The Spirit of the Lord lifted Ezekiel and brought him to the east gateway of the Lord’s Temple, where he saw twenty-five prominent men of the city.
The Spirit revealed that these men were plotting evil and giving wicked counsel to the people. They deceived the city into a false sense of security, assuring the people that all was well when it was not. So God instructed Ezekiel to prophesy against them….
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Chapter 8 – Ezekiel
The Spirit lifted Ezekiel and transported him to Jerusalem in a vision. Ezekiel was taken to the north gate of the inner courtyardof the Temple, where there was a large idol that had made God very jealous….
Chapter 7 – Ezekiel
God told Ezekiel that utter destruction was coming upon Judah.
Everywhere the people looked, their land would be laid waste, and no hope would remain. God would pour out His anger against Israel because of all their detestable sins. No pity would be shown. The people’s wickedness and pride had reached full bloom, and none of the proud or the wicked would survive….
Chapter 6 – Ezekiel
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….
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.