The Scripture makes it very clear that as we focus on purity we experience power from above. Paul stressed this in his final letter to his understudy Timothy. “Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter [i.e., “iniquity”], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work” (2Ti 2:21). How? The process is simple: God the Father works through the Son. The Son works through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit works through the Word. The Word works through the believer. The believer works through living faith.
Gene Cunningham - September 25, 2003
Ezekiel #5
Ezekiel saw the throne of God mercy seat was under the shadow o f the cherubim wings. Ekeziel was sent to his people to warn of impending danger (Eze 3:17-19). “Stumbling block” is God’s turning over to failure based on what is in the person’s heart (Eze 3:20). Warning to a righteous man gets saved (Hab 2:4, Heb 10:38). God’s disciplinary process is first rebuke, chastening, scourging (Gal 6:2, Heb 11:5-8, 2Ti 3:16). The sin unto death is the next step (1Jo 5:16, 1Co 5:1-5). Israel had idols in their hearts and fell under severe judgment (Eze 14:1-23). JUMPS FORWARD TO Eze 4:12-17. Cycles of discipline are for a nation (Lev 26:18-35). (1) Ezekiel reaches hardened people (2) Ezekiel acts out the Word. (3) Ezekiel exemplifies what Peter had to do (1Pe 3:15). (4) Ezekiel was silent but acted per God’s commands (5) God wants us to be doers of the word (Jam 1:19-22) (6) what would be different if we were convicted that the word was true. (7) Ezekiel is a powerful challenge that God wants visual aids.
Scripture References: Ezekiel 14:1-23, Ezekiel 3:17-19, John 5:16, Hebrews 11:5-8, Galatians 6:2, James 1:19-22, Hebrews 10:38, Leviticus 26:18-35, Habakkuk 2:4, Ezekiel 4:12-17, Ezekiel 3:20
From Series: "Ezekiel - 2002"
Ezekiel's vision of God's glory effected his life.