Tyre’s prince was proud of his position. He believes himself to be a god. NOT SO says the ONLY true God. And He will show the prince just how human he is. Believing the leader to be a god was a not unheard of in the days of the Old Testament for many nations. Egypt […]
God gives Ezekiel a lament for Tyre. She was a very beautiful and prosperous city. But her destruction will bring a lament from those who once knew her. Most of this lament is filled with naming those who traded with Tyre and what they brought to her. It is an extensive list as she is […]
God speaks to Ezekiel against Tyre. Rather than mourning the fall of Jerusalem, they were pleased to profit from it. For this God will bring them low. This is one of the few dated prophecies of Ezekiel. But just because it has a ‘given’ date does NOT mean that it has an ‘end’ date. God […]
God now speaks against Philistia. Their sin is revenge with malice and on a LONG-TERM basis. They didn’t just have wars with Israel, they had blood feuds. From as far back as Israel entering the promised land, they and the Philistines had conflicts. They were one of the nations that they did not drive out […]
God tells Ezekiel that Edom’s turn is coming. They were vengeful against Judah and God will be vengeful against them for it THROUGH Israel. It is said that when you go looking for revenge, you better dig two graves. One for the other person and one for you. Vengeance is costly on BOTH sides. And, […]
