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Ezekiel Lecture 22 – Repentance
God takes no pleasure in killing the wicked, but in the wicked turning back from their evil ways. It’s not that we are trying to achieve a net positive when comparing sin and virtue, but whether we are turned toward Him or away from Him at the end. Download MP3 (09:55; 7 MB)
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 21 – Being a Watchman
The Lord offers hope beyond the punishment. He sets Ezekiel as a watchman, responsible for warning people if their sins will lead them to destruction. Whether or not they repent, if Ezekiel knows that they are in danger of destruction, and does not warn them, he is responsible. So are we also set as watchmen.…
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 20 – Egypt
Egypt was one of the most prosperous ancient civilizations. The Lord plans on punishing Egypt for their duplicity in their military agreements with Israel. Babylon will come through and plunder Egypt, leaving it to forever be a shadow of its former glory. Download MP3 (18:59; 13 MB)
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 19 – Bringing Tyre Low
The Lord compares the King of Tyre to Lucifer. The King’s hubris will lead him to challenge Babylon and lose. The Lord will judge all nations that coerce or attack innocent countries. He will deliver the innocent from the thorns that attack them, though this may not happen in this lifetime. Download MP3 (10:18; 7…
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 18 – The Markets of Tyre
Tyre had vast access to many markets: Persia and many Africans. Tyre produced a royal purple dye from shellfish that was very valuable. Their markets had all kinds of exotic goods. Among other things, Tyre is a center for slave trade. The King of Tyre considers himself a god, and will soon find out how…
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 17 – Tyre
Tyre will suffer the rather of many nations as part of God’s punishment for their perverse pleasure in Israel’s demise. This prophecy is controversial, partially because Tyre is able to survive long sieges. However, over the course of history it faces opponent after opponent, eventually succumbing to Alexander the Great. Download MP3 (14:32; 10 MB)
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 16 – Judgement of the Nations
God intends to punish the Ammonites, the Edomites, and the Phillistines. Some of them are punished merely for an attitude of malicious glee at the punishment of Israel. This should make us think twice about our own attitudes about our enemies. Download MP3 (15:35; 11 MB)
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 15 – The List of Israel’s Sins
God reminds the “Prince” of Israel of his country’s many sins, and how he will not escape punishment. Ultimately the nation will be shown mercy though, despite its long history of sin. Ezekiel is ordered to perform several signs of Israel’s coming punishment, including being ordered not to mourn the death of his wife. Download…
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 14 – Reminder of God’s Mercy Toward Israel
Angry at the elders of Israel demanding prophecy, God reminds them of their continual inclination toward idolatry, even back in Egypt. He chastises them for distorting the Law of Moses to commit evil. For example some Israelites construed their firstborns belonging to God as an excuse to sacrifice and kill them out of convenience. We…
Read MoreThe Mission and Message of St. Paul
Announcing our fall study, The Mission and Message of St. Paul, in nine lessons! I think this will be an exciting study, and a real eye-opener. Classes begin at the end of the month, on the week of September 26. Like usual, studies will be held Tuesday evenings, Wednesday evenings, and Thursday mornings. Do download…
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