Tag Archives: Ezekiel 18

another angel

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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random acts of unfairness

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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repentance defined

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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tolerating the small things

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

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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repentance begins here

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

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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restoring souls

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezekiel 18 Some take this passage as a philosophical bashing of collectivist cultures, among whom were the Israelites.  But the key to understanding the LORD’s complaint is that his people were blaming God for their sin.  They were saying that … Continue reading →

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