Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Ezekiel 29 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Egypt’s problem is very interesting. First: for claiming ownership of the Nile. “My Nile is my own, and I have made it for myself.” Second: “They have been [only] a staff made of [fragile] reeds to the house of Israel”. The Nile delta is one of the world’s largest river deltas.ContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 29 Commentary”

Ezekiel 28 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Ezekiel is unique in its usage of visuals. We have graphics everywhere! So rich is Ezekiel’s imagery set that the closing Book of the Bible repeats many of them. It is a testament to the book’s timeless insights. Yes, looking forward but also looking backward.Ezekiel is the first one to solidlyContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 28 Commentary”

Ezekiel 27 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com There is something unique about Tyre. It is a multicultural society. It is a grouping of the finest brains from around the region. Just about everyone is doing business with Tyre. It is a commercial hub with a thriving economy. Why is Ezekiel bothered with such details? Fine details of unintendedContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 27 Commentary”

Ezekiel 26 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Tyre is mentioned in several places in the Bible as a commercial center – a major trading port. Like any other city, it was the center of activity and consequently, wickedness. In Luke 10 verses 13 and 14, the LORD Jesus Christ references Tyre’s sinfulness and the consequent fall of theContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 26 Commentary”

Ezekiel 25 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com We have heard the LORD’s judgment on Israel – covered by the last 24 chapters. Now the scripture turns its attention to the nations. Ammon is first. “Because you said, ‘Aha!’ against My sanctuary when it was profaned…”. Cheering wickedness against the LORD is wickedness itself. Does the saint’s heart grieveContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 25 Commentary”

Ezekiel 24 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com There are two deaths in this chapter. The first one happens in Jerusalem. The siege against Jerusalem means pain and suffering and death to many, including Israel’s prince, Zedekiah. The LORD has grieved over this disaster for a very long time. He has sent countless prophets to provide the means toContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 24 Commentary”

Ezekiel 23 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Verse 3 dispels the notion that an innocent man is enslaved by the Egyptians. Yes, Israel prospers in Egypt but there is also complacency. “Issachar is a rawboned donkey lying down among the sheep pens. When he sees how good is his resting place and how pleasant is his land, he willContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 23 Commentary”

Ezekiel 22 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Jerusalem’s leaders take the lead in wickedness. Religious leaders at the temple of the LORD defile the Creator God – the God whose worship they should be promoting. There is wickedness in the community. Neighbors cannot be trusted. There is bloodshed, extreme sexual immorality, idolatry, and injustice. Then: “I looked forContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 22 Commentary”

Ezekiel 21 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Zedekiah is the “profane and wicked prince of Israel” mentioned in verse 25. He owes his reign to Nebuchadnezzar. He is imposed on the nation after Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) is deposed and deported to Babylon. The real king is the young Jeconiah exiled to Babylon in an earlier attack on Jerusalem byContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 21 Commentary”

Ezekiel 20 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Ezekiel 20 recounts the history of rebellion against the LORD by Israel. Israel hasn’t listened to the LORD at all – right from the beginning. Consequently, the LORD won’t listen to the elders. Reading between the lines, you could guess the LORD is waiting for ‘sorry’ from Israel. If there areContinueContinue reading “Ezekiel 20 Commentary”