JUNE 11 Reading 162 THE EMPTIED TEMPLE Ezekiel 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,Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365 Day Devotional Commentary
JUNE 10 Reading 161 SWORD, FAMINE, PLAGUE Ezekiel 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 prophetContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365 Day Devotional Commentary
Ezekiel JUNE 9 Reading 160 EZEKIEL’S CALL Ezekiel 1–3 “You must speak My words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious. But you, son of man, listen to what I say to you. Do not rebel like that rebellious house; open your mouth and eat what I give you”Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365 Day Devotional Commentary
Ezekiel INTRODUCTION The 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, theContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”
Scottish hate crime Bill threatens gospel freedom -The Christian Institute 21 Jul 2020
The Scottish Government is currently considering introducing new hate crime laws, with Holyrood’s Justice Committee asking for views on the proposed Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill. The closing date for submissions is this Friday. The existing law covers race, but Scottish ministers want to extend it to cover all the other ‘protected characteristics’,Continue reading “Scottish hate crime Bill threatens gospel freedom -The Christian Institute 21 Jul 2020”
