Sorry about the same photo—I need new light photos! Who knew there would be so much “light” in Ezekiel’s message. For anyone who has recently joined in this read-along, notes from previous chapters are available here on this blog. Separately, this week, I studied and wrote brief talks based on…
We left off with Ezekiel repeating his theme, the reason for writing down God’s spoken message: that people might know that I AM the Lord. “In the sixth year, in the sixth month on the fifth day, while I was sitting in my house and the elders of Judah were…
Throughout Ezekiel chapter 7, we’ve considered what it means to stand with and before God in the face of the judgment sin deserves. We’re seeking God and His goodness in the midst of evil on every side. Is there any peace and hope in this chaos? Only in Jesus and…
When we choose to stand with God, He shows us how to draw closer to Him. Sometimes, that requires facing our sins and shortcomings and seeking God. When we see doom and judgment visited on a fallen, broken world, we can focus on God and His Word to better understand…
In the event of a holiday, perhaps it’s better to post a day early. Then you can read whenever it works for you. Some will watch fireworks and enjoy time with friends and family. Some are in the midst of their own internal or external “fireworks” and will choose to…
Through Ezekiel’s message, we learn I AM will never cease to exist. And, He wants to be known by His people. In God’s Word, we see the Lord’s mercy and also justice. At the beginning of chapter 7, Ezekiel refocused his audience’s attention to God’s Words. “The word of the…
In this chapter, Ezekiel emphasized his theme, ”then they will know that I am the Lord.” We read the phrase twice in four verses last week, and it occurs twice in the next four verses. Questions arise before we read additional detail. *Why is it so important to God that…
Last week we learned a few escaped the Lord’s sword of judgment. God always preserves a remnant for Himself. “Your people will fall slain among you, and you will know that I am the Lord. But I will spare some, for some of you will escape the sword when you…
In the previous chapter, Ezekiel proclaimed God would use a sword to punish Israel, along with famine, plague, and scattering through exile. Here, God specifically described how He would apply His sword to Israel. “The word of the Lord came to me: ‘Son of man, set your face against the…
More cheerful words from Ezekiel, with a focus on God, His character, and His Word. “Then my anger will cease and my wrath against them will subside, and I will be avenged. And when I have spent my wrath on them, they will know that I the Lord have spoken…