Good Morning “Philosemite’s”. Today we are in Ezekiel 25.
There’s a word that may be new to you. What does it even mean? We’ll get there…
The siege on the city of Jerusalem began on January 15, 588 BC, and lasted three years until January 8, 585 BC. As the city fell for the final time and the remaining Jews were either killed or enslaved, Israel’s enemies celebrated. God was bringing His wrath upon His people with the ultimate goal of restoration - as His covenant with them demanded (Exodus 19-24). They continually disregarded Gods Word through His Prophets and deceived themselves into believing God looked the other way in regard to their sin and idolatry. So… as a nation they would experience devastation, and eventually, one day, restoration.
This battle lasts 3 years, giving Ezekiel time to prophecy against all Israel’s enemy nations - those who had something to do with Israel’s fall, as well as those who mocked their judgment. That’s the section we enter into now, and it runs from Chapters 25-32. It’s a bridge between the messages of judgment and visions of Israel’s glory in the Kingdom to come.
This section answers a fundamental concern for the Jewish people… How can God deal with His own people so harshly while leaving Israel’s enemies alone? First let’s remember, we are always hardest on those we love… because we love them. We care about their future and their end. However; in this case, dealing with Israel’s enemies was also a part of Gods covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12:3). In fact it was written into the very Law Israel was called to live by (Deuteronomy 30:4-8).
In a world growing in antisemitism (anti-Jew, or anti-Israel in today’s context) may these chapters serve as yet another reminder… When all the dust settles, we better find ourselves “Philosemite’s”. Phil what semites?
The word Philosemite was originally coined by antisemites as an insult to those who supported Israel. We know Phileo in the Greek is “brotherly love”. Semite’s are the Jews. We are not anti-Jew (Antisemite’s). Biblically we ought to be - “Philosemites” (Galatians 3:26-29).
Love you all! Dig in!
There’s a word that may be new to you. What does it even mean? We’ll get there…
The siege on the city of Jerusalem began on January 15, 588 BC, and lasted three years until January 8, 585 BC. As the city fell for the final time and the remaining Jews were either killed or enslaved, Israel’s enemies celebrated. God was bringing His wrath upon His people with the ultimate goal of restoration - as His covenant with them demanded (Exodus 19-24). They continually disregarded Gods Word through His Prophets and deceived themselves into believing God looked the other way in regard to their sin and idolatry. So… as a nation they would experience devastation, and eventually, one day, restoration.
This battle lasts 3 years, giving Ezekiel time to prophecy against all Israel’s enemy nations - those who had something to do with Israel’s fall, as well as those who mocked their judgment. That’s the section we enter into now, and it runs from Chapters 25-32. It’s a bridge between the messages of judgment and visions of Israel’s glory in the Kingdom to come.
This section answers a fundamental concern for the Jewish people… How can God deal with His own people so harshly while leaving Israel’s enemies alone? First let’s remember, we are always hardest on those we love… because we love them. We care about their future and their end. However; in this case, dealing with Israel’s enemies was also a part of Gods covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12:3). In fact it was written into the very Law Israel was called to live by (Deuteronomy 30:4-8).
In a world growing in antisemitism (anti-Jew, or anti-Israel in today’s context) may these chapters serve as yet another reminder… When all the dust settles, we better find ourselves “Philosemite’s”. Phil what semites?
The word Philosemite was originally coined by antisemites as an insult to those who supported Israel. We know Phileo in the Greek is “brotherly love”. Semite’s are the Jews. We are not anti-Jew (Antisemite’s). Biblically we ought to be - “Philosemites” (Galatians 3:26-29).
Love you all! Dig in!
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