This is lent season where every Christian is called upon to spend time in repentance and self examination. Self denial is a spiritual discipline that Jesus taught his disciples. Denying yourself is an essential part of the Christian life. Jesus called upon those who wish to be His followers to reject the natural human inclination[…]
Text: Ezekiel 29:1-21 This chapter, just like the previous chapter, is a curse from Yahweh against pride. In Chapter 29 Satan’s pride brought his downfall, and eventually his eternal condemnation. King Nebuchadnezzar also credits himself with building the empire of Babylon (Dan.4:30), and God humbled him also. In this Chapter, Pharaoh credits himself for creating[…]
Text: Ezekiel 28:1-26 In verses 11-19 we read another lamentation for Tyre, this time for the King, in particular. But in verse 13, we read that this King existed in the Garden of Eden. Further, in verse 14, he is described as a cherub, which is a very great, unique creature, a covering/guardian servant of[…]
Text: Ezekiel 27:1-36 In this chapter of lamentation (sorrow), God is grieving over the destruction of Tyre, which was a just judgment against their wickedness. But, God takes no pleasure in the destruction of wicked persons. God would rather have a wicked person repent and live (Ezek.18:23; Lk.15:7, 10). Everything is God’s creation, including Tyre,[…]
Text: Ezekiel 26: 1-21 The LORD, Yahweh (“Yahweh” is the personal covenantal name of God), is the Creator of all nations, and He has every right to bring curses on all nations, because all humanity is rebellious against Him. Tyre is inside the northern-most tribe of Asher, on the coast, but apparently it was never[…]
Text: Ezekiel 25:1-17 “For thus says the Lord GOD: Because you have clapped your hands and stamped your feet and rejoiced with all the malice within your soul against the land of Israel….” (verse 6, ESV). God is a jealous God who reserves judgement for Himself; He will not allow any other person to do[…]
Text: Ezekiel 24:1-27 “I am the LORD. I have spoken; it shall come to pass; I will do it. I will not go back; I will not spare; I will not relent; according to your ways and your deeds you will be judged, declares the Lord GOD” (verse 14, ESV). This chapter officially announces the[…]
Text: Ezekiel 23:1-40 “Moreover, this they have done to me: they have defiled my sanctuary on the same day and profaned my Sabbaths. For when they had slaughtered their children in sacrifice to their idols, on the same day they came into my sanctuary to profane it. And behold, this is what they did in[…]
This question comes from a heart that is fully surrendered to God. I Chronicles 17:1-16 lays a background to the question David is asking. He wanted to build a house for the Lord in response to the blessings God had bestowed upon him. And when he shared with Prophet Nathan it seemed good. God intervened[…]
Shalom Brethren! The previous Sunday in line with the February theme; “I will build my Church”, we shared on a topic: “The Calling and Mission of the Church” [2 Timothy 4:1-8 & Matthew 28:16- 20]. The Great Commission signifies that Church isn’t supposed to live randomly, there ought to be a purporse for its existence.[…]