A glance back at chapter 18 helps us understand the Lord speaks these words and Ezekiel simply records them. Every print version (single- or double-column) of Ezekiel 19 I have read formats this chapter in verse instead of prose. The lament contains allegorical imagery to describe Israel’s demise and destruction…
We’re still within one week of Valentine’s Day, so this photo seems appropriate. Especially when we consider God’s offer of relationship with Him, every day. Last week we learned about the choice God gives every person to walk with Him, regardless of our family history. The second half of chapter…
In this world of imperfect people, perhaps you need a fresh outpouring of love this day. A little afterglow to Christmas. This weekly Thursday blog post falls today, the day after Christmas. God’s Christmas gift to all of us is the fourth advent candle: love. Because we have the first…
Without looking back at last year’s writing, my recollection is we discovered one candle leads to the next so by the time we’ve lit them all, our faith shines brightly for all to see. The hope we have in Jesus provides us with peace greater than any the world might…
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…
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…