I have seen today’s Bible reading* used as a pretext for updating church buildings. I would agree that there is a case to be made and would be in the context of today’s readings. The thought is that we need to “keep up God’s house”. But, the last time I checked, God doesn’t live in…
God tells Ezekiel He will restore the priesthood today’s Bible reading* and reminds him that the Lord is their inheritance. He reminds them of His original charge and requirements of the priests. Obviously, they had forgotten. When God’s people took the land that God had promised Abraham, each tribe was given a portion of the…
Today’s Bible reading* is the basis of the old Spiritual chronicling the reconnection of dry bones to form a mighty army. “The foot-bone connected to the ankle-bone. The ankle-bone connected to the leg-bone….” God asked Ezekiel if the dry bones could live. Ezekiel answered that only God knew the answer to that question (Ezekiel 37:3)…
In today’s Bible reading* God issues a warning against the watchmen and shepherds — those entrusted to lead His people — as well as an encouraging word to His sheep. God warns the watchmen that He will hold them accountable if they do not faithfully deliver words of warning to His people. God warns the…
In today’s Bible reading* Jeremiah asks God to bring His people back to Himself, 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 Timothy…