This chapter contains more prophecy concerning the sin and humbling of God’s people, plus a prophecy of Jesus’ coming. ” ‘…Because you have made your guilt to be remembered, in that your transgressions are uncovered, so that in all your deeds your sins appear… And you, O profane wicked one, prince of Israel, whose day…
Month: October 2022
Ezekiel 20
This chapter describes the continuing idolatry and rebellion of God’s fallen people, reminding them of what God has done for them despite their consistent sin. He then promises to restore those who will (re)turn to Him. ” ‘As I live, declares the Lord God, surely with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm and with…
Ezekiel 19
This chapter is a lamentation with a completely different tone from the other chapters. It laments the loss of Israel’s princes/kings, those who led fiercely yet fell prey to other nations. “What was your mother? A lioness! …in the midst of young lions she reared her cubs. And she brought up one of her cubs;…
Ezekiel 18
This chapter clarifies God’s thoughts on righteousness and justice because there was clearly some confusion among the people. It reminds me of Paul’s letters to the churches to clear up misunderstandings. ” ‘The soul who sins shall die… The righteousness of the righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be…
Ezekiel 17
This chapter contains a parable of two eagles that each transplant part of a tree – one causes its remnant to flourish, while the other causes its transplant to wither and die. ” ‘…A great eagle with great wings and long pinions, rich in plumage of many colors, came to Lebanon and took the top…
A Prayer for Deep Connection with God
Today I offer a prayer for knowing God more deeply. In simplest terms, we get to know God the same way we get to know anyone – by investing time into the relationship. Let’s intentionally invest time in this most important relationship, daily, so we are better equipped for the trials of life. Father God,…
Ezekiel 16
This chapter details God’s point of view on Israel’s past, present, and future. He likens them to a beloved daughter whom He rescued, only for them to squander His gifts as offerings to idols, and conduct themselves as a prostitute. ” ‘But you trusted in your beauty and played the whore… and lavished your whorings…
Ezekiel 15
This chapter Jerusalem is described as a useless vine, something to be discarded because it no longer serves a purpose. ” ‘Son of man, how does the wood of the vine surpass any wood, the vine branch that is among the trees of the forest? Is wood taken from it to make anything…? Behold, it…
Ezekiel 14
God continues to condemn the sin of His people, and not even His beloved children will be spared from the consequences of their sin. Yet, there is joy in knowing some righteous people remain and they will be spared. ” ‘…when I send upon Jerusalem my four disastrous acts of judgment, sword, famine, wild beasts,…
Ezekiel 13
In this chapter Ezekiel is commanded to prophesy against the false prophets who are misleading God’s people. ” ‘…prophesy against the prophets of Israel, who are prophesying… from their own hearts… Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! …You have not gone up into the breaches, or built…