The epistle of Second Timothy is considered to be one of Paul’s most personal letters. He is writing during his second and final imprisonment to his trusted and beloved son in the faith. Paul knows his execution is imminent. His concern is not for himself, but for Timothy, who must continue in the spiritual battle. His theme, “the good soldier of Jesus Christ” follows that of first Timothy, “Fight the good fight” (1Ti 1:18; 1Ti 6:12).
Gene Cunningham - September 25, 2003
Ezekiel #12
God rails against false prophets (Eze 12:24). Ezekiel explains the accountability for listening to false prophets. False prophets nature is covered in Eze 13:1-7. God's true prophets came from Samuel's school of prophets -- "sons of the prophets" -- students of Samuel, Elijah, and Elisha (1Sa 10:5-11, 1Ki 20:35, 2Ki 2:3, 2Ki 4:1). Those who go astray for personal gain become false prophets. (1) They devise their own message (Eze 13:2). (2) They foolishly follow their own spirit and not God's (Eze 13:3, Col 2:18-19). (3) <I>They have seen nothing</I>" (Eze 13:3). 4) They are like jackals; they thrive on destruction and death (Eke 13:4). (5) False prophets have not been heroes (Eke 13:5). (6) Divination refers to witchcraft. They have futile vision and are rebellious (Eze 13:6, 1Sa 15:33, Deu 13:1-5) (7) They use "thus says the Lord" (Eke 13:7). (8) their message was pleasing and acceptable (Eze 13:8, Jer 6:14, Jer 8:11, 1Th 5:3). God will defend His people (Eze 13:10, 1Co 6:6). God exposes the sources of the false prophecie (Eze 13:9-16). (1) Removal from the assembly - they loose privelege on the council. (2) Thier name is removed from the role of honor. (3) They will have no inheritance. There are believers who will loose(2Ti 2:12, Rev 3:21)
Scripture References: Colossians 2:18-19, Jeremiah 8:11, Ezekiel 13:3, Jeremiah 6:14, Ezekiel 13:2, Ezekiel 13:8, Ezekiel 13:1-7, Deuteronomy 13:1-5, Revelation 3:21, Ezekiel 12:24, Ezekiel 13:6, Ezekiel 13:9-16, Ezekiel 13:3, Ezekiel 13:10
From Series: "Ezekiel - 2002"
Ezekiel's vision of God's glory effected his life.