The Bible in a Year “They that escape of you shall remember me among the nations whither they shall be carried captives, because I am broken with their whorish heart, which hath departed from me.” —Ezekiel 6:9 Ezekiel ministered to people who had discovered that rebellion against God carries consequences. Jerusalem was under judgment, idolatryContinue reading “When the Far Country Makes Us Remember”
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Faithful Even When They Will Not Listen
The Bible in a Year “You shall speak My words to them, whether they hear or whether they refuse, for they are rebellious.” —Ezekiel 2:7 When God called Ezekiel to become His prophet, He did not promise him an enthusiastic congregation. There was no assurance that people would appreciate his sermons, accept his counsel, orContinue reading “Faithful Even When They Will Not Listen”
When the Glory Leaves the Building
The excerpt explores the profound absence of God’s glory in religious practices, as illustrated in Ezekiel 8-11. It warns against going through routines without recognizing God’s departure due to idolatry and routine worship. The message emphasizes the importance of sincere relationship with God over mere ceremonial obedience, encouraging self-examination and honest repentance.
Just When You Think You Know Someone
Only two verses in the Old Testament identify Ezekiel by name. Each is in the prophet’s own book (1:3; 24:24). At the same time, many passages in Ezekiel’s book describe his experiences. Ezekiel was not only given towering visions of God; he also was called to act out God’s messages to the Jewish captives. WhileContinue reading “Just When You Think You Know Someone”