Posts Tagged ‘Ezekiel (2009)’
Ezekiel 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 MoreEzekiel Lecture 13 – Breaking Multiple Covenants
God tells Israel a series of allegories. He warns Israel of its upcoming punishment for not only breaking His covenant but their political covenant with Babylon. He gains no pleasure from the death of His children and seeks their return to Him. Download MP3 (15:11; 9 MB)
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 12 – America, Sodom, and Israel
God reminds Judah that Sodom was synonymous was evil in Israelite culture, but that Judah’s actions are worse because they should know better. They are a prosperous nation steeped in Scripture that is turning around and attacking those loyal to God. Download MP3 (15:08; 10 MB)
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 11 – Israel the Harlot
God tells Ezekiel to compare Israel to a child disposed of in a wasteland, who God takes in, raises, and marries before she turns around and becomes a harlot. Israel “plays the field” by worshipping other pagan gods and making child sacrifices. Download MP3 (16:13; 10 MB)
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 10 – Look back on False Prophets and Idolatry
The lord promises to lead false prophets astray for pretending that they speak with His authority. The last part of this episode is some review and discussion of the previous few lectures, tying it into modern life. I apologize for the echos in this recording. Download MP3 (19:44; 13 MB)
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 9 – Preparing for Exile
The Lord tells Ezekiel to prepare the Israelites for exile, that they may confess their sins to the nations. The exiled Israelites will one day come back and rebuild Israel, and the Lord will replace their hearts of stone and restore Israel to a nation loyal to the Lord. Download MP3 (15:25; 10 MB)
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