In Ezekiel 17-20, the prophet presents parables and teachings highlighting Israel's unfaithfulness and the consequences of their actions. Ezekiel conveys messages about broken treaties and divine judgment, reinforcing that despite Israel's repeated failures, there remains a promise of restoration and a call to personal responsibility for sin.
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Today’s Reading: Read Ezekiel 17; 18:30-32; 20:5-25, 40-44 How are you with math? When you see an equation like “8 + 2= ?,” is it easy...
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY This week’s reading about God’s presence leaving the temple and Jerusalem was sad, wasn’t it? Thankfully, because of what Jesus did for...
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In Ezekiel 13-16, the prophet condemns Israel's false prophets and idolatrous elders for misleading the people with false visions and divinations, and declares severe judgments against them. Ezekiel uses vivid parables, including one of Jerusalem as an adulterous wife, to illustrate the depth of Israel's betrayal and the inevitable divine punishment, yet he also promises eventual restoration and renewal of the covenant.
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Today’s Reading: Read Ezekiel 13; Ezekiel 14:1-11 Let’s play a game. Choose someone to be the listener; choose someone else to be the direction giver; choose...
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In Ezekiel 9-12, the prophet describes a harrowing vision where those lamenting Jerusalem's sinfulness are marked for preservation, while the rest are destined for slaughter, illustrating divine judgment against corruption. As Ezekiel continues, he witnesses the departure of God's glory from the temple, symbolizing the severe break between God and His people due to their continuous disobedience and idolatry.
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Today’s Reading: Read Ezekiel 9:9; 10:1-18; 11:14-24 For fun today, create a cloud picture. Use some cotton balls and a glue stick and create a...
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In Ezekiel 5-8, the prophet Ezekiel uses dramatic symbolic actions to illustrate the severe judgment awaiting Jerusalem due to its profound idolatry and moral decay. Through vivid visions and direct prophecies, he foretells catastrophic events, emphasizing a remnant that will survive and recall their misdeeds, ultimately recognizing God's justice.
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Today’s Reading: Read Ezekiel 5:1-9, 14-15; 6:1-10; Ezekiel 7, Ezekiel 8 Time for a quick review. Of all the specific instructions that God gave the...
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In Ezekiel 1-4, the prophet Ezekiel, while among the exiles by the Chebar Canal, experiences divine visions marking his prophetic mission. Subsequently, Ezekiel is commissioned to prophesy to a rebellious Israel, using symbolic acts to illustrate the impending siege and hardships Jerusalem will endure due to its iniquities.
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Today’s Reading: Read Ezekiel 1-3; 4:1-4 Have you thought about what you want your job to be when you grow up? Share your thoughts with...
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In this episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, Host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball delve into the book of Lamentations to explore its profound lessons on grief, loss, and God's unwavering faithfulness.
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