The Book of Ezekiel (Page 2)
The Book of Ezekiel (36): Is There Salvation without Transformation?
In Ezekiel 36:16-23 God declares the absence of Israel’s devotion to Him. In response, He will recreate a people who will serve Him and glorify His Holy name. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes Israel’s devotion in the promised land and in exile, the crux of the problem (the heart of man), the…
The Book of Ezekiel (35): The Restoration of Israel
In Ezekiel 36:1-15, God foretells that Israel, though fallen in judgment, will be restored. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on death and resurrection on the mountains of Israel, the geographical restoration of Israel, and the restoration of peace and honor.
“Therefore thus says…
The Book of Ezekiel (34): The Tale of Two Sheep
Ezekiel 34:17-31 reveals God’s love for his sheep who were abused by the other sheep and goats. Jesus will shepherd his sheep and protect them and bless them, while the abusive sheep will be judged as Matthew 25:31-46 reveals. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on a tale of two sheep…
The Book of Ezekiel (33): The Rescue Mission of Jesus
Ezekiel 34:1-16 reveals God’s displeasure with the shepherds of his Old Testament people because they took advantage of the sheep rather than strengthening, healing, and finding them. God promises a future shepherd who will be entirely different, a son of David who would rise and shepherd God’s…
The Book of Ezekiel (32): The Turning Point
In Ezekiel 33:1-20, the Watchman must warn the people of the impending danger, so Ezekiel called the people to turn back because the judgment was coming. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the reality of everyone, the urgency for everyone, and the promise to everyone.
“I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live;…
The Book of Ezekiel (31): Trusting in God Alone
Ezekiel 29:1-32:32 reveals that because Israel left her first love and relied upon Egypt, Egypt would be judged. God has called the believer out of the darkness of their sin and into God’s marvelous light, to be espoused to him. It is God who saves, not man. Yet man is tempted to rely upon the…
The Book of Ezekiel (30): Pride Comes Before Destruction
In Ezekiel 26:1-28:19, the prophet said Tyre would be destroyed because of her pride. The proud heart is a heart that believes itself to be god, and is thus an enemy of the one true God. How can we be saved from our sin of pride? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the nature of…
The Book of Ezekiel (29): The Temporary Persecution
In Ezekiel 25:1-17, the prophet declares God’s judgments on the nations for the afflictions they brought upon His nation Israel. Similarly, God will repay those who persecute his bride, the church. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on God’s jealousy on behalf of his people, setting…
The Book of Ezekiel (28): The Long-Expected Day
In Ezekiel 24:1-27, both the Lord and Ezekiel lose the delight of their eyes in a single day. After much long-suffering, the Lord GOD poured forth his wrath on his unrepentant people. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the day the patience of God ended, the pain of God and…
The Book of Ezekiel (27): Spiritual Adultery and Its Consequences
In Ezekiel 23:1-49, the Lord speaks to Ezekiel about two lewd sisters, Samaria and Jerusalem, and how they committed continuous spiritual adultery against him with the nations. God’s jealousy is aroused because they live on God’s benefits while serving and delighting in their idols. Natural man is…