REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. What comparisons did Ezekiel see between Judah and a vine tree? 2. In what sense had Jerusalem already passed through the fire of judgment prior to the 587 B.C. destruction? 3. How does Ezekiel illustrate the grace of God in the original selection of Israel? 4. Who were t... [ Continue Reading ]
II. JERUSALEM: A FAITHLESS WIFE 16:1-43 Perhaps nowhere in the Bible is the faithlessness of God's people and the faithfulness of the Lord set in more stark contrast than in the present passage. In four paragraphs Ezekiel reviews the past and future dealings between God and His people. In unfolding... [ Continue Reading ]
B. The Marriage and Adornment 16:8-14 TRANSLATION (8) Now when I passed by You, and saw You, behold, your time was the time of love; and I spread My skirt over You, and covered your nakedness; and I swore to you, and entered into a covenant with you (oracle of the Lord GOD), and you became Mine. (9... [ Continue Reading ]
C. The Infidelity of the Bride 16:15-34 TRANSLATION (15) But you trusted in your beauty, and committed harlotry because of your reputation, and poured out your harlotries upon all who passed by; it belonged to him. (16) And you took from your garments, and made for yourself high places decked with... [ Continue Reading ]
D. The Punishment of the Harlot 16:35-43 TRANSLATION (35) Therefore, O harlot, hear the word of the LORD! (36) Thus says the Lord GOD: Because your filthiness was poured out, and your nakedness revealed through your harlotry with your lovers; and because of all the idols of your abominations, and f... [ Continue Reading ]
III. JUDAH: THE FALLEN SISTER 16:44-63 TRANSLATION (44) Behold every one who employs proverbs shall use this proverb against you, saying, As the mother, so the daughter. (45) You are the daughter of your mother who loathes her husband and her sons; and you are the sister of your sisters who loathe... [ Continue Reading ]