The Sweet Honey of God’s Word – Eze 3
As God continued to prepare Ezekiel to be a prophet to Israel, we read that he is given a scroll (“roll”) to eat. He is to eat it and then go speak to the house of Israel. As he opens
When God Calls You – Eze 2
There are various “calls” in the Bible such as the call to salvation, the call to holiness, and the call to service. In Ezekiel 1-3, we have Ezekiel’s call and commissioning to be a prophet. There are some principles that
Visions of God – Eze 1
Ezekiel begins with an awesome vision of God and His glory (v.1,28). Ezekiel is one of the captives in Babylon. He is going to be one of God’s prophets. But before he goes out to do God’s work, he must
Remember Us, O Lord – Lam 5
Lamentations 5 shows us just how low sin will take us. It leaves people hungry, empty, violated, enslaved, tortured, and joyless. Of course, sin promises much more than this, but this where it eventually takes us. The people of Jerusalem
Brought Down from the Inside – Lam 4
From the outside, Jerusalem’s walls seemed invincible. All the kings and people of the earth agreed that there was no way to get in from the outside (v.12). The Bible Knowledge Commentary says this about Jerusalem: Jerusalem was a mighty
You and God – Lam 3
This chapter takes on a very personal tone, as the writer expresses how God’s dealings with the nation affected him and others directly. We read of God’s chastening (v.1-18), God’s mercy (v.19-39), and man’s repentance and deliverance (v.40-66). We need
Sin Destroys Everyone – Lam 2
War is no respecter of persons. It usually impacts all people, all ages, and all classes, especially those who are most helpless. When Babylon invaded Jerusalem, the old, the young, men, women, helpless infants were all killed in the fray.
The Awful Consequences of Sin – Lam 1
Jerusalem was the greatest city in the world. She was full of people. Jewish people and God-fearers would come from all over the world to worship God there. The beauty and prosperity of the city were beyond compare. But now,
Keep Trusting & Hoping – Jer 52
Sometimes God’s promises and God’s truth takes a very long time to be fulfilled. Waiting on fulfillment can be hard and discouraging. Discouragement can lead to doubt. Such was the situation during the days of Jeremiah. He prophesied the destruction
Sink and Not Rise – Jer 51
Epic. Awesome. Terrible. That’s the way Jeremiah’s prophecies end. Jeremiah 50-51 spells out in great detail how God will destroy the destroyer – Babylon. Babylon’s aggressive oppression was used by God to punish many other nations (v.7). Now, it was