God tells Ezekiel that the shepherds of Israel are failing in their duties. “They have abandoned MY sheep”, says the Lord. Any who have spent any time in scripture know that God is not talking about four-legged sheep. He is speaking of His people and those charged with leading them. This includes spiritual, political, and […]
God calls for His people to listen closely to what He has to say, and to DO IT. They are listening to Ezekiel, but not acting. Their blood is on their own heads. God has been speaking through Ezekiel to His people for YEARS. Many come to hear what God has to say, but most […]
God gives Ezekiel prophecies regarding Egypt’s judgments several times over the years. Bottom line, Egypt doesn’t have a chance against God. These five chapters in Ezekiel deal with Egypt’s judgment, but they are given to Ezekiel over several years. Most of them happen during a two-year span, 10th to 12th year, while one occurs in […]
God continues on with His judgment against Israel’s neighbors. When He is done, He tells Ezekiel that there will be “No more briars” to bother Israel when they are restored. I’m curious as to why God doesn’t give a reason for Sidon’s fall. What did she do to Israel? Is it because, like Sodom and […]
Tyre was ready to plunder Judah after her fall. “Let’s replenish our storehouses!” So, God tells Ezekiel of Tyre’s fall for her attitude. An image popped into my mind as I thought about Tyre’s response to Israel’s distress. I’m reminded of videos of rioters. When the riots are at their highest point of madness, people […]