Ezekiel 21:1-32

Contents: Parable of the sighing prophet, and of the sword of God. No king for Israel until Messiah comes to reign.

Characters: God, Christ, Ezekiel, King of Babylon.

Conclusion: When the sword is unsheathed among nations, God's hand must be owned in it, for His wrath against sin often puts an edge upon the sword, and the instruments He uses in executing judgments, He fills with strength and fury according to the service they are employed in.

Key Word: Jehovah's sword, Ezekiel 21:3.

Strong Verses: Ezekiel 21:27.

Striking Fact: Ezekiel 21:27. Jesus Christ has incontestable title to the kingship, not only of Israel, but the whole world, and in due time He will have the possession. Until that time, there will be a general and continual overturning of kingdoms.