Archive for 2017
Ezekiel Lecture 15 – The List of Israel’s Sins
God reminds the “Prince” of Israel of his country’s many sins, and how he will not escape punishment. Ultimately the nation will be shown mercy though, despite its long history of sin. Ezekiel is ordered to perform several signs of Israel’s coming punishment, including being ordered not to mourn the death of his wife. Download…
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 14 – Reminder of God’s Mercy Toward Israel
Angry at the elders of Israel demanding prophecy, God reminds them of their continual inclination toward idolatry, even back in Egypt. He chastises them for distorting the Law of Moses to commit evil. For example some Israelites construed their firstborns belonging to God as an excuse to sacrifice and kill them out of convenience. We…
Read MoreThe Mission and Message of St. Paul
Announcing our fall study, The Mission and Message of St. Paul, in nine lessons! I think this will be an exciting study, and a real eye-opener. Classes begin at the end of the month, on the week of September 26. Like usual, studies will be held Tuesday evenings, Wednesday evenings, and Thursday mornings. Do download…
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 13 – Breaking Multiple Covenants
God tells Israel a series of allegories. He warns Israel of its upcoming punishment for not only breaking His covenant but their political covenant with Babylon. He gains no pleasure from the death of His children and seeks their return to Him. Download MP3 (15:11; 9 MB)
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 12 – America, Sodom, and Israel
God reminds Judah that Sodom was synonymous was evil in Israelite culture, but that Judah’s actions are worse because they should know better. They are a prosperous nation steeped in Scripture that is turning around and attacking those loyal to God. Download MP3 (15:08; 10 MB)
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 11 – Israel the Harlot
God tells Ezekiel to compare Israel to a child disposed of in a wasteland, who God takes in, raises, and marries before she turns around and becomes a harlot. Israel “plays the field” by worshipping other pagan gods and making child sacrifices. Download MP3 (16:13; 10 MB)
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 10 – Look back on False Prophets and Idolatry
The lord promises to lead false prophets astray for pretending that they speak with His authority. The last part of this episode is some review and discussion of the previous few lectures, tying it into modern life. I apologize for the echos in this recording. Download MP3 (19:44; 13 MB)
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 9 – Preparing for Exile
The Lord tells Ezekiel to prepare the Israelites for exile, that they may confess their sins to the nations. The exiled Israelites will one day come back and rebuild Israel, and the Lord will replace their hearts of stone and restore Israel to a nation loyal to the Lord. Download MP3 (15:25; 10 MB)
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 8 – The Man in White Linen
The Lord shows Ezekiel of a vision where He instructs a man in white linen to mark Israelites loyal to God with a crosslike symbol, and then destroy the rest with cleansing fire for their idolatry. I apologize for the echo in this recording. Download MP3 (15:02; 10 MB)
Read MoreEzekiel Lecture 7 – Vision of the Idols
God shows Ezekiel a vision of pervasive idol worship among the Israelites, even among the highest echelons of power. Demand for false prophets is high at this time, though Ezekiel has gained notoriety and people are interested to hear what God tells him to say. I apologize for the echo in this recording. Download MP3…
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