In exile, Ezekiel faced isolation, demotion, and restrictions while delivering God's word of impending judgment against Judah. Verse 25 emphasizes God's absolute authority ("For I am the Lord"), the certainty of His pronouncements ("I will speak...and it will be performed"), and the urgency of repentance for both Judah and Babylon. Despite warnings, hope shines through, echoing themes later echoed by Jesus: God's faithfulness, restoration for the repentant, and the ultimate fulfillment of His word.
Today’s Top Ten List focuses on ten ways Ezekiel’s role as a prophet in the Hebrew Bible parallels or foreshadows aspects of Jesus' ministry in the New Testament. Parallels include the motif of the “suffering servant,” teaching through parables and symbols, and messages of judgment and hope.
The Apostle John’s life is a testimony to the power of intimacy with Jesus. Known as the "beloved disciple," John was transformed by his...
Today we wrap up our three-part series on some specific spiritual goals we might wish to consider for 2021. Scriptures referenced include 2 Peter...
This week we begin Week 3 of a series on the four different kinds of love in the Bible. We turn to eros love....
