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Ezekiel 39 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com I will pour my Spirit on them the people of Israel. Verse 29b. The chapter closes with this verse and this most important announcement. The New Testament reader has better tools to understand this chapter than Ezekiel’s original audience. We are no longer confused by the ‘sevens’ and the images ofContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 39 Commentary”

Ezekiel 38 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Ezekiel is aware of the messages of the many prophets before him, particularly Isaiah. Verse 17. ‘Gog of the land of Magog’ is probably a code name for Ezekiel’s Babylon. If our guess is true, then the term Babylon itself is yet another code name for a yet-to-come world power. TheContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 38 Commentary”

Ezekiel 37 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com By going back and forth between the beginning and the ‘end’, Ezekiel addresses foundational elements of the Christian faith in an amazingly deeper way. And by repeating himself severally using different visuals, Ezekiel underlines key themes with a rare brilliance. Chapter 37 is a sequel to Chapter 36. The mountains ofContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 37 Commentary”

Ezekiel 36 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The first section deals with the restoration of the mountains of Israel. The LORD promises to settle people on the mountains and prosper them – more than before. Of course, the mountains have had a rough ride! The second section explains it. The people of Israel defiled the land with theirContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 36 Commentary”

Ezekiel 35 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Edom is Israel’s aggressive brother and neighbor. It isn’t a case of one mockingly laughing at the defeat of the opponent in a game of football. Edom’s hatred of Israel is deep-rooted. It goes all the way back to their parents, Jacob and Esau – an age-old grudge. The picture givenContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 35 Commentary”

Ezekiel 34 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com By shepherds, the scripture refers to the many kings that ruled Israel. The general picture is that of failure and disappointment. David’s sons had failed. But the LORD is never one to be outsmarted! He would do it Himself! Who would read these lines without thinking about the LORD Jesus Christ?ContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 34 Commentary”

Ezekiel 33 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com We can clearly see what the LORD is saying to Israel. Yes, you are in trouble because of your wickedness. But you can repent and reverse your downfall. The LORD wants to forgive and restore you. The LORD hates the sight of death – for the wicked. Yes, there is judgmentContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 33 Commentary”

Ezekiel 32 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Ezekiel used different images to describe the fall of Egypt. It is very unlikely that Ezekiel wrote these chapters for the Egyptians. The audience remains the same: the Israelites, be it the remnant at home or the covenant people in the diaspora. They must know that no world power lasts. EgyptContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 32 Commentary”

Ezekiel 31 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com It should be as simple as this: Every civilization has its own day. A time comes for a rise and a time comes for a fall. Assyria is one empire that went up beautifully but it all came down to nothing. The brevity of human endeavors! No empire lasts. Such isContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 31 Commentary”

Ezekiel 30 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “I will dry up the waters of the Nile.” Of course, the LORD never dried up the Nile but the prophet is using graphics to explain Egypt’s diminished fortunes. Babylon will attack and Egypt’s wealth will disappear. Israel’s relationship with Egypt is complex. The patriarchs Abraham and Isaac sought refuge inContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 30 Commentary”