Bible Pathways - September 7, 2005
September 7
Read Ezekiel 22 -- 24
In Today's
Sins of
Ezekiel was a prophet to the exiles in
The next morning, news of Ezekiel's unusual reaction to his wife's death caused concern among the exiles, who asked: Wilt thou not tell us what these things are to us? (24:19). Then came the tragic declaration from God through Ezekiel: Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane My Sanctuary (the
Eventually, a messenger who had escaped the devastation of
Often we see people grieving over material losses, but showing little concern for their own, or their children's, eternal welfare. Jesus cautioned His disciples that they should not be preoccupied with earthly things, not even daily needs: For all these things do the nations (Gentiles) of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. But rather seek (earnestly strive after) . . . the
Christ Revealed:
In the denunciation of
Word Studies:
22:7 set light by father and mother = treated parents with contempt; 22:12 gifts = bribes; 23:16 doted upon = lusted after; 23:20 paramours = illicit lovers; 24:17 tire = turban.
Prayer Needs:
Pray for The English International Shortwave Radio Broadcast in honor of George N Irwin · Staff: Mike Moore · Government Officials: Sen. Daniel Inouye (HI) and Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald (CA) · Country: Mongolia (3 million) in east-central Asia · Major language: Khalkha Mongol · As a 70-year era of communism wanes, Bibles are now on sale in the capital, Ulaanbaatar · 29% Shamanist; 2% Buddhist; 2% Muslim; .2% Christian · Prayer Suggestion: Thank God in prayer for His faithfulness to His Word and His desire that all come to repentance (II Peter 3:9).
Optional
Memory Verse for the Week: Titus 1:16