In the book of Ezekiel, many of the Israelites had heard the Lord’s condemnation, seen the Lord’s wrath, and felt the Lord’s severe hand of discipline, but still they were inclined to disregard God’s Law. Life in Babylon had not cured what ailed them. They were still masters of sin, and Ezekiel was charged with delivering hard sermons to … More Nature, Nurture, and Your Nasty Hearty

Ezekiel receives a word from the Lord. He is to take a sword and shave his head. [That can’t be comfortable] Then he is to take a third of his shaved hair and ceremonially burn it before the people. Another third he is to throw in the wind. Then, it appears he is to take the final … More Worship Jesus and Live!

Ezekiel was the son of a preacher man, and as such, he was groomed to serve God and God’s people in and around the sacred temple. However, formal temple liturgy was not foreordained for this priest. Due to the persistent of rebellion of Judah, God sent Babylon to ravage his covenant nation. Many priests were killed, and the ones who … More How Hard and Dull Can One Be?