Monthly Archives: November 2012

In Ezekiel 20 and 21 the elders have come to counsel with Ezekiel. God recounts how time after time the people of Israel have received God’s mercy only to revert to their sinful ways. God does not want to give … Continue reading →

Ezekiel 18 and 19 states that no longer will future generations pay for the sins of the present generation. Until this time the children and children’s children also paid for the sins of the present generation. Now everyone will be … Continue reading →

Ezekiel 16 contains a very explicit allegory of Jerusalem as a woman. God claimed Jerusalem, cared for her and made a covenant with her and yet she strayed. Now she must endure punishment for her actions. God promises to restore … Continue reading →

In Ezekiel 14 and 15 some of the elders have come to Ezekiel. While they still worship idols they also want to consult with him as if to hedge their bets. The Lord is not fooled by this activity. He … Continue reading →

Ezekiel 12 and 13 begins with Ezekiel acting out the exile of the leadership of Israel. They will be held account. It is interesting that God allows some of the sinful to escape so that they will be able to … Continue reading →

Ezekiel 10 and 11 speak about the cherubim that surround God’s throne. They are the living creatures introduced in chapter 1. They are able to see in all directions. Each one has four faces: a cherub, a human, a lion … Continue reading →

In Ezekiel 8 and 9 Ezekiel is taken to Jerusalem in a vision. He is shown the abominations that the elders and people are committing against God. The people believe that they are free to do these things because they … Continue reading →

In Ezekiel 6 and 7 God speaks against the high places where the people worshiped idols. Those that practice such abominations will be destroyed. Their land will become desolate. They will experience disaster after disaster. It is amazing that this … Continue reading →

In Ezekiel 4 and 5 God has Ezekiel symbolically represent Israel and Jerusalem. He represents their punishment through his actions. As they see what he is doing they will learn what God is doing to them. Ezekiel will explain his … Continue reading →

In Ezekiel 2 and 3 the human form in the glory of the Lord tells Ezekiel to speak to the people of Israel. He is to confront those who have sinned and warn the righteous. They will have no excuse … Continue reading →