Good Morning “Little Boats”.  Today we are in Ezekiel 28.This is the last chapter concerning the judgment of Tyre for mocking and taking advantage of Judah.  It begins with focus directly on the Prince. (Ezekiel‬ ‭28‬:‭2‬ ‭ESV‬‬)The Prince of Tyre at the time was a man called Ithobaal II.  He ruled in Ezekiel’s day.  Pride was the fuel of his demise.  But wait, 12 verses in God directs Ezekiel to ...  Read More

Good Morning “Careful Choosers”.  Today we are in Ezekiel 27.Yesterday we began to talk about  the impending judgment of Tyre.  Remember, she was judged because she mocked and took advantage of Judah during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem.  This oracle came to Ezekiel two years into Nebuchadnezzar’s three-year siege of Jerusalem around 587-586 BC.  God is wasting no time responding to Tyre’s act...  Read More

Good Morning “Tsunami Survivors.”  Today we are in Ezekiel 26.Yesterday we were reminded that how we deal with Israel matters. Tyre was the commercial center of the ancient Middle East. In the following three chapters, she comes under the scrutiny of the divine Accountant and judge. The previous chapter dealt mainly with the violence of the nations to the east of Judah, and the following three cha...  Read More

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 up...  Read More

Good Morning “Refined”.  Today we are in Ezekiel 24.Wow… yet another hard chapter.  This one hits hard because Ezekiel has been so very faithful.  Through the years God has asked Ezekiel to use his own life / body as an object lesson in some pretty demanding ways.  Ezekiel was always willing.  One might expect a pat on the back from God.  Today, for the sake of getting His message clearly across t...  Read More

Good Morning “Brides”.  Today we are in Ezekiel 23.Once again the language of this chapter is graphic.  The description of Samaria and Jerusalem as prostitutes is arresting.  Let’s not miss the point.  Gods description of their sin through Ezekiel, is exactly how He sees them.  They / we, are in a betrothed marriage type relationship with Him.  He chose Israel as His wife (Jeremiah 3:14). We the c...  Read More

Good Morning “Intercessors”.  Today we are in Ezekiel 22.It’s hard to read Ezekiel and not get torn up with the description of their judgment.  This particular chapter gives us a pretty clear picture of the destruction that’s coming.  Consider the judgment due our nation, consider the Book of Revelation.  In that day their “courage” fueled by arrogance, and deception wont go very far.“Will your co...  Read More

Good Morning “Seekers of Sound Doctrine.”  Today we are in Ezekiel 21.Ezekiel is once again commanded to prophecy.  This prophecy is to include some performance.  Ezekiel is to mark out two possible routes by drawing a simple map on the ground.The King of Babylon will reach the crossroads and then apply his methods of divination to decide which way to go.  He will cast lots, shoot arrows, and cons...  Read More

Good Morning “Choosers”.  Today we are in Ezekiel 20.Salvation is by Grace through Faith + nothing: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.”‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Lest we even consider the idea that salvation by Grace through Faith (and not through the works of the Law) is only a...  Read More

Good Morning Branches.  Today we are in Ezekiel 19.Judah was looking to herself for rescue and salvation.  Judahs salvation would not come through her “lions”, but through the “Lion of Judah”.The mother of the last kings of Israel, Hamutal, was like a vine planted “by the water.”  Her family grew abundantly, sprawled out, and bore the fruit of success.  Apart from their fruit, grapevines are only ...  Read More

Good Morning “Secure”.  Today we are in Ezekiel 18.“Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’” Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬Do you KNOW Jesus?  Have you “believed”, in Him and received His payment for your sin thus entering into relationship with Him (John 3:16)?  Have you turned from your once sinful ways, and purposed to live according to His (Ephesians 2:1-5)?  ...  Read More

Good Morning “Kingdom Citizens”.  Today we are in Ezekiel 17.3 chapters, three allegories: a vine, a cheating wife, and two eagles. In all three, the rebellion of Judah has been portrayed… together with Gods judgments through the Babylonians.A quick breakdown of the characters herein:Lebanon is fertile Northern Israel - at the time full of tall cedars.  Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, is the ...  Read More