(REFLECTIONS ON EZEKIEL 40:1-49) 1 In the twenty-fifth year of our exile, at the beginning of the year, on the tenth of the month, in the fourteenth year after the fall of the city—on that very day the hand of the Lord was on me and he took me there. 2 In visions of God he took me to the land of […]
(REFLECTIONS ON EZEKIEL 39:1-29) There will be a final battle, a battle for the ages, and although Israel looks to be weak and defenseless, the Lord will come to the rescue of His people. Yes, Israel once a people of shame because of their unfaithfulness, will be restored, and no one will be able to take […]
(REFLECTIONS ON EZEKIEL 38:1-23) In Ezekiel 38 and 39 there is reference to Gog in the land of Magog and events that will take place in the future. Although there is much debate on who Gog is and what Gog and the land of Magog symbolizes, the main point of emphasis is that Gog will gather […]
(REFLECTIONS ON EZEKIEL 37:15-28) Two sticks, one representing the northern kingdom of Israel, and the other representing the southern kingdom of Judah, joined together into one stick in the hand of Ezekiel. Two sticks, divided by inner strife, a family dispute, a broken relationship, joined together, healed, and made whole again. Two sticks, one representing […]
(REFLECTIONS ON EZEKIEL 37:1-14) We often talk about revival in the church, but what is true revival? Is revival simply about a church that is not growing and all of a sudden starts getting an increase in attendance because of some special programs? Is revival about individuals that were once on fire for God, for one […]
(REFLECTIONS ON EZEKIEL 36:1-38) Just as we saw in the previous chapter, the Lord through Ezekiel speaking against Mount Seir, we see in today’s Scripture Ezekiel speaking to the mountains of Israel. This reminds us of Jesus’ words in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world…” We are reminded that God’s creation does not […]
(REFLECTIONS ON EZEKIEL 35:1-15) Mount Seir is the land of Edom, the land that the Lord gave to Esau. Esau we know as Jacob’s brother. Jacob would later be named Israel, and was the father the 12 tribes of Israel. This hostility and emnity between Edom and Israel started in the womb, as both twins […]
(REFLECTIONS ON EZEKIEL 34:1-31) 1 The word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to you shepherds of Israel who only take care of yourselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock? What have we done? Called to […]
(REFLECTIONS ON EZEKIEL 33:21-33) 30 “As for you, son of man, your people are talking together about you by the walls and at the doors of the houses, saying to each other, ‘Come and hear the message that has come from the Lord.’ 31 My people come to you, as they usually do, and sit before you to hear your […]
(REFLECTIONS ON EZEKIEL 33:1-20) There are two themes that we should consider this morning. First, what are our responsibilities as Christians in sharing the Gospel. Second, does God deliver justice for all? What are our responsibilities as Christians in sharing the Gospel? In today’s Scripture, we are told that the responsibilities of a watchman is […]