Ezekiel chapter 33 is sort of a "turning point" in the Book. Chapters 1-32 mostly deal with "judgment," with only sight intervals of "grace." But chapters 33 through 48 (generally) seem to concentrate more on "hope," a much brighter future for Israel … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZEKIEL, CHAPTER 32, “HELL!”
The word "pit" is used six times in Ezekiel chapter 32. A thirty-two verse "funeral dirge" pronounced by God on the wicked nation of Egypt. But first, verses 1-6 are astounding on their own. God compares Egypt to a "young lion" (fierce and … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZEKIEL, CHAPTER 31, LEARNING FROM HISTORY
Ezekiel chapter 31 is both a History Lesson and a superb Metaphor, both created then interpreted by our Almighty God. Egypt (the chapter's focus) is again being warned about coming judgment. Here's the reasoning of the chapter in a few words: … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZEKIEL, CHAPTER 30, “QUOTES!”
I made a little booklet once, calling it a compilation of "Pauline-isms!" Quaint sayings, unusual phrases or clauses, from the mouth of the greatest statesman Christianity has ever had, since Jesus anyway. I am tempted to try the same approach to … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZEKIEL, CHAPTER 29, VERSES 17-21
I particularly enjoy the Lessons that give me the leisure of discussing a few verses, rather than many! Although I delight in the "chapter surveys" as well. And since Ezekiel preaches a total of seven sermons against Egypt, we're going to slow down a … [Continue reading]
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