In today’s Bible reading* God condemns His people for their unfaithfulness, but He says He will establish a new covenant with His people. But I will remember the covenant I made with you in the days of your youth, and I will establish a permanent covenant with you. … I will establish my covenant with…
Today’s Bible reading* paints a grim picture: God’s angel marks for life those (few) who weep over sin and the desolation of God’s land. You’ll notice that God tells an angel to mark the forehead of every person who weeps over the sin of God’s people. (Ezekiel 9:4) Everyone without the mark for life is,…
In today’s Bible reading*, God tells Ezekiel that He will pour out His wrath on His people so that “they will know that I am the LORD”. God says that He will pour out His wrath until He is appeased. (Ezekiel 5:13) When my anger is spent and I have vented my wrath on them,…
Today’s Bible reading* recounts Ezekiel’s call to ministry to prophesy against God’s people. God strictly warns him to not be rebellious like His people, but to faithfully deliver God’s Word. If he does, God will hold him blameless, regardless of how the people respond. But if Ezekiel fails to faithfully speak God’s word, God will…
In today’s Bible reading* Jeremiah asks God to bring His people back to Himself, so that they may return. (Lamentations 5:21) Don’t miss the fact that God must draw His people if they are to return. People can never return to God unless God brings conviction of sin and reveals a need for repentance. (2…
In today’s Bible reading* Jeremiah speaks encouraging words to God’s people, promising restoration. But you, my servant Jacob, do not be afraid, and do not be discouraged, Israel, for without fail I will save you from far away, and your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return and have calm and quiet…
