God’s judgment toward Israel was set. For many years they had followed the ways of idols instead of worshiping the one true God who had chosen them from among all nations to be His people—an example to the whole world. Yet the nation failed; they abandoned God, dishonored His commandments and statutes, and did not revere Him. Therefore, judgment was inevitable….
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Chapter 5 – Ezekiel
God instructs Ezekiel to shave his beard and hair. Take scales to weigh and divide the hair. 1/3 of it shall be burned in fire in the midst of the city when the days of the siege are finished 1/3 he shall take and strike around it with a sword 1/3 to scatter in the wind.
Chapter 4 – Ezekiel
God also instructed Ezekiel to lie on his left side, Ezekiel was to bear the iniquity of the house of Israel. The number of days he lied on his side reflects the number of years the house of Israel will be held captive for their iniquity. 390 days on his left side for Israel and 40 days on his right side for the people of Judah.
Chapter 3 -Ezekiel
And God says to go to the house of Israel and speak my words to them. God was not sending him to an unfamiliar people with a hard language, he emphasised had that been the case they would have listened. But sending them to Israel who will not listen to Ezekiel because they will not listen to God.
Chapter 2 – Ezekiel
God sent Ezekiel to them regardless of whether they listened to him or not. God described Israel as a rebellious nation. But that they will know that a prophet had been among them.
Chapter 1 – The Book of Ezekiel
This post is part of an ongoing series documenting my readings on the book of Ezekiel. Today, I read Ezekiel chapter 1. Ezekiel has a vision in which he sees a whirlwind coming out of the north, a great cloud with raging fire engulfing itself.
I know you
Long before God formed you in the womb, He had you in His heart and mind. He chose to adopt you into His family through Jesus Christ and make you the focus of His eternal love. God chose us.
Stubbornness of Heart
Stubbornness is dangerous. A stubborn attitude, means that you’re not teachable. You’re unwilling to be humble and allow God to guide you. Stubbornness will lead to death. We witnessed stubbornness in the history of the Israelites. Instead, they have followed the stubbornness of their hearts; they have followed the Baals, as their ancestors taught them.”Continue reading “Stubbornness of Heart”
Walk by faith not by sight
For we walk by faith and not by sight ~ 2 Corinthians 5:7 -NKJV What does this verse mean? For context, Paul is writing to the church in Corinth on the assurance of resurrection and awaiting our new heavenly bodies. In the verses prior, Paul mentions that while here on earth we have earthly bodiesContinue reading “Walk by faith not by sight”
Thank you Jesus
Words really can’t express the gratitude I have. But behold here it is!
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