A Disciple’s Influence

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus described the character of one who would be one of His disciples. He made it very clear that His disciples would have an impact upon the world around them. “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made […]

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"A Watchman for the House of Israel" (9/6)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Ezekiel 32-34. “Now as for you, son of man, I have appointed you a watchman for the house of Israel; so you will hear a message from My mouth and give them warning from Me. When I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ and […]

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"You Are a Man and Not God" (9/5)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Ezekiel 28-31. In the following passage, Ezekiel prophesied against the arrogance of the king of Tyre: “Son of man, say to the leader of Tyre, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “Because your heart is lifted up and you have said, ‘I am a god, I sit in the seat […]

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Judgment Against the Nations (9/4)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Ezekiel 24-27. After prophesying about judgment against God’s people for their sins, Ezekiel reveals the coming divine judgment against the surrounding nations. In Ezekiel 25, the prophet mentions four nations: Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia. In each instance, he explains why judgment was coming. “And say to the sons of […]

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"Her Priests Have Done Violence to My Law" (9/3)

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Thought from today’s Bible reading from Ezekiel 22-23. When God condemned Israel for their sins, there was plenty of blame to go around. The following passage mentions the priests and why they shared responsibility for the unfaithfulness of the people. “Her priests have done violence to My law and have profaned My holy things; they […]

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"I Acted for the Sake of My Name" (9/2)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Ezekiel 20-21. In Ezekiel 20, the Lord presents a summary of the history between Him and the people of Israel. “And say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “On the day when I chose Israel and swore to the descendants of the house of Jacob and made Myself […]

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Learn From the Sins of Others (9/1)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Ezekiel 18-19. People often want to blame others for their shortcomings. It is common for one to blame their parents or the way they were raised as the reason why they engage in sinful behavior as an adult. While circumstances in one’s past surely have an influence on one’s present […]

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