The Shedding of Blood
Ezek 45: The picture of the shed blood begins in Exodus as a picture of God’s overarching protection. Ezekiel is told that in the future,…
The Inner Circle
Ezekiel 44 No matter whether you are a member of a church, social group, or a place, there are some people who are considered to…
Eyes, Ears, and Heart…
Ezekiel 40-41 For Such a Time as This This phrase was given to Queen Esther when she hesitated to speak to her husband, the king,…
The Sovereign Lord…
Ezekiel 38-39 End of the End God has spoken, and it will come to pass that all of God’s enemies will be found in their…
What is on God’s Mind?
Ezekiel 35-37 Ezekiel continues to prophesy what God has told him, but these chapters are particularly confusing for us, and I wonder if it was…
More on the topic of destiny
Ezek 28-31 Destiny Throughout history, there have risen many leaders who boasted of their prowess and their accomplishments. King Solomon warns that those who self-exalt…
“It’s Not Fair!”
Ezekiel 24-28 and beyond. “It’s not fair.” The elders sat around Ezekiel, wondering what was going on and why they were in Babylon. While they…
God looks…
Ezekiel 22 Standing in the Gap As the prophet of God, Ezekiel uses great illustrations to grab our attention and help the exiles understand their…
Oaths and the Stubborn Heart
Ezekiel 20 Oaths Three times God says he raised his hand in an oath to complete an action. We take an oath before a judge…
Choices and Destiny
Ezekiel 19 Yes, you are free to make choices, but you are not free from those consequences. As noted, the rich man in Luke 16:19-31…