In this passage, Ezekiel’s personal life formed the object lesson for the Israelites. Not by choice, he lived out Jesus’ description of the cost of following God. Jesus said, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own…
This week God, through Ezekiel, discussed a common theme: Israel’s rebellion and unfaithful living toward Him. God said the people blasphemed Him by forsaking Him. They defied His Lordship in their lives by verbally abusing God and abandoning Him. Strong actions on their part—no wonder the Lord judged them! Read…
Ezekiel used simple, literal language in much of this passage. It’s interesting to note, though, that he used four different words to discuss God’s upcoming judgment of captivity. To shed light on this concept in our language, “captive” means to take prisoner. Another word Ezekiel used means “capture,” which means…
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…