Category Archives: prophecy

seven years free fuel

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 39 The complete and utter destruction of the armies of Magog and the alliance of nations against Israel results in a great feast for the birds of the air, seven months defilement of the borderlands, and seven years free … Continue reading →

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bad news for Magog

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

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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watchman

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

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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many nations

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 26 Tyre assumed that Jerusalem’s bad fortune would give them breathing room, so they would prosper.  A remote neighbor to the north, they thought they could survive and thrive by ignoring Judah’s calamity.  Not so.  The LORD promised to … Continue reading →

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marked off in the map

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 21 One of the prophecies here depicts Nebuchadnezzar using several means of divination to decide where to attack next.  He decides to follow the sign, and attack Jerusalem.  In doing so, he is following a path marked off in … Continue reading →

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intervention failed

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 20 A group of elders make an appointment with Ezekiel in order to consult with him.  They hope that their obvious display of solidarity and authority will take this errant prophet off guard and that he will come to … Continue reading →

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hearts of stone

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 11:14-25 The glory of the LORD is departing Jerusalem, but with a promise to return when the exiles return, with a new heart and spirit of obedience and authenticity.  They will have hearts of flesh instead of stone. He … Continue reading →

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it will get worse

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 8 Ezekiel sees several visions of what is going on among the people of Israel, and they disgust him.  But the LORD keeps telling him that he will see still greater abominations than these.  It is not comforting to … Continue reading →

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treasures to trash

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 7 Ezekiel condemns the people for taking pride in things, and says that when the wrath of God hits them, those things will be revealed to be worthless to save them.  Those not immediately killed by the sword will … Continue reading →

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reassignment

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 4-5:4 Recently, I was reading a local health magazine.  One of the articles was about healthy breads and cereals.  It featured a brand of bread called Ezekiel 4:9.  It actually does appeal to me more than the normal stuff, … Continue reading →

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