Ezekiel

  • Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 28

Deuteronomy 28 - "Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are as scarlet, They…

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Ezekiel 22

Ezekiel 22 - Spiritual sin = practical consequences. This is a fact. Though the OT and NT are under different…

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Ezekiel 21

Ezekiel 21 - Ezekiel was a unique and inspired writer that often used abstract visuals to drive home deep spiritual…

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Ezekiel 20

Ezekiel 20 - For a good part of my adult life, I chased after the hopes and dreams of man.…

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Ezekiel 19

Ezekiel 19 - In this elegy, Ezekiel mourns the lion cubs (kings of Judah) who were brought up by the…

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Ezekiel 18

Ezekiel 18 - Turn away from your sins and live. In this chapter, a foundational Christian belief is described in…

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Ezekiel 17

Ezekiel 17 - Let's start by getting an understanding of the allegory. The first great eagle represents Babylon, or, King…

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Ezekiel 16

Ezekiel 16 - This chapter is an anti-entitlement message. Once again, there is application that is extremely relevant for our…

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Ezekiel 15

Ezekiel 15 - The grapevine was of utmost importance to the agriculture of ancient Israel. Coming off the heels of…

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Ezekiel 14

Ezekiel 14 - After introducing His hand of judgment, God reveals four ways in which He will punish the rebellious…

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Ezekiel 13

Ezekiel 13 - Wow! What a relevant topic! For years, false prophets have been stirring up dissension in order to…

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Ezekiel 12

Ezekiel 12 - "Son of man, what is this proverb you people have concerning the land of Israel, saying, 'The…

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Ezekiel 11

Ezekiel 11 - Although it was written thousands of years ago, Ezekiel 11 has a lot of application for our…

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Ezekiel 10

Ezekiel 10 - Think for a moment about the devastation caused by sin. This was not just a "mistake" or…

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Ezekiel 9

Ezekiel 9 - It's tough to read about the judgment of God with regard to sin, however, it reveals the…

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Ezekiel 8

Ezekiel 8 - The people thought that because the temple was located in Jerusalem, their shameful acts of sin were…

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Ezekiel 7

Ezekiel 7 - The Babylonians invaded Judah twice but the people could not comprehend the severity of the destruction. It's…

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Ezekiel 6

Ezekiel 6 - "However, I will leave a remnant, for you will have those who escaped the sword among the…

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Ezekiel 5

Ezekiel 5 - Each person in Jerusalem was predicted by God to suffer one of three fates. Each of these…

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Ezekiel 4

Ezekiel 4 - Just as Isaiah was asked to walk naked and barefoot for 3 years, Ezekiel is asked to…

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Ezekiel 3

Ezekiel 3 - First, let's paint a backdrop of what Ezekiel is dealing with here. The people of Israel have…

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Ezekiel 2

Ezekiel 2 - It is intriguing to consider that God's Spirit entered Ezekiel in order to empower him to complete…

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Ezekiel 1

Ezekiel 1 - Ezekiel was 25 years old when he was taken into captivity and was 30 when he was…

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  • Revelation

Revelation 21

Revelation 21 - There is a lot of crossover between what Isaiah writes in chapter 65 and the 21st chapter…

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  • Revelation

Revelation 15

Revelation 15 - The divine judgment which was revealed by the seals and proclaimed by the trumpets will now be…

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  • Revelation

Revelation 12

Revelation 12 - The Woman It is out of Israel that the Messiah will come, therefore, it makes sense that…

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  • Revelation

Revelation 11

Revelation 11 - I think a major issue with Revelation 11 is the fact that it relies heavily on Revelation…

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Revelation 10

Revelation 10 - This vision differs from the others for the simple fact that John is engaged in the action…

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  • Revelation

Revelation 7

Revelation 7 - God’s primary motive in our hearts has always been this: transformation. I think it's important to understand…

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Revelation 6

Revelation 6 - I grew up in Berne, Indiana which sits directly on top of the continental divide. If you…

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Revelation 4

Revelation 4 - The Throne We just recently studied the book of Ezekiel and Leviticus which have some strong ties…

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Revelation 2

Revelation 2 - Although these letters are addressed to specific congregations in the first century, I believe they are representative…

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  • Jeremiah

Jeremiah 48

Jeremiah 48 - Moab can trace its ancestry all the way back to Lot. Historically, Israel and Moab experienced times…

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  • Jeremiah

Jeremiah 27

Jeremiah 27 - It is fascinating to me to see the way that God is handling wayward Judah in these…

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  • Isaiah

Isaiah 63

Isaiah 63 - At the beginning of Isaiah 63, we find a familiar theme in Scripture. There is someone with…

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  • Isaiah

Isaiah 23

Isaiah 23 - Babylon was the great city along the eastern side of the ancient world and Tyre was considered…

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Isaiah 20

Isaiah 20 - Let's first set the stage. Coming on the heels of Isaiah 19 and the oracle concerning Egypt,…

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  • Isaiah

Isaiah 14

Isaiah 14 - There are some deep theological principles at work in this chapter. There is also some controversy as…

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  • Ezra

Ezra 10

Ezra 10 - A powerful victory is found here in Chapter 10 with humility and repentance. In fact, the whole…

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  • 2 Kings

2 Kings 25

2 Kings 25 - It's definitely fitting that the fate of Israel was determined at Jericho. “It seems ironic that…

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  • Genesis

Genesis 36

Genesis 36 - The bullet points of Esau's life were not great. God blessed him and his family, but the…

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  • Genesis

Genesis 1

Genesis 1 - In his book, The Good Book, author Deron Spoo gives us perspective on what we should treasure…

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  • John

John 9

John 9 - Jesus and the disciples are out for a stroll when suddenly they encounter a blind man. In…

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  • Nehemiah

Nehemiah 9

Nehemiah 9 - Nehemiah 9 describes a scene of revival. God was working collectively and personally to bring about reflection,…

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  • Zechariah

Zechariah 13

Zechariah 13 - In order to understand this chapter, we must rewind to the end of Zechariah 12. In the…

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  • Joel

Joel 1

Joel 1 - The book of Joel centers around The Day of the Lord. Here is a brief synopsis of…

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  • Psalms

Psalm 133

Psalm 133 - Through Jesus, the Holy Spirit has been poured out over us. Like a priest who would be…

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  • Psalms

Psalm 67

Psalm 67 - Many forget God's original intent when He chose Israel as His people. "I will make a covenant…

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Psalm 51

Psalm 51 - It is known as "The Sinner's Guide" and contains some of the most quoted verses in all…

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  • Mark

Mark 9

Mark 9 - We all know the greatest commandment according to Jesus. Here's a refresher... "Love the Lord your God…

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  • Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 30

Deuteronomy 30 - I was drawn specifically to verse 6 of this chapter because it relates closely to the process…

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Deuteronomy 5

Deuteronomy 5 - False teachers love to cherry-pick verses and twist the context to their liking. A perfect example of…

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  • Ezekiel

Ezekiel 48

Ezekiel 48 - Some view the final chapters of Ezekiel as a literal prophecy to be fulfilled during the end…

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Ezekiel 47

Ezekiel 47 - If we read this chapter as a future prophecy of the end times, we get a picture…

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Ezekiel 45

Ezekiel 45 - Nelson's New Illustrated Commentary points out the emphasis of holiness in this chapter. There are specific details…

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Ezekiel 46

Ezekiel 46 - First, this is a tough chapter to reconcile with our modernized Christian worldview. Second, there are many…

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Ezekiel 44

Ezekiel 44 - "They shall enter My sanctuary; they shall come near to My table to minister to Me and…

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Ezekiel 43

Ezekiel 43 - In chapters 8-11 of Ezekiel, we find the presence of the Lord leaving the temple. This was…

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Ezekiel 42

Ezekiel 42 - The visual created by this chapter draws special interest. From a bird's-eye view, the design of the…

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Ezekiel 41

Ezekiel 41 - The previous chapters of condemnation were hard to swallow. They were, however, necessary. Now, we have entered…

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Ezekiel 40

Ezekiel 40 - Ezekiel's ministry began with a vision of God. The last 9 chapters end with a vision for…

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Ezekiel 39

Ezekiel 39 - Until the time that Jerusalem fell, the message of Ezekiel was negative and full of judgment. Now,…

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Ezekiel 38

Ezekiel 38 - This chapter has gained a lot of attention in recent years as expositors have focused on the…

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Ezekiel 37

Ezekiel 37 - The phrase, "I will be their God and they will be my people" is a familiar phrase.…

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Ezekiel 36

Ezekiel 36 - Verses 22-38 immediately drew my attention. The title over the section reads "I Will Put My Spirit…

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Ezekiel 35

Ezekiel 35 - The land of Edom was just south of the Dead Sea. Located in Edom, we find Mount Seir.…

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Ezekiel 34

Ezekiel 34 - There are so many false teachers out there who twist the message of the Bible to have…

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Ezekiel 33

Ezekiel 33 - The role of watchman that was given to Ezekiel is one of the most fascinating metaphors for…

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Ezekiel 32

Ezekiel 32 - There is really not much to say here other than what has been said over and over…

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Ezekiel 31

Ezekiel 31 - The cedars of Lebanon were highly esteemed as symbols of excellence and domination. They towered up to…

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Ezekiel 30

Ezekiel 30 - The historical validity of this chapter is amazing.  In verse 13-19, God speaks specifically to cities within…

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Ezekiel 29

Ezekiel 29 - God would make His punishment very personal for Egypt. Say that this is what the Sovereign LORD…

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Ezekiel 28

Ezekiel 28 - This chapter raises a lot of questions. From where did Ezekiel derive his imagery used in this…

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Ezekiel 27

Ezekiel 27 - What kind of future is in store for those who ferociously cling to their pride and arrogance?…

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Ezekiel 26

Ezekiel 26 - Tyre was attacked at least five different times until 332 BC. The reason none of these were…

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Ezekiel 25

Ezekiel 25 - It's easy to read the first 24 chapters of Ezekiel and think that God is only concerned…

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Ezekiel 24

Ezekiel 24 - Ministry is hard. And I don't just mean formal ministry positions. I really mean following Jesus is…

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Ezekiel 23

Ezekiel 23 - "Playing harlot" can generally refer to any type of sinful behavior. In this case, it would be…

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