Chapter 16 – Ezekiel

God gave another message to Ezekiel, directed at the people of Jerusalem. In it, God spoke of how unfaithful Jerusalem had been, recounting the history of how He had cared for Israel, how no one cared for them until the Lord chose Israel and nurtured her. But then….

Chapter 12 – Ezekiel

God then instructed Ezekiel to pack up his belongings as though preparing for exile. During the day, while the people watched, he was to bring out his belongings as a visible sign. Then, in the evening, while they continued to watch, he was to go out as those going into exile. He was to dig through a wall in their sight and carry his possessions through it. At dusk, he was to lift them onto his shoulder and leave, covering his face so that he could not see the land….

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.