DEFECTIVE LEADERSHIPEzekiel 20–24 “See how each of the princes of Israel who are in you uses his power to shed blood” (Ezek. 22:6). Leaders carry heavy responsibility. They set the moral tone of a nation or community, and are accountable for the flaws and failures of the people they rule over. OverviewIsrael’s history was oneContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
NO BASIS FOR HOPEEzekiel 12–19 ” ’In your days, you rebellious house, I will fulfill whatever I say,’ declares the Sovereign Lord” (Ezek. 12:25). Maybe someday, but not now,” and “Maybe somebody else, but not me,” are still common reactions to warnings about the consequences of sin. This passage reminds moderns that such hopes areContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
THE EMPTIED TEMPLEEzekiel 8–11 “Then the glory of the LORD departed from over the threshold of the temple and stopped above the cherubim” (Ezek. 10:18). No church building, however spectacular, has any value at all unless God’s presence is there. Churches, like Judah’s temple, are vacant unless the Lord is honored, and His presence feltContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
SWORD, FAMINE, PLAGUEEzekiel 4–7 “Because of all your detestable idols, I will do to you what I have never done before and will never do again” (Ezek. 5:9). There are times when the most severe of judgments is absolutely necessary. It was so in Ezekiel’s day. As God’s watchman, the prophet began his ministry byContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
Ezekiel INTRODUCTIONThe Prophet Ezekiel ministered to the exiles in Babylon. His carefully dated prophecies fall between 593 B.C. and 585 B.C. In poetry and in prose rich in allegory, parable, proverb, and prophetic vision, Ezekiel echoed Jeremiah’s call for submission to Babylon. Serving as a watchman, called to give warning of impending danger, the prophetContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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