Creative Space for Wanderers
Read: The book of Daniel includes favorite stories from my youth as well as that of our children. I’m confident this has been the case for many people, literally for centuries–even before Gutenberg’s printing press! I’m in no hurry to run through the book, but it is only a few chapters, so we’ll see how …
Read: We pick up where we left off yesterday through the end of Ezekiel. This time focused on restoration of the priesthood and Israel, the allocation of the land and the reinstatement of the rituals and offerings. It’s unlikely that we would get excited about these details, but those who are in exile, banished from …
Read: Today we are treated to a vision that speaks to the people in exile, that offers them hope in a desperate time. We have to jump toward the end of this section to gain an understanding for this scripture: “Write these down before them so that they may be faithful to its design and …
Read: From all appearances we’re taken to the end of time in the reading this morning, a time when God will show his ultimate power and might. There’s a lot of discussion amongst scholarly writing, probably dissertations written on the subject, a rather provocative subject for many. While I look forward to the final days …
Read: As I obediently work my way through the Old Testament, I’m so amazed how God speaks through our ancient ancestors. The lessons we are offered in God’s amazing Bible all point to a loving Father that looks forward to the day when we all live in complete unity. Crazy to think about. We’re nearly …
Read: There is a lot to consider in these two chapters, but I hope that they encourage us to be a witness to the world, to be accountable to whatever our calling may be as we live out our lives for Christ. Ezekiel’s Call as a Watchman Revisited Flashback to chapter 3, here we are …
Continue reading “People Will Recognize Ezekiel; God Is The Shepherd”
Read: It’s always interesting how God speaks to me as I read His words and attempt to listen to His voice. In the beginning, as I read through the verses, I catalog those that seem to capture the story and provide a synopsis of what is happening. I try to be concise, to appreciate the …
Read: Jerusalem is destroyed, it’s splendor is lost, but it’s not alone. The reading today outlines many who are affected by the sweeping conquests of the Babylonians. Here’s a brief summary of those who mocked God’s chosen: A Prophecy against Ammon : Because you said “Aha!” over my sanctuary when it was desecrated… A Prophecy …
Continue reading “Ezekiel’s Prophecies About Neighboring Nations”
Read: The last chapter in part one of Ezekiel compares Jerusalem to a cooking pot, the chosen are cooked along with the pot itself, one more parable for our ancestors to consider. The last section gives us something ponder: Ezekiel’s wife dies suddenly. The Lord tells Ezekiel and gives him direction to use this as …
Read: We’re nearing the end of the words against Jerusalem through Ezekiel, hard words to read for sure. Don’t miss if you read nothing else. Judgment on Jerusalem’s Sins Chapter 22 provides a summary and list of offenses found in the holy city of Jerusalem, the choice place for the chosen people. You city that …
Continue reading “Jerusalem Convicted; The Gap; Two Prostitutes: Samaria and Jerusalem”