September 6 | God is the Good Shepherd
Today’s Reading: Read Ezekiel 34:1-20, 25-31 Do you know what a shepherd’s job is? What responsibilities does a shepherd have? A shepherd keeps his sheep...
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September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024
Ezekiel 29-32
In Ezekiel 29-32, God announces severe judgments against Egypt. These prophecies detail Egypt's downfall, depicting it as divine retribution for their arrogance and betrayal of Israel, forecasting a desolation so severe that the land will be uninhabited and desolate for forty years, before a humbled restoration.
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September 5 | Who do you trust?
Today’s Reading: Read Ezekiel 29 Today we will read about the nation of Egypt. What do you remember about Egypt? Here’s a quick review. Remember,...
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September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024
Ezekiel 25-28
In Ezekiel 25-28, God declares judgments against neighboring nations like Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia, condemning them for their gleeful reactions to Israel's misfortunes. The prophecies extend to Tyre and Sidon, portraying their downfall through vivid imagery and emphasizing God’s sovereignty and justice over the pride and wickedness of nations.
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September 4 | God defends Israel!
Today’s Reading: Read Ezekiel 25 Can you think of a time when you’ve done something wrong and you have had to experience a consequence because...
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Ezekiel: Restoration, Judgment, and God’s Extraordinary Use of Ordinary People
In this thought-provoking episode of Sermon Notes, Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball delve into the profound themes found in the book of Ezekiel, exploring the significant ways non-super individuals are used by God to accomplish extraordinary purposes.
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September 3, 2024
September 3, 2024
Ezekiel 21-24
In Ezekiel 21-24, God communicates through Ezekiel, using powerful symbols like an unsheathed sword and a boiling pot to declare inevitable judgment and purification upon Israel for their sins. The vivid prophecies and dramatic enactments reveal the severity of God's wrath against corruption and the hope of restoration.
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September 3 | Disappointment in Disobedience
Today’s Reading: Read Ezekiel 22:8; 23:35; 24:1-2, 25-27 Ezekiel lived in Jerusalem at the time of the first attack on that city by the Babylonian...
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September 2, 2024
September 2, 2024
Ezekiel 17-20
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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September 2 | God’s Plan for Restoration
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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September 1 | Week 35 Gospel Conversation Opportunity
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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August 31, 2024
August 31, 2024
Ezekiel 13-16
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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