Monthly Archives: September 2022
their rules
20220920 their rules Ezekiel 20:18-21a (JDV) Ezekiel 20:18 ” ‘Then I said to their children in the open country, “Don’t follow the prescriptions of your fathers, defile yourselves with their idols, or keep their rules.Ezekiel 20:19 I am Yahveh your … Continue reading
the guidance of grace
20220919 the guidance of grace Ezekiel 20:13b-17 (JDV) Ezekiel 20:13b So I considered pouring out my wrath on them in the open country to put an end to them.Ezekiel 20:14 But I acted for the sake of my name so … Continue reading
his Sabbaths
20220918 his Sabbaths Ezekiel 20:8b-13a (JDV) Ezekiel 20:8b So I considered pouring out my wrath on them, exhausting my anger against them within the land of Egypt.Ezekiel 20:9 But I acted for the sake of my name, so that it … Continue reading
repulsive things that they prized
20220917 repulsive things that they prized Ezekiel 20:1-8a (JDV) Ezekiel 20:1 In the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth day of the month, some of Israel’s elders came to investigate Yahveh, and they sat down in front … Continue reading
out from the main branch
20220916 out from the main branch Ezekiel 19:10-14 (JDV) Ezekiel 19:10 Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, planted by the water; it was fruitful and full of branches because of abundant water.Ezekiel 19:11 It had strong branches, … Continue reading
she reared her cubs
20220915 she reared her cubs Ezekiel 19:1-9 (JDV) Ezekiel 19:1 “As for you, take up a dirge for the princes of Israel,Ezekiel 19:2 and say: What was your mother? A lioness! She lay down among the lions; she reared her … Continue reading
another angel
20220914 another angel Ezekiel 18:30-32 (JDV) Ezekiel 18:30 “Therefore, house of Israel, I will judge each one of you according to his ways.” This is the declaration of the Lord Yahveh. “Repent and turn from all your rebellious acts, so … Continue reading
random acts of unfairness
20220913 random acts of unfairness Ezekiel 18:25-29 (JDV) Ezekiel 18:25 “But you say, ‘Yahveh’s way isn’t fair.’ Now listen, house of Israel: Is it my way that is unfair? Instead, isn’t it your ways that are unfair?Ezekiel 18:26 When a … Continue reading
repentance defined
20220912 repentance defined Ezekiel 18:19-24 (JDV) Ezekiel 18:19 But you may ask, ‘Why doesn’t the son suffer punishment for the father’s violation? ‘Since the son has done what is just and right, carefully observing all my prescriptions, he will certainly … Continue reading
tolerating the small things
20220911 tolerating the small things Ezekiel 18:14-18 (JDV) Ezekiel 18:14 “Now notice he has a son who sees all the failures his father has committed, and though he sees them, he does not do likewise.Ezekiel 18:15 He does not eat … Continue reading
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