GOD VALUES ALL LIFE Ezekiel 16:20–21; 23:26–39; Psalm 139:13–16 Forty-nine years ago this week, the Supreme Court determined that U.S. citizens had a constitutional right
EZEKIEL HOPES Ezekiel 37:1–14 Following a series of judgment oracles against the nations, Ezekiel prophesies about the restoration of Israel. Unlike most of the writing
EZEKIEL WARNS Ezekiel 28:11–19, 25–26 Ezekiel records a series of judgment oracles against the nations in Chapters 25 through 38. The recurring themes in these
JESUS WAS SOUGHT Matthew 2:1–12 Merry Christmas! I always smile when we include the visit of the wise men in the Christmas story. Through the
GOD JUDGES Ezekiel 24:1–14 Throughout biblical history, recipients of God’s special revelation have presumed upon God’s grace and forgiveness. They assumed their complaints against God
GOD SAVES Ezekiel 11:2–4, 14–21 God’s people often assume God will bless them, regardless of their obedience or disobedience, because they were born into covenant
Commissioned Ezekiel 3:8–21 Ezekiel, a contemporary of Jeremiah, was exiled to Babylon in 597 BC by King Nebuchadnezzar. Born into a priestly family, Ezekiel was called
Restoration Philemon 8-21 Sent (8–12) This letter is a personal note to Paul’s friend Philemon and an open letter for the church, sent with Onesimus,
The Gospel and Relationships Colossians 3:18–4:6 In our families (18–21) Gospel transformation is holistic and affects every aspect of a Christian’s life and family. Paul
The Gospel Lived Colossians 3:1-17 A new life (1–4) Paul focuses on the positive aspect of a new life. If the Colossians are genuinely in
