Three & One

The Lord sets His face against the false prophets. The Lord answers the people's prayers according to their unfaithfulness and idolatry, alluding to the uselessness of a vine that has passed its prime. And, James gives us a warning about the untamable tongue.

The four living creatures, the mighty Cherubim, are seen once again. Ezekiel prophesies to the people as he is carried along by the vision of God, even acting out the imminent defeat and destruction. And, James warns us against showing partiality in ministry.

God announces the end for Judah and Jerusalem, ushering Ezekiel into the answer to the question "Why?", exposing Ezekiel to the abominations occurring in and around the temple. And, James, the blood brother of Jesus writes a letter.

We bounce back to before the siege, before the Chaldeans came to take Judah and Jerusalem into captivity. Ezekiel is given interesting illustrations to act out. As God's heart is crushed by the unfaithfulness of His people. And, we learn to be strengthened by grace.

We are introduced to yet another prophet, a man named Ezekiel, who prophesied for God, before, during and after he was carried away captive. An interesting man with an interesting ministry. And, we are to consider Jesus and run the race marked out for us.

Jeremiah continues to lament over the defeat and destruction of the city of Jerusalem and the captivity of the people of Judah and Jerusalem. Real and raw emotion overflow unedited to God. And, we are invited to enter into the hall of faith in Hebrews.

Jeremiah laments over his people, his country, carried away captive, after coveting corrupted their consciences to the point where they did not want to hear from the prophets of God. And, we are given boldness because of His blood.

Looking forward to the prophesied destruction of Babylon. Looking backward to the prophesied captivity of Judah and Jerusalem as the destruction of Judah and Jerusalem is reviewed. And, the earthly sanctuary is compared with the heavenly one.

God pours out His judgement on the proud nations that surround Israel. Judgment on Ammon. Judgment on Edom. Judgement on Elam. Judgement on Babylon. And, our High Priest is proclaimed as the Mediator of the New Covenant.

God's judgement falls upon Egypt and the running remnant is disciplined in the process. Because Moab was not broken before the Lord Moab was broken by the Lord. And, we see how our Savior is able to save to the uttermost.