Ezekiel 37 and 47 represent two distinct imageries that complement each other. One being the valley, the other being the river. It seems that if we take the chapters chronologically and symbolically it would seem before we can see the river flow we must visit the valley first. First the Spirit of the Lord lifts... Continue Reading →
RESTORATION: Lessons from the Captivity Part 3: When priests need to be prophets
Ezekiel 1 introduces us to a High Priest who through the captivity, loses the sanctuary. It isn't until the 30th year that God comes to him in a new dimension. It is no more sacrifices of animals, nor of incense, nor the intercessions in the Holy Place. Now is to act in faith and believe... Continue Reading →
RESTORATION: Lessons from the Captivity: Introduction
Our first theme for 2025 is RESTORATION. I am considering the entire 70-year period in the history of Israel. It can teach us much regarding restoration. While we can learn lessons from history, we must also seek God to achieve and receive restoration in our day. We need to understand the deeper requirements for experiencing... Continue Reading →
Defining Judgment: when leaders lead a nation astray. Ezekiel 11
Moreover the spirit lifted me up, and brought me unto the east gate of the Lord’s house, which looketh eastward: and behold at the door of the gate five and twenty men; among whom I saw Jaazaniah the son of Azur, and Pelatiah the son of Benaiah, princes of the people. 2 Then said he unto... Continue Reading →