Ezekiel 29:17-20 And it came to pass in the seven and twentieth year, in the first month, in the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me… By the very remarkable events here foretold, viewed in the light of the very remarkable interpretation which Ezekiel was inspired to add, we are taught some lessons of wider application and deeper interest than those which appear upon the surface of the prophet's writings. I. GOD IS OVER ALL. (1) The hearts of kings, (2) the power of armies, and (3) the fortunes of nations, are in his hand. II. GOD USES ALL. 1. He has and directs his own instruments of work, kings and nations being at his service. 2. He has his own resources from which to provide wages and rewards for those whom he employs as his ministers of righteousness and retribution. III. GOD IS GLORIFIED IN ALL. 1. In the submission of the rebellious. 2. In the chastisement of the proud. 3. In the recovery of the erring but penitent. - T. Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass in the seven and twentieth year, in the first month, in the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, |
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