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EZEKIEL CHAPTER THREE

EZEKIEL CHAPTER THREE. OUTLINE EZEKIEL CHAPTER THREE. APPOINTMENT TO HIS OFFICE V. 1-3 COMMISSION TO THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL V. 4-6 ISRAEL WILL DISREGARD HIM V. 7 ISRAEL DISOBEYS GOD’S COUNSEL V. 8-11 EZEKIEL’S GIFT OF PROPHECY V. 12-15 REMAIN FAITHFUL TO HIS CALL V. 16-21

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EZEKIEL CHAPTER THREE

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  1. EZEKIEL CHAPTER THREE

  2. OUTLINE EZEKIEL CHAPTER THREE APPOINTMENT TO HIS OFFICE V. 1-3 COMMISSION TO THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL V. 4-6 ISRAEL WILL DISREGARD HIM V. 7 ISRAEL DISOBEYS GOD’S COUNSEL V. 8-11 EZEKIEL’S GIFT OF PROPHECY V. 12-15 REMAIN FAITHFUL TO HIS CALL V. 16-21 MANIFESTATION OF DIVINE PRESENCE V. 22 GLORIOUS MAJESTY OF THE GOD V. 23 EZEKIEL’S FUTURE CONDUCT V. 24-27 SEE: ISAIAH 6; DANIEL 10:5-19; REVELATION 1:10-16; 6:1-11

  3. READ: EZEKIEL 3:1-3 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 1 Moreover He said to me, "Son of man, eat what you find; eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel.“ 2 So I opened my mouth, and He caused me to eat that scroll. 3 And He said to me, "Son of man, feed your belly, and fill your stomach with this scroll that I give you." So I ate, an it was in my mouth like honey in sweetness.

  4. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:1-3 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 1 Moreover He said to me, "Son of man, eat what you find; eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel.“ 2 So I opened my mouth, and He caused me to eat that scroll. 3 And He said to me, "Son of man, feed your belly, and fill your stomach with this scroll that I give you." So I ate, an it was in my mouth like honey in sweetness. WHAT DID THE ANGEL TELL EZEKIEL TO DO? HOW DID EZEKIEL RESPOND? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?

  5. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:1-3 WHAT DID THE ANGEL TELL JOHN TO DO? HOW DID JOHN RESPOND? READ: REVELATION 10:8-11 8 Then the voice which I heard from heaven spoke to me again and said, "Go, take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel who stands on the sea and on the earth." 9 So I went to the angel and said to him, "Give me the little book.“ And he said to me, "Take and eat it; and it will make your stomach bitter, but it will be as sweet as honey in your mouth." 10 Then I took the little book out of the angel's hand and ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. But when I had eaten it, my stomach became bitter. 11 And he said to me, "You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, tongues, and kings."

  6. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:1-3 WHAT DID THE ANGEL TELL EZEKIEL TO DO? HOW DID EZEKIEL RESPOND? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS? WHAT DID THE PSALMIST SAY READ: PSALMS 119:103-104 103 How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth! 104 Through Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. NKJV

  7. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:1-3 WHAT DID THE ANGEL TELL EZEKIEL TO DO? HOW DID EZEKIEL RESPOND? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS? WHAT DID THE JEREMIAH SAY? READ: JEREMIAH 15:16 16 Your words were found, and I ate them, And Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; For I am called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts. NKJV

  8. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:1-3 WHAT DID THE ANGEL TELL EZEKIEL TO DO? HOW DID EZEKIEL RESPOND? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS? WHAT DID THE PSALMIST SAY READ: PSALMS 19:8-11 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward. NKJV

  9. READ: EZEKIEL 3:4-6 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 4 Then He said to me: "Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak with My words to them. 5 For you are not sent to a people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, but to the house of Israel, 6 not to many people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, whose words you cannot understand. Surely, had I sent you to them, they would have listened to you.

  10. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:4-6 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 4 Then He said to me: "Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak with My words to them. 5 For you are not sent to a people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, but to the house of Israel, 6 not to many people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, whose words you cannot understand. Surely, had I sent you to them, they would have listened to you. WHAT DID THE ANGEL TELL EZEKIEL TO DO? WHY TO THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL? WHY WOULD ISRAEL UNDERSTAND EZEKIEL? WHY NOT TO A PEOPLE OF UNFAMILIAR SPEECH? WHAT PEOPLE WOULD HAVE LISTENED?

  11. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:4 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 4 Then He said to me: "Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak with My words to them. WHAT DID THE ANGEL TELL EZEKIEL TO DO? WHAT WORDS SHOULD EZEKIEL SPEAK? WHAT DID PAUL SAY TO THE CORINTHIANS? READ: 1 CORINTHIANS 2:13 13 These things we also speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches,comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

  12. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:6 6 not to many people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, whose words you cannot understand. Surely, had I sent you to them, they would have listened to you. WHY NOT TO A PEOPLE OF UNFAMILIAR SPEECH? WHO WOULD UNDERSTAND? WHAT DID PAUL SAY TO THE CORINTHIANS? READ: 1 CORINTHIANS 14:21 21 In the law it is written: "With men of other tongues and other lips I will speak to this people; And yet, for all that, they will not hear Me," says the Lord. NKJV

  13. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:6 6 not to many people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, whose words you cannot understand. Surely, had I sent you to them, they would have listened to you. WHAT DID THE ANGEL TELL EZEKIEL TO DO? WHY NOT TO A PEOPLE OF UNFAMILIAR SPEECH? WHAT DID THE LORD SAY TO ISAIAH? READ: ISAIAH 28:11-12 11 For with stammering lips and another tongue He will speak to this people, 12 To whom He said, "This is the rest with which You may cause the weary to rest,“ And, "This is the refreshing"; Yet they would not hear. NKJV

  14. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:6 WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT THESE CITIES? WHY? READ: MATTHEW 11:21-24 21 "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22 But I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you. 23 And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades; for if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. 24 But I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you."

  15. READ: EZEKIEL 3:7-9 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 7 But the house of Israel will not listen to you, because they will not listen to Me; for all the house of Israel are impudent and hard-hearted. 8 Behold, I have made your face strong against their faces, and your forehead strong against their foreheads. 9 Like adamant stone, harder than flint, I have made your forehead; do not be afraid of them, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.“

  16. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:7-9 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 7 But the house of Israel will not listen to you, because they will not listen to Me; for all the house of Israel are impudent and hard-hearted. 8 Behold, I have made your face strong against their faces, and your forehead strong against their foreheads. 9 Like adamant stone, harder than flint, I have made your forehead; do not be afraid of them, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.“ WHY WILL ISRAEL NOT LISTEN TO EZEKIEL? HOW DID THE ANGEL ENCOURAGE EZEKIEL?

  17. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:7 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 7 But the house of Israel will not listen to you, because they will not listen to Me; for all the house of Israel are impudent and hard-hearted. WHY WILL ISRAEL NOT LISTEN TO EZEKIEL? WHAT DID THE LORD SAY TO HIS DISCIPLES? READ: JOHN 15:20 20 Remember the word that I said to you, 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also. NKJV

  18. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:8-9 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 8 Behold, I have made your face strong against their faces, and your forehead strong against their foreheads. 9 Like adamant stone, harder than flint, I have made your forehead; do not be afraid of them, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.“ HOW DID THE ANGEL ENCOURAGE EZEKIEL? WHAT DID ISAIAH SAY? READ: ISAIAH 50:7 7 "For the Lord GOD will help Me; Therefore I will not be disgraced; Therefore I have set My face like a flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed. NKJV

  19. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:8-9 8 Behold, I have made your face strong against their faces, and your forehead strong against their foreheads. 9 Like adamant stone, harder than flint, I have made your forehead; do not be afraid of them, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.“ HOW DID THE ANGEL ENCOURAGE EZEKIEL? WHAT DID THE LORD SAY TO JEREMIAH? READ: JEREMIAH 1:8 8 Do not be afraid of their faces, For I am with you to deliver you," says the LORD. NKJV READ: JEREMIAH 1:17 17 "Therefore prepare yourself and arise, And speak to them all that I command you. Do not be dismayed before their faces, Lest I dismay you before them. NKJV

  20. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:9 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 9 Like adamant stone, harder than flint, I have made your forehead; do not be afraid of them, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.“ WHAT DID PAUL SAY? READ: TITUS 1:12-13 12 One of them, a prophet of their own, said, "Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons." 13 This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, NKJV WHAT DID JUDE SAY? READ: JUDE 22-23 22 On some have compassion, making a distinction; 23 but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.

  21. READ: EZEKIEL 3:10-11 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 10 Moreover He said to me: "Son of man, receive into your heart all My words that I speak to you, and hear with your ears. 11 And go, get to the captives, to the children of your people, and speak to them and tell them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD,' whether they hear, or whether they refuse."

  22. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:10-11 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 10 Moreover He said to me: "Son of man, receive into your heart all My words that I speak to you, and hear with your ears. 11 And go, get to the captives, to the children of your people, and speak to them and tell them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD,' whether they hear, or whether they refuse." WHAT DID THE ANGEL SAY TO EZEKIEL? WHAT SHOULD MEN DO WITH THEIR HEART & EARS? WHO DID THE ANGEL SEND EZEKIEL TO? WHAT WAS THE MESSAGE?

  23. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:10 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 10 Moreover He said to me: "Son of man, receive into your heart all My words that I speak to you, and hear with your ears. WHAT DID THE ANGEL SAY TO EZEKIEL? WHAT SHOULD MEN DO WITH THEIR HEART & EARS? WHAT DID SOLOMON SAY? READ: PROVERBS 16:1 1 The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. NKJV

  24. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:10 WHAT SHOULD MEN DO WITH THEIR HEART & EARS? WHAT DID DAVID SAY? READ: PSALMS 1:2 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. NKJV READ: PSALMS 10:17 17 LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear, NKJV READ: PSALMS 119:11 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. NKJV

  25. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:10 10 Moreover He said to me: "Son of man, receive into your heart all My words that I speak to you, and hear with your ears. WHAT SHOULD MEN DO WITH THEIR HEART & EARS? WHAT DID JESUS SAY TO HIS DISCIPLES? READ: LUKE 9:44-45 44 "Let these words sink down into your ears, for the Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men." 45 But they did not understand this saying, and it was hidden from them so that they did not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask Him about this saying. NKJV

  26. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:10 10 Moreover He said to me: "Son of man, receive into your heart all My words that I speak to you, and hear with your ears. WHAT SHOULD MEN DO WITH THEIR HEART & EARS? WHAT DID PAUL SAY TO TIMOTHY? READ: 1 TIMOTHY 4:15-16 15 Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all. 16 Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. NKJV

  27. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:11 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 11 And go, get to the captives, to the children of your people, and speak to them and tell them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD,' whether they hear, or whether they refuse." WHO DID THE ANGEL SEND EZEKIEL TO? to the captives, to the children of your people, and speak to them and tell them WHAT WAS THE MESSAGE? 'Thus says the Lord GOD,' whether they hear, or whether they refuse."

  28. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:11 11 And go, get to the captives, to the children of your people, and speak to them and tell them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD,' whether they hear, or whether they refuse." WHO DID THE ANGEL SEND EZEKIEL TO? WHO DID PAUL GO TO? DID THEY LISTEN? READ: ROMANS 9:1-4 1 I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh, 4 who are Israelites, to whom pertain the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God, and the promises; NKJV

  29. READ: EZEKIEL 3:12-13 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 12 Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me a great thunderous voice: "Blessed is the glory of the LORD from His place!" 13 I also heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels beside them, and a great thunderous noise.

  30. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:12-13 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 12 Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me a great thunderous voice: "Blessed is the glory of the LORD from His place!" 13 I also heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels beside them, and a great thunderous noise. WHAT DID THE SPIRIT DO? the Spirit lifted me up WHAT DID EZEKIEL HEAR? WHAT DID THE VOICE SAY? I heard behind me a great thunderous voice: "Blessed is the glory of the LORD from His place!" I also heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures and the noise of the wheels beside them, and a great thunderous noise

  31. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:12 12 Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me a great thunderous voice: "Blessed is the glory of the LORD from His place!" WHAT DID EZEKIEL HEAR? ANGELS? WHAT DID THE VOICE SAY? "Blessed is the glory of the LORD from His place!" READ: EZEKIEL 9:3-4 3 Now the glory of the God of Israel had gone up from the cherub, where it had been, to the threshold of the temple. And He called to the man clothed with linen, who had the writer's inkhorn at his side; 4 and the LORD said to him, "Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and put a mark on the foreheads of the men who sigh and cry over all the abominations that are done within it." NKJV

  32. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:13 13 I also heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels beside them, and a great thunderous noise. WHAT DID EZEKIEL HEAR? ANGELS? I also heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures WHAT DID ISAIAH SEE AND HEAR? ANGELS? READ: ISAIAH 6:1-3 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one cried to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory!" NKJV

  33. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:13 13 I also heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels beside them, and a great thunderous noise. WHAT DID EZEKIEL HEAR? ANGELS? I also heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures and the noise of the wheels beside them READ: EZEKIEL 1:24-25 24 When they went, I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, a tumult like the noise of an army; and when they stood still, they let down their wings. 25 A voice came from above the firmament that was over their heads; whenever they stood, they let down their wings. NKJV

  34. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:13 13 I also heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels beside them, and a great thunderous noise. WHAT HAPPENED ON PENTECOST? WHAT DID THEY HEAR? READ: ACTS 2:1-4 1 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit andbegan to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. NKJV

  35. READ: EZEKIEL 3:14-15 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 14 So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me. 15 Then I came to the captives at Tel Abib, who dwelt by the River Chebar; and I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days.

  36. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:14-15 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPHET 14 So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me. 15 Then I came to the captives at Tel Abib, who dwelt by the River Chebar; and I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days. WHAT DID THE SPIRIT DO? HOW DID EZEKIEL FEEL? WHERE DID THE SPIRIT TAKE EZEKIEL? WHAT DID EZEKIEL DO?

  37. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:14 14 So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me. WHAT DID THE SPIRIT DO TO EZEKIEL? So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away WHAT DID THE SPIRIT DO TO JESUS? READ: MATTHEW 4:1 1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. NKJV WHAT DID THE SPIRIT DO TO PHILIP? READ: ACTS 8:39 39 Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing.

  38. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:14 14 So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me. WHAT DID THE SPIRIT DO? HOW DID EZEKIEL FEEL? I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me. HOW DID JEREMIAH FEEL? READ: JEREMIAH 20:7 7 O LORD, You induced me, and I was persuaded; You are stronger than I, and have prevailed. I am in derision daily; Everyone mocks me. NKJV

  39. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:14 14 So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me. HOW DID EZEKIEL FEEL? I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me. WHAT DID PETER & JOHN SAY? READ: ACTS 4:19-20 19 But Peter and John answered and said to them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.“ NKJV

  40. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:15 15 Then I came to the captives at Tel Abib, who dwelt by the River Chebar; and I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days. WHAT DID EZEKIEL DO? I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days. WHAT DID ISAIAH SAY ABOUT JERUSALEM? READ: ISAIAH 3:26 26 Her gates shall lament and mourn, And she being desolate shall sit on the ground. NKJV

  41. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:15 15 Then I came to the captives at Tel Abib, who dwelt by the River Chebar; and I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days. WHAT DID EZEKIEL DO? I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days. WHAT DID JEREMIAH SAY ABOUT THE SINFUL? READ: LAMENTATIONS 3:28-29 28 Let him sit alone and keep silent, Because God has laid it on him; 29 Let him put his mouth in the dust — There may yet be hope. NKJV

  42. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:15 15 Then I came to the captives at Tel Abib, who dwelt by the River Chebar; and I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days. WHAT DID EZEKIEL DO? I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days. WHAT DID JOB’S FRIENDS DO? WHY? READ: JOB 2:12-13 12 And when they raised their eyes from afar, and did not recognize him, they lifted their voices and wept; and each one tore his robe and sprinkled dust on his head toward heaven. 13 So they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his grief was very great. NKJV

  43. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:15 15 Then I came to the captives at Tel Abib, who dwelt by the River Chebar; and I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days. WHAT DID EZEKIEL DO? I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days. WHAT DID JEREMIAH SAY ABOUT JERUSALEM? READ: LAMENTATIONS 1:1-2 1 How lonely sits the city That was full of people! How like a widow is she, Who was great among the nations! The princess among the provinces Has become a slave! 2 She weeps bitterly in the night, Her tears are on her cheeks; Among all her lovers She has none to comfort her. All her friends have dealt treacherously with her; They have become her enemies. NKJV

  44. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:15 WHAT DID EZEKIEL DO? I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days. WHAT DID EZRA DO? WHY? READ: EZRA 9:2-4 2 For they have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and their sons, so that the holy seed is mixed with the peoples of those lands. Indeed, the hand of the leaders and rulers has been foremost in this trespass." 3 So when I heard this thing, I tore my garment and my robe, and plucked out some of the hair of my head and beard, and sat down astonished. 4 Then everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel assembled to me, because of the transgression of those who had been carried away captive, and I sat astonished until the evening sacrifice.

  45. READ: EZEKIEL 3:16-18 EZEKIEL IS A WATCHMAN 16 Now it came to pass at the end of seven days that the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 17 "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me: 18 When I say to the wicked, 'You shall surely die,' and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, that same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand.

  46. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:16-18 EZEKIEL IS A WATCHMAN 16 Now it came to pass at the end of seven days that the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 17 "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me: 18 When I say to the wicked, 'You shall surely die,' and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, that same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand. HOW MANY DAYS HAVE PASSED? WHAT DID THE LORD SAY TO EZEKIEL? WHAT DID THE LORD WANT HIM TO DO? WHAT WAS THE MESSAGE TO THE WICKED? WHY GIVE THEM WARNING?

  47. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:16-17 16 Now it came to pass at the end of seven days that the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 17 "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me: HOW MANY DAYS HAVE PASSED? seven days WHAT DID THE LORD SAY TO EZEKIEL? I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel WHAT DID THE LORD WANT HIM TO DO? hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me READ: EZEKIEL 33:7 7 "So you, son of man: I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore you shall hear a word from My mouth and warn them for Me. NKJV

  48. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:17 WHAT DID THE LORD SAY TO EZEKIEL? I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel WHAT DID THE LORD WANT THEM TO DO? hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me WHAT DID HABAKKUK SAY? READ: HABAKKUK 2:1 1 I will stand my watch And set myself on the rampart, And watch to see what He will say to me, And what I will answer when I am corrected. NKJV

  49. QUESTIONS: EZEKIEL 3:17 WHAT DID THE LORD SAY TO EZEKIEL? I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel WHAT DID THE LORD WANT THEM TO DO? hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me WHAT DID THE LORD SAY TO JERUSALEM? READ: ISAIAH 52:8 8 Your watchmen shall lift up their voices, With their voices they shall sing together; For they shall see eye to eye When the LORD brings back Zion. NKJV READ: ISAIAH 62:6 6 I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; They shall never hold their peace day or night. You who make mention of the LORD, do not keep silent, NKJV

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