Monthly Archives: October 2013

the delight of your eyes

Ezekiel 24 A corroded pot defiles everything in it, and bits are taken out indiscriminately, symbolizing those who die in the siege. Then, Ezekiel faces his greatest challenge.  The LORD tells him his wife will die, and he is not … Continue reading

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your sister’s cup

Ezekiel 23 This is another one of those PG passages in Scripture.  It describes the judgment upon Jerusalem and the reason for it. Jerusalem lusted after the young studs of Babylon like her sister Samaria had lusted after the young … Continue reading

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all dross

Ezekiel 22 The LORD looked for some shining example of moral purity and obedience to the covenant.  He found no silver – it was all dross.  They were all murderers, idolaters, inconsiderate, defiled,  lewd and greedy.  Therefore, the LORD will … Continue reading

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