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Ezekiel 24-26 Questions for Reflection

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Mark Shields

The questions below are to be used to provide fuel for your thoughts as you study each passage:

What day has come at last? What is Ezekiel’s response to God in the personal loss of his wife (See 1 Sam 4:12; 2 Sam 15:30)

Ezekiel 25
Passage Lookup

What four nations are judged here? How will God deal with adversaries of his truth and his people? To what extent do you allot his rightful place as judge and avenger of wrong?

Ezekiel 26
Passage Lookup

Why does the Lord pronounce such complete destruction on Tyre? To what extent do you look for personal gain from the defeat or failure of another?

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God’s principles never change. A daily devotional time using “This Day with God”
internalizes His guiding principles becoming an instrument which pushes us to focus on Him in every activity throughout our day.

Share with us those amazing moments of your past or present by responding with a short note or a comment about any of these questions. Also, share with us any favorite inspirational videos, photos, sermon thoughts, or favorite Bible verses.

Resources and Supplementary Helps Used in Posts
First United Methodist Waco Podcast
Christ Notes
Adeney, Carol. This Morning with God. Downer Grove Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 1978

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Ezekiel 23

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup

In this parable from the Word today, Samaria and Israel represent the sister named Oholah whereas Oholiba represents Jerusalem and Judah. Oholibah should have learned from the example of Oholah who worshiped idols, made alliances with foreign nations, and dishonored God. She didn’t and following the bad example resulted in dire consequences.

We can be different and learn from bad examples; following God instead and the directions He would have us go. Then there is understanding and knowledge that assist in taking the correct path as we journey through life.

My pastor, Steve Ramsdell said in a sermon once that we have three tools that help us make decisions; lessons from the Bible, the Holy Spirit speaking to us deep in our hearts, and experiences of both ourselves and others. For inspirational sermons that can be heard at any place or time, visit this link: FUMC Sermon Podcast.

Life can be incredibly hard and risky but cumulative wisdom is gained with each year of learning from the mistakes made in the previous one.

Click on the video above or this link: Tim Hawkins.

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In prayer today, I’m accepting God’s grace and that the Holy Spirit might take down any temptations that would otherwise keep me off path. This day with God, I’m thinking about how I can apply my faith in all I do. I believe it will be an amazing day for anyone that is determined to put God’s guidance into practice.

Ezekiel 21-23 Questions for Reflection (thisdaywithgod.wordpress.com)

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Ezekiel 22

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup

The people of Jerusalem dishonored God and in this passage, the prophet Ezekiel delivers a message from God. The types of sins included worshiping idols, ruining families, impoverishing widows and the fatherless, accepting bribes, taking usury and excessive interest for unjust gain from neighbors, extortion, robbery, oppressing the poor and needy. Because of the corruption, Ezekiel delivers this message from God about the ensuing punishment.

This day with God, the lesson is to honor God and let Him be a part of every activity of your day. If not, the results are what we read about in today’s passage. Our society can’t succeed on its own. We need to be on the side of God; promoting prayer and uniting as one nation under God.

Sometimes wrong choices are made but each day is a new day where we can choose forgiveness, humbly return to God in prayer, and ask for directions.

I’m reminded of the video above as I read this passage. Take a few minutes to click the video or this link: The Redeemer – Sanctus Real. My hope is that it inspires as you spend this day with God. Be thankful that because of the Redeemer, we can start over. Each day we wake up, we can still dream and believe because God can make anything new.

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Ezekiel 21

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup

List any videos you are reminded of as you read this passage.

The above video is one that came to mind. You can either click the video above or click this link: The Great Adventure by Steven Curtis Chapman. My hope is that it inspires you as you spend this day with God.

From today’s passage, the Lord is about to sever ties with Jerusalem and all the surrounding land. The sword is used as an emblem as He pronounces sentence and Ezekiel is the one doing the publishing.

This passage tells me that the Lord is leader of us all and we should follow our wise leader. He doesn’t want use to sit back and just be safe and good but He wants us to make a stand, take chances, and do great things that glorify Him.

Faith gives initiative to take the first step into the glorious unknown. Studying, growing, praying, and doing good works is a great adventure; not only helping yourself but others in the process. This day with God will be amazing because we can read about thoughts from others thousands of miles away and interact with them on-line.

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Ezekiel 21-23 Questions for Reflection

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Mark Shields

Make use of the questions below as you study each passage:

Ezekiel 21
Passage Lookup

What two symbols are used to depict the destruction of Israel? Do you look for God’s hand in the happenings of your daily life? Why?

Ezekiel 22
Passage Lookup

List the types of sins for which judgment is passed on the city. How does the people’s attitude toward the Lord affect their total lives (See verse 26 with Lev. 10:10-11)? How can you influence present and future national leaders for God?

Ezekiel 23
Passage Lookup

To what extent do you learn from the examples of others? Must you have the experience before you can understand the consequences?

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Why put off living? Instead of dreaming of some magical day in the future, enjoy the amazing things that happen right now by spending this day with God!

Resources and Supplementary Helps Used in Posts
First United Methodist Waco Podcast
Christ Notes
Adeney, Carol. This Morning with God. Downer Grove Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 1978