The restoration that Ezekiel tells about does not refer to the feeble remnant that returned to Jerusalem after the seventy years of captivity (see Ezra and Nehemiah) for it is a restoration from all nations (Ezekiel 36:24).
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Predictions after the Siege of Jerusalem--Judah's restoration (cont.)
Shepherds of Israel had proven faithless to the people, the flock had been scattered; but now Jehovah will set up a Shepherd, "my Servant David." (Read Ezekiel 34:23-24) This, no doubt, refers to the Davidic Covenant and to the seed of David, the Messiah. Look up this series of passages: II Samuel 7:16; Psalm 89:20-36; Isaiah 7:13-14; 9:6-7; 11:1-12; Jeremiah 23:2-7; Ezekiel 37:21-28; Hosea 3:4-5; Luke 1:30-33; Acts 2:29-31; 15:14-17. All this reveals that the future blessing of Israel will come with the Messiah, David's Son. When the Jews rejected Jesus, they did not thwart God's plan or defeat His purpose for in Acts we read that He was raised from the dead to sit on David's throne, and He will return for that prupose (Acts 2:30).
Monday, April 18, 2011
Predictions after the Siege of Jerusalem---Judah's Restoration (Read Ezekiel 33-48)
We now can look into the future and see the final restoration and glory of Israel. God will gather together His scattered people. God says over and over, "I will, I will."
Predictions after the Siege of Jerusalem---Judah's Restoration (Read Ezekiel 33-48)
We now can look into the future and see the final restoration and glory of Israel. God will gather together His scattered people. God says over and over, "I will, I will."
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Predictions during the Siege of Jerusalem---Judgment against Judah's enemies
(Read Ezekiel 25-32)
Ezekiel's gloomy predictions are completed. (Ezekiel 1-24) With the news of the fall of Jerusalem he immediately begins to prophesy about the future restoration of Israel. God often reveals a bright picture of Israel's future against the backdrop of divine judgment. (See Ezekiel 33-48.) But before Israel is restored to her land those who are her enemies must be put out of the way. So at this point we hear of the future doom of these foreign powers. First we hear of her near neighbors who have insulted and harassed her anad then of the more distant and more powerful ones. God pronounces His judgment upon Ammon, Moab, Tyre, Sidon and Egypt for their sins against Israel. All of these powers were ancient enemies of Israel. They dated back before the days of the
Ezekiel 29-32 tells of the colllapse of Egypt. The mighty Nebuchadnezzar with his terrible army will deal a crushing blow and Egypt will be devastated.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
The Watchman and the Four Symbols (cont.)
The next chapters reveal the past sins of both Samaria and Jerusalem, and the punishment, and instructions in righteousness for the elders of Israel. (See Ezekiel 11:22-24: 27) God says, I will give them one heart....a new spirit I will put within them....they shall be my people....I will be their God (see Ezekiel 11:19-20). God wants a religious experience of the heart. God will give His people a new spirit. (See Ezekiel 18:31; 36:26)
Friday, April 15, 2011
The Watchman and the Four Symbols (cont.)
All of these visions and symbols reveal the method of Ezekiel's prophecy. This is the method used in Daniel and Revelation.
The prophet was shown the way the people had profaned the temple of Jehovah. This justified, to the new generation, the national punishment. ( See Ezekiel 8:1-11: 12)
The prophet pled that Jehovah spare a remnant and Jehovah promised to be a "little sanctuary" to them in the land of their exile. He promised to restore them finally. (See Ezekiel 11:13-21.)
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