Will You make a complete end of the remnant of Israel?” a. Pelatiah the son of Benaiah died: In Ezekiel’s vision, he saw one of the leaders of Jerusalem (mentioned earlier in the chapter) die, no doubt under the promised judgments of God. i. Ezekiel 16:35-50 Commentary. “Pelatiah may have been the leader of those who scoffed at God’s word (vv. Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver; and thy raiment was of fine linen, and silk, and broidered work; The work of the Lord Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit have made marvelously glorious “broidered work” for our spiritual adornment. The very treasures that God had given them, they desecrated to the making of idols; and God calls’ this a spiritual harlotry, turning aside from the one true God, who was the Husband of the nation, to follow after false gods. And thy renown went forth among the heathen for thy beauty: for it was perfect through my comeliness, which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord GOD. Because of your sins in which you acted more abominably than they, they are more in the right than you. In some places the NT prophecy goes further than what had been revealed in the OT. Bible Commentaries Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible Ezekiel. The cloud has been seen once only during the long interval: it was at the Lord Jesus' transfiguration on the mount (Math. Nevertheless I will remember my covenant with thee in the days of thy youth, and I will establish unto thee an everlasting covenant. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. One explanation is that Ezekiel is talking about his own age (compare with Numbers 4:3; 1 Chronicles 23:3). So we find the earthly Jerusalem in Ezekiel but in the Revelation Jerusalem is the heavenly city. He was talking about the people of Israel and prophesying concerning them. The whole chapter is a graphic picture of the way in which Israel and Judah went after false gods, and forsook the only living and true God. Great pardon produces both humility and holiness. See Ruth 3:9. Chapter 33. DEVOTIONALS ON EZEKIEL FROM SPURGEON'S FAITH'S CHECKBOOK. Ezekiel 16:35-58.-Having thus made Jerusalem to "know her abominations" (Ezekiel 16:2), the prophet proceeds to announce the doom which must inevitably follow such a career of wickedness. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible. 18). The umbilical cord, by which it received all its nourishment while in the womb, being no longer necessary, is cut at a certain distance from the abdomen: on this part a knot is tied, which firmly uniting the sides of the tubes, they coalesce, and incarnate together. Was the time of love - Thou wast marriageable. There are 47 days til Easter! Ezekiel 33-48 : Prophecies on Israel's Restoration, To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible, : Prophecies against Seven Neighbouring People. This event is described in 2 Kings 24:14 and 2 Chronicles 36:10. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. I. Preachers are servants of God. 1:1 , which says "in the 30th year". Ezekiel 16:3 and say, 'Thus says the Lord GOD to Jerusalem, "Your origin and your birth are from the land of the Canaanite, your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hittite. Ezekiel 16:24 Parallel Commentaries. Pardon from God for great sin is a silencer to all our pride. “A Little Sanctuary” “Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord God; Although I have cast them far off among the heathen, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come.” — Ezekiel xi. I spread my skirt — Espoused thee, as Ruth 3:9.. The first part shows the condition of the people that leads to Ezekiel's rejection (chap. Then I fell on my face and cried with a loud voice, and said, “Ah, Lord GOD! Library "Who Walk not after the Flesh, but after the Spirit. It is, therefore, a needful part of the duty of God’s servants to make sinners know their evil ways: “Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations.”. There was water, flowing from under the threshold of the temple: Led back to the door of t… Ezekiel 16:6. Ezekiel 16:6 I. Preachers are servants of God. So the Lord says: “Thy birth and thy nativity is of the land of Canaan; thy father was an Amorite, and thy mother an Hittite.” Then, in the fifth verse, he describes the condition of the nation when it was in Egypt, when nobody cared for it:-. Having said this, there are certain parallels with Jeremiah's prophecies in spite of all differences. Should the reason for it be that the book does not speak in such detailed manner of the glory of the Lord Jesus, the Messiah? PREVIOUS NEXT. Ezekiel's prophecies correspond in many aspects to Jeremiah's prophecies as regards to the contents. Israel came out of Egypt exceedingly multiplied, a great people; and when they settled down in Canaan they still increased till they became a numerous and powerful nation. Now it happened, while I was prophesying, that Pelatiah the son of Benaiah died. Ezekiel 16:60-61. 2:2; 3:12.24). We neither find any references to the book in the NT but remarkable parallels (see paragraph on Peculiarities). chap. Both recall their sad condition to the apostate people; both prophesy the downfall of the kingdom of Judah and Jerusalem's destruction but also the final restoration in the millennium. Book List. No mortal eye had any pity upon the downtrodden race in the house of bondage; but God looked down from heaven in love, and pity, and grace. Ezekiel 16:1-2. 33 - 48). Ezekiel is not mentioned anywhere else in the Scriptures. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New Testament. New American Standard Version How wondrously the Lord did all this for us! Ezekiel 16:6-7. That poor poverty-stricken nation increased and multiplied till, in the days of David and Solomon, it was of high repute among the nations, and exceedingly rich and wealthy. Ezekiel 16:10. Bible Commentaries Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible ... Ezekiel 37:15-16. a. I commend to you Phoebe our sister: Paul certainly knew the value of what women could do in serving the church. The ungodly think that, for God to forgive great sin will be to give a license to it, but the Lord knows that it is not so. Scripture: Ezekiel 16:44-54, Leviticus 18:6-30, Deuteronomy 32:32-33, Jude 1:7 Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ The Danger Of High Places Series 1.--"Who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." The last dated message of Ezekiel was given in the 27th year of the captivity, that is the year 571 BC (Ezekiel 29:17). Ezekiel 16:5. It gives a truly awful picture of the sin of Israel, and heaps up most dreadful descriptions of the way in which the people turned aside from God. The Ultimate Commentary On Ezekiel: A Collective Wisdom On The Bible - Kindle edition by Barnes, Albert, Calvin, John, Clarke, Adam, Henry, Matthew, Spurgeon, Charles H., Wesley, John. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New Testament. Then thou shalt remember thy ways, and be ashamed, Infinite mercy makes men ashamed of their sinfulness. Abraham, the father of the nation, came from beyond the flood; but here, because of the sin of the people, God attributes their birth to the place of their settlement rather than to that chosen and noble man. We never dare open our mouths again because of our shame; yet the blessed silence of a grateful heart makes true music before the throne of God, and when the Lord opens our lips, then our mouth shall show forth his praise. At that time Daniel, the prophet, whom Ezekiel probably knew, had already been a prisoner for around 12 years in the palace of the king of Babylon (compare Ezekiel 14:14; Ezekiel 14:20; Ezekiel 28:3). Ezekiel mentions the cloud in the following references: chap. Ezekiel 25-32 : Prophecies against Seven Neighbouring People, III. "Rom. Then washed I thee with water; yea, I throughly washed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil. FROM SPURGEON'S FAITH'S CHECKBOOK Jan 27 Precious Repentance "And there shall ye remember your ways, and all your doings, wherein ye have been defiled; and ye shall loathe yourselves in your own sight for all your evils that ye hate committed" (Ezekiel 20:43). There are various explanations for the not very precise date in chap. Apparently Phoebe was on her way to Rome (probably entrusted with this precious letter) and Paul sends an advance reco… When Jehovah rejected His people this cloud of glory left the temple and the city of Jerusalem. Direct references from the book of Ezekiel cannot be shown in the New Testament. This Nicodemus should have known and the Lord therefore asks him: "Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?". (1-3) God against Gog of the land of Magog. ... Ezekiel 11:16. Their chronological order is: Ezekiel 1:1; Ezekiel 8:1; Ezekiel 20:1; Ezekiel 24:1; Ezekiel 29:1; Ezekiel 26:1; Ezekiel 30:20; Ezekiel 31:1; Ezekiel 33:21; Ezekiel 32:1; Ezekiel 32:17; Ezekiel 40:1; Ezekiel 29:17. November 22, 2010 by Lynda O. Even so has God dealt with us; he “hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” We who, a little while ago, were cast out as helpless and worthless, he hath greatly enriched with heavenly treasure. ... Ezekiel 16:43 Because * you have not remembered the days of your youth but have enraged Me by all these things, behold, ... Spurgeon on Ezekiel Ezekiel-F B Meyer. All but three messages are therefore given in chronological order and have probably been written down accordingly. Ezekiel 16 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. Lamentations. viii. He brought me out by way of the north gate, and led me around on the outside to the outer gateway that faces east; and there was water, running out on the right side. They had lived so long in Canaan that they had grown to be Canaanites. THE COMPLETE WORKS OF C. H. SPURGEON Within this set you can access other study helps [ bible, theology, commentary, sermons, and more ]. After he was taken captive he lived in his own house in Tell-Abib by the river Chebar and he was esteemed by the Jews who had been taken into captivity, for they went to see him more than once (Ezekiel 8:1; Ezekiel 14:1; Ezekiel 20:1). Ezekiel 16:13-14. As for thy nativity, etc. But the cloud reappears at the end of the book and will dwell in the new temple of the millennium. In this very remarkable chapter, God describes his ancient people Israel under the figure of an infant which had been cast away, but which he had cared for and tended, and upon which he had lavished much love, making it the object of his choice, on which his very heart was set. We may however see an allusion to Ezekiel in John 3 where the Lord Jesus is speaking to Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, about the necessity of the new birth. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. In some respects, we will find recurring similarities as, for instance, the description of the throne of God and the four living creatures. Their habits were so evil that there was little choice between the Israelites and the Amorites and Hittites whom God had smitten in his wrath. His prophecies are interspersed with many pictures and symbols as well. Ezekiel originated from the priestly family of Aaron (Ezekiel 1:3). Ezekiel 16:15-35 is one of the strongest denunciations of Israel’s sin found in the entire Bible. None eye pitied thee, to do any of these unto thee, to have compassion upon thee; but thou wast cast out in the open field, to the loathing of thy person, in the day that thou wast born. I confess that, after reading to the end of this chapter, I am astonished to think that it should close as it does. In his book Ezekiel gives 13 exact dates for his prophecies. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. 1. Ezekiel was commended to pray – to boldly prophesy to the Spirit – calling on the Spirit to come upon those upon whom the word of God has worked. In contrast to Jeremiah, Ezekiel arranges his prophecies in clear manner under the guidance of the Holy Spirit (who is mentioned extremely often in this book; e.g. Chapter 34. Text Commentaries by C. H. Spurgeon Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892), often known today as the Prince of Preachers, began his pastorate at London's New Yet this specially-favored one had gone astray, and committed all manner of wickedness; but for all that, the love of God had not been withdrawn. If thou beginnest to worship thy wealth, thy health, thy children, thy learning, or anything that God has given thee, this is exceedingly provoking to the Most High; it is a breach of the marriage covenant between thy soul and God. Ezekiel started his prophetic ministry in the 5th year of the captivity (chap. Clarke's Commentary on the Bible. I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with badgers’ skin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk. 1 - 24). Book Overview - Ezekiel by Arend Remmers. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. Ezekiel 16:15-16. And I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head. We are God's servants on behalf of souls. Well does good Dr. Watts sing,-“. a. Finally, we are given the prophecy on the return of the united Israel in days to come and the description of the millennium with the temple in Jerusalem (chap. 17:5; 2 Peter 1:17). Ezekiel therefore prophesied in Babylon for at least 22 years. This was one of their initiatory marriage ceremonies. Ezekiel He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. I spread my skirt over thee - I espoused thee. The souls of our world are desolate and dead as winter; it is the will of God that a spring-time should be brought out in their history, that they should become verdant and flourishing as the garden of the Lord. He understands that the greatness of his forgiving love will be the cause of the pardoned sinner’s hatred of sin: “Then thou shalt remember thy ways, and be ashamed,”-. Jan 27. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. xx., No. 1-3). I decked thee also with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain on thy neck. Commentary. Chapter 36. Yes, be also ashamed and bear your disgrace, in that you made your sisters appear righteous. Ezekiel 16:52 Also bear your disgrace in that you have made judgment favorable for your sisters. But thou didst trust in thine own beauty, and playedst the harlot because of thy renown, and pouredst out thy fornications on every one that passed by; his it was. Only he who knows that he is poor will be willing to accept of alms. Daniel mainly describes the history of the four great prophetic world empires, that is the "time of the nations" (compare with Luke 21:24) whereas Ezekiel describes the events before and after Jerusalem's treading down. I. Ezekiel 1-24 : Prophecies concerning Jerusalem's Destruction, The Glory of Jehovah departs from the Temple, Abasement and Exaltation of the House of David, Aholah and Aholibah (or: Oholah and Oholibah), II. In contrast to this Ezekiel and Daniel complete one another. Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations, This is a very necessary command, for unless men know their disease they will not apply to the great Physician. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. Ezekiel was married; his wife passed away on the day Jerusalem was assaulted (chap. We are God's servants on behalf of souls. Only he who knows that he is poor will be willing to accept of alms. Ezekiel 16:11-13. 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