In the previous chapter, God’s words turned toward Egypt. Within the prophesy, we read God would strike Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar’s hand. Ezekiel continued to emphasize that by God’s actions toward Egypt, they—the nations—would know I AM is the Lord. Read Ezekiel 30:1-5. The day of the Lord, a day of…
We find quite a study in literature forms in Ezekiel. Visions, narrative, drama, proverbs, and here in chapter 17, allegory and parable. God is a God of story, and He delights in “happy endings” for His beloved; this chapter includes more treasure from God’s Word. The word of the Lord…
Last week we saw a glimpse of God’s glory revealed in Ezekiel’s first vision. It was set in a cloud, representing God’s Holy presence. Four living creatures that resembled cherubim were the “characters” in Ezekiel’s story. He described their actions, “Each one [of the living creatures] went straight ahead. Wherever…