Monthly Archives: September 2022

repentance begins here

20220910 repentance begins here Ezekiel 18:10-13 (JDV) Ezekiel 18:10 “But suppose the man has a violent son, who sheds blood and does any of these things,Ezekiel 18:11 though the father has done none of them. Indeed, when the son eats … Continue reading

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the righteous will certainly live

20220909 the righteous will certainly live Ezekiel 18:5-9 (JDV) Ezekiel 18:5 “Suppose a man is righteous and does what is just and right:Ezekiel 18:6 He does not eat at the mountain shrines or look to the idols of the house … Continue reading

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defense or defender

20220908 defense or defender Ezekiel 18:1-4 (JDV) Ezekiel 18:1 The word of Yahveh happened to me. This is what it said:Ezekiel 18:2 “What do you mean by using this proverb concerning the land of Israel: ‘The fathers eat sour grapes, … Continue reading

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birds of every kind

20220907 birds of every kind Ezekiel 17:22-24 (JDV) Ezekiel 17:22 ” ‘This is what the Lord Yahveh says: I will take a sprig from the lofty top of the cedar and plant it. I will pluck a tender sprig from … Continue reading

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no cheating

20220906 no cheating Ezekiel 17:16-21 (JDV) Ezekiel 17:16 ” ‘As I live – this is the declaration of the Lord Yahveh – he will die in Babylon, in the land of the king who put him on the throne, whose … Continue reading

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price of escape

20220905 price of escape Ezekiel 17:11-15 (JDV) Ezekiel 17:11 The word of Yahveh happened to me. This is what it said:Ezekiel 17:12 “Now say to that rebellious house, ‘Don’t you know what these things mean? ‘ Tell them, ‘Notice, the … Continue reading

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will it flourish?

20220904 will it flourish? Ezekiel 17:9-10 (JDV) Ezekiel 17:9 “You are to say, ‘This is what the Lord Yahveh says: Will it flourish? Won’t he tear out its roots and strip off its fruit so that it shrivels? All its … Continue reading

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leaving God out of the picture

20220903 leaving God out of the picture Ezekiel 17:7-8 (JDV) Ezekiel 17:7 ” ‘But there was another large eagle with powerful wings and thick plumage. Notice this vine bent its roots toward him! It stretched out its branches to him … Continue reading

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the first eagle

20220902 the first eagle Ezekiel 17:1-6 (JDV) Ezekiel 17:1 The word of Yahveh happened to me. This is what it said:Ezekiel 17:2 “Son of Adam, pose a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel.Ezekiel 17:3 You are … Continue reading

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another covenant

20220901 another covenant Ezekiel 16:59-63 (JDV) Ezekiel 16:59 ” ‘You see, this is what the Lord Yahveh says: I will deal with you according to what you have done since you have thought lightly of the oath by breaking the … Continue reading

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