Monthly Archives: September 2011

Ezekiel 8

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup This is a vision of Ezekiel going through the temple and describing the idol worship taking place. The lesson learned from today’s passage for me is to never turn our back on God and always be in awe … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 7

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup List any videos you are reminded of as you read this passage. Here is a link to one for this reading. My hope is that it inspires you as you spend this day with God: Word of God … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 7-9 Questions for Reflection

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Mark Shields

The questions below are to be used as fuel for your thoughts as you spend each day with God during the upcoming week: Ezekiel 7 Passage Lookup How will the doom affect economics? Other securities? Is God’s judgment impulsive? Why? Ezekiel … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 6

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup In today’s reading, the people worshiped their idols in the hills of Israel. This had been a holy place but now the area was polluted with idol worship. God’s judgment shows us the worth He gives to our … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 5

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup God favored Jerusalem but the people didn’t pay attention to Him or follow His principles. Instead, they followed idols, superstitions, and evil. Because of this, Ezekiel warned that God would take vengeance with multitudes perishing by famine and … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 4

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup Ezekiel uses symbolism to get attention. He demonstrates the siege and length of punishment to those already in exile so they will know what it will take to persist throughout. It’s important when under siege by the enemy … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 4-6 Questions for Reflection

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Mark Shields

Make use of the questions below as you study each reading below: Ezekiel 4 Passage Lookup Why is it necessary to demonstrate siege and length of punishment to people already in exile? Why do you think Ezekiel uses symbolism instead … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 3:16-27

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup Ezekiel finds comfort in knowing that God is with him to give instructions; to take His directives and speak His words. We can also speak God’s words. There are different ways to speak them. It may be in how you … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 2:1-3:15

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup In this passage, the Holy Spirit speaks to Ezekiel and sends him on a mission. He is to receive the truths of God as food for the soul and share it with the children of Israel. The Spirit … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 1

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup Ezekiel was one of the temple priests deported to Babylon in 597 B.C. after Jerusalem fell because of sin against God. In a vision, he saw where God dwells. There was a brilliant light and like the appearance … Continue reading →