately fulfilled when the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and finally when God’s glory fills the earth again in full restoration.

Ezekiel 1

“The Glory on the Storm”

Verse 1

By the river Chebar, in a foreign land,

Heaven tore open at God’s command.

A storm from the north, fire flashing bright,

Wind wrapped in glory, blazing with light.

Four living creatures, alive with flame,

Each bore a likeness yet none the same.

Pre-Chorus

Faces of lion, ox, man, and eagle wide,

Wings stretched upward, moving side by side.

They did not turn, they went straight ahead,

Led by the Spirit wherever He led.

Chorus

Holy glory, riding on the storm,

Fire and brilliance, power and form.

Wheels within wheels, eyes all around,

The living God on holy ground.

This is the glory Ezekiel saw,

The likeness of the presence of the Lord.

Verse 2

Beside the creatures the wheels appeared,

One within another, high and revered.

Full of eyes, awake and aware,

Rising and moving through earth and air.

When the creatures rose, the wheels did too,

For the Spirit moved them all as one through and through.

Pre-Chorus 2

Above them spread an expanse of awe,

Crystal like ice, filled with holy law.

Above the expanse a throne stood high,

Like sapphire stone against the sky.

Chorus

Holy glory, seated on the throne,

Fire below Him, light like stone.

Radiance shining, bow in the rain,

Brightness and mercy wrapped in flame.

This is the glory Ezekiel saw,

The likeness of the presence of the Lord.

Bridge

From waist above — blazing fire,

From waist below — radiant power.

Like a rainbow after rain,

Covenant light in holy flame.

Outro / Anchor Line

When Ezekiel saw it, he fell face down,

The weight of glory drove him to the ground.

This was the vision, fearful and pure:

The glory of the Lord forever endures.

 

Majestic Pines Of Bay County

Helping people hear the heart of God through music, Scripture, and simple chapter-by-chapter encouragement.
Every song is written to lift, strengthen, and bring the Bible to life.

Explore
Chapters
Contact

majesticpines1408@yahoo.com

Old Allanton Rd Panama City

© 2025 Songs Through Scripture™. All rights reserved.

All songs, summaries, and teaching materials on this site are original creative works inspired by the public-domain King James Version (KJV) of the Bible.
Scripture references and paraphrased content are presented for educational and devotional purposes and do not reproduce copyrighted text from any modern Bible translation.

Visitors are welcome to read, share, and perform these works for personal, educational, and church use.
Commercial reproduction or redistribution of original content requires written permission from Songs Through Scripture™.
If a copyrighted translation (such as NIV, NLT, or ESV) is quoted, the required copyright notice will appear alongside those verses.