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November 16, 2012 – Ezekiel 32 and 33, 2 Peter 1

Ezekiel 32 continues the diatribe against Egypt. Ezekiel 33 speaks to those who are in exile in Babylon. They are called again to repent from their sins. Even if they believe they are righteous, if they commit unrighteous acts they … Continue reading

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November 15, 2012 – Ezekiel 30 and 31, Psalms 123, 124 and 125

Ezekiel 30 and 31 continue to speak of the doom and peril that will come upon Egypt.   Psalm 123 speaks of looking to God on His throne in heaven. It is a plea for mercy from those that love … Continue reading

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November 14, 2012 – Ezekiel 28 and 29, 1 Peter 5

Ezekiel 28 and 29 speak against the prince of Tyre and the pharaoh of Egypt. Both of these kingdoms will fall to Babylon. Those who arrogantly flaunt their disdain for God will ultimately receive their unfortunate reward. They may believe … Continue reading

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November 13, 2012 – Ezekiel 26 and 27, 1 Peter 4

Ezekiel 26 and 27 are judgments against Tyre. Tyre may have been a successful city by human standards but God has the power to lay it to waste. 1 Peter 4 continues to speak about the gospel being proclaimed to … Continue reading

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November 12, 2012 – Ezekiel 24 and 25, 1 Peter 3

Ezekiel 24 speaks of the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem. It will be used up and the people will suffer because of their sin. Ezekiel 25 speaks out against Ammon, Moab, Edom and Philistia enemies of Judah. Even though the people … Continue reading

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November 11, 2012 – Ezekiel 22 and 23, Psalms 120, 121 and 122

Ezekiel 22 and 23 proclaims judgment on Jerusalem and Samaria. Because they have taken the gods of other nations, now those nations will take them. Ezekiel uses very graphic imagery comparing these places to women of ill repute. Psalm 120 … Continue reading

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November 10, 2012 – Ezekiel 20 and 21, 1 Peter 2

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

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November 9, 2012 – Ezekiel 18 and 19, 1 Peter 1

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

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November 8, 2012 – Ezekiel 16 and 17, Psalm 119:145-176

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

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November 7, 2012 – Ezekiel 14 and 15, James 5

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

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