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…
This is the field I walk in every day. Do you see all that blue sky?! A shorter post this week to give you a few extra minutes to enjoy it. 😊 I quoted the fox from The Little Prince in a presentation a couple of weeks ago. Ever since,…
This study began from a “word for the year” of “know God” and His character, and from there to learn to worship Him more. Blue colored pencil marks phrases in my Bible for “then they will know that I am the Lord” in Ezekiel’s message. It would be good if…
In these passages from Ezekiel’s message to Israel, God pursues His people in judgment. God’s fire refines, purifies, and judges. But we know from His relationship with Ezekiel that God also considers His people’s righteousness and their hearts. “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: This is Jerusalem, which I…
Yesterday a friend and I talked about how God’s Spirit shines light on His Word. Paul wrote, “… God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27). Christ in us helps us understand…
Last week Ezekiel described God’s warnings to Israel for punishment of their sin. We left off with Ezekiel “acting out” God’s intended siege against Jerusalem. “Eat the food as you would a loaf of barley bread; bake it in the sight of the people, using human excrement for fuel. The…
God teaches through symbols throughout Scripture. Symbolism abounds regarding this week’s events in Jesus’ life. Passover, when blood sprinkled on doorposts saved those within from the angel of death, the Passover lamb itself symbolizing Jesus, the snake lifted up in the wilderness,1 and the cross itself to remind us of…