Relations With Jerusalem, Ezek 16:1-63
God’s Relations with Jerusalem Ezek 16:1-63 details some of the particulars of God’s relations with Jerusalem from their beginning through the Tribulation. The Birth of Jerusalem – Ezek 16:3-5 Jerusalem was a city of the Jebusites, Jos 15:8, 15:63. The Jebusites were Canaanites, Gen 10:15-16. The Lord said, “Thy father was an Amorite, and thy […]
The Vine Tree, Ezek 15:1-8
The prophecy of the vine tree in Ezek 15:1-8 foretells the destruction of Jerusalem by fire. The Vine Tree Typifies Israel The prophecy begins in v.2 with a comparison of the value of wood from the vine tree to the other trees in the forest. Israel is like the vine tree in this prophecy. […]
Prophecy Against the Prophets, Ezek 13:1-16
Ezekiel’s Prophecy Against the Prophets In Ezek 13:1-16, Ezekiel prophesied against the false prophets who were prophesying Peace to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. This lesson is on his prophecy against the prophets. The Source of Their Prophecy The false prophets prophesy out of their own hearts, v.2. They follow their own spirit, v.3. The […]
The Coming Desolation, Ezek 12:17-28
In Ezek 12:17-28, Ezekiel gave the inhabitants of Jerusalem a sign of the coming desolation and the assurance that it was coming sooner than they expected. The Coming Desolation Seen in Ezekiel’s Eating and Drinking Ezek 12:17-20 In Ezek 12:18, the Lord told Ezekiel to eat his bread with quaking and to drink his water […]
The Caldron, Ezek 11:1-12
Like Flesh in a Caldron In the first part of Ezekiel chapter 11, Ezekiel confronts the wicked princes who believe that they are safe in Jerusalem, like flesh in a caldron. Ezekiel Brought to the East Gate In Ezek 11:1 the Sprit lifts Ezekiel up and brings him to the door of the east […]
Slaughter of Jerusalem, Ezek 9:1-11
The Slaughter of Jerusalem Ezek 9 is about the slaughter of Jerusalem. The Lord decided to slay most of the inhabitants in the city because they were so abominable and perverse. He used six men to execute his judgment. Six Men With Destroying Weapons, Ezek 9:1-2 While Ezekiel was with the Lord in this vision, […]
Jerusalem, the Capital of Israel Zech 14:1-11
Jerusalem, the Capital of Israel Zech. 14:1-11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The announcement, on Dec 8, 2017, by President Donald Trump, that the United States will now recognize Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Israel, will spark prophecy buffs to talk about this move as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. However, before you get too […]
Sinai Versus New Jerusalem Gal 4:19-31
Galatians 4:19-31 Sinai Verses Jerusalem CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Sinai represents the Old Testament law and New Jerusalem represents our freedom in Christ, our Christian liberty. Travail in birth again (v. 19) I Cor 4:15 – Paul begat them in the gospel – Christ formed in them i. Rom 8:29 ii. Rom 12:1-2 iii. Phil 3:10-11 Remove doubt when face […]
The Council at Jerusalem Gal. 2:1-10
Galatians 2:1–10 The Council at Jerusalem CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There is a big push to get the Gentile converts back under the law Get saved, Acts 15:1 Stay saved, Acts 15:5 Paul was going to be sure that the gospel of grace could withstand any attempt by men to impose bondage on his converts. […]
Isaiah 65:17-25 Jerusalem A Rejoicing
Jerusalem A Rejoicing Is. 65:17-25 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the millennial reign of Jesus Christ, the Lord will create Jerusalem a rejoicing, Is 65:18. His promise to create Jerusalem is based upon his promise to create new heavens and a new earth after his millennial reign [Is 65:17; 2 Pet 3:13; Rev 21:1; Is 66:22]. […]