Will They Know? Introduction: A. Ezekiel ("God will strengthen') lived 600 years prior to the appearance of the Son of God on earth. B, When Ezekiel was 17, Nebuchadnezzar-mighty king of the Babylonian empire-invaded Ezekiel's homeland and carried a great many Jews thousands of miles away into exile. C, At 25, Ezekiel himself was forcibly removed from his home in Jerusalem, along with 10,000 other Jews, into Babylonian captivity, D, Ezekiel was a married man (24:15-18). The "delight of his eyes" died in Babylon. E. Ezekiel was a priest (1:3) of the LORD and at 30, he had a life-changing experience (Ezek 1). F, ln Ezekiel 2, this young man is commissioned: 1, Ezekiel is a "son of man" (2:1) being given specific instructions from the great I AM (2:2). 2, The nature of sin and its horrific consequences are made crystal clear {2:3-4). 3, Whether people listen or not, the LORD expects Ezekiel to tell the truth (2;5; 3:16-21). 4. As long as Ezekiel stands with God, he has nothing to fear 12:6-7). 5, Every step of the way, Ezekiel has a choice (2:B). 6, lf Ezekiel fulfills his calling, he can rest assured in at least one thing (2;5). G. For the next twenty years, Ezekiel serves as a spokesman for God and a watchman for the people. "Will They Know?" Will They Know That Someone.... Who reverently God has been among them? (Eccl12:13-14). ln desperate need of a deliverer has been among them? (1 Tim 1:15). Who believes Jesus is ____ the hope for salvation has been among them?(John14:6). Who handles Scripture as the authoritative word of God has been among them? (2 Tim 3:16-17). Who is of the gospel has been among them? (Rom 1:16-17). Who depends upon God as refuge and strength has been among them? (Psa 46). Who is determined to walk in the of the Lord has been among them? (Eph 5:15-17). Who is a living sacrifice to God has been among them? (Rom 12:1-2). Who submits to God in _ their ways has been among them? (Prov 3:5-6). Who is devoted to the Lord's church has been among them? (Acts 2:42). Who believes in the power of has been among them? (James 5:16). Who believes that God wins has been among them? (John 16:33). Who them has been among them? {Matt 22:37-40). Who wants God to get the glory has been among them? (Matt 6:1). Who is willing to ask for and extend has been among them? (Col3:12-13). Who cares enough about them to tell the truth has been among them? (Eph 4:15)