Category Archives: Ezekiel

bad news for Magog

Ezekiel 38 Long after the battles and judgments described elsewhere in his book, another battle and another judgment will occur.  Gog, of the land of Magog will gather an alliance of nations and seek to attack God’s people, as they … Continue reading

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ours in Him

Ezekiel 37 Ezekiel’s message was one of encouragement for Israel and Judah.  God will restore them to life, unity, and give them another David, another covenant, and his presence forever.  The good news for believers in Christ is that all … Continue reading

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reverse people movement

Ezekiel 36 A physical and spiritual revival of Israel is predicted here, but it will not happen as a result of a grass roots repentance.  NO, the LORD will bring the people back home, then he will change their hearts, … Continue reading

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I heard it

Ezekiel 35 The LORD breaks the news to the Edomites that al the time they were gloating over the fate of Israel, he was listening, and he heard it.  Their time is coming.  Because they relished the fact that Israel … Continue reading

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guidance and protection

Ezekiel 34 This prophecy is a corollary to Psalm 23.  In the psalm, David reflects his trust in God, his shepherd.  In this prophecy, the LORD reveals what he will do for his sheep, and what he will do to … Continue reading

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watchman

Ezekiel 33 Ezekiel was appointed watchman over the people, warning them of the LORD’s coming judgment.  But the people listened to his words like they would a song from a professional singer, or a television drama.  It was just entertainment … Continue reading

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Pharaoh laid to rest

Ezekiel 32 The Egyptians had elaborate rituals and ceremonies, and built pyramids to equip and align (they thought) the bodies of their mighty ones just so that they could launch with pride into the next life.  Ezekiel tells the Pharaoh … Continue reading

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those who dominate

Ezekiel 31 The LORD tells Ezekiel to remind Pharaoh that Assyria was once a mighty, dominating nation too.  It had been like a giant cedar tree.  It was so great and beautiful that all the trees in the Garden of … Continue reading

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staff of reed

Ezekiel 29-30 Egypt had proven to be an unreliable ally for Judah, and the LORD punished them by breaking their arms, so that they could not take up the sword against Babylon.  He strengthened the arms of Babylon, and placed … Continue reading

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rescued for holiness

Ezekiel 28 Descriptions of the downfall of Tyre and Sidon serve as the settings for a precious promise.  While all her neighbors will suffer disaster and destruction, God’s people will be gathered from them and brought to a place of … Continue reading

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