in order that the house of Israel may no longer stray from Me and no longer defile themselves with all their transgressions. Then they will be My people and I will be their God, declares the Lord GOD.'" in order that the house of Israel may no longer stray from MeThis phrase highlights God's desire for Israel to remain faithful. Historically, Israel often strayed by adopting the idolatrous practices of surrounding nations, which led to their spiritual and physical downfall. The prophets frequently called Israel to repentance, emphasizing the covenant relationship established at Sinai (Exodus 19:5-6). The imagery of straying is akin to a sheep wandering from its shepherd, a theme echoed in Psalm 23 and later in Jesus' parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:3-7). and no longer defile themselves with all their transgressions Then they will be My people and I will be their God declares the Lord GOD.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites, often involving visions and symbolic acts. 2. House of Israel Refers to the collective people of Israel, who are in a covenant relationship with God but have strayed due to idolatry and sin. 3. Babylonian Exile The period when the Israelites were taken captive to Babylon, serving as a backdrop for Ezekiel's prophecies and a time of significant spiritual reflection and transformation for the Israelites. 4. The Lord GOD (Yahweh Elohim) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His authority and relationship with Israel as their sovereign and divine protector. 5. Transgressions The sins and acts of rebellion against God's commandments, particularly idolatry, which led to the Israelites' estrangement from God. Teaching Points Covenant RelationshipGod desires a faithful relationship with His people, where they recognize Him as their sole deity and live according to His commandments. Repentance and Restoration The path to restoration involves turning away from sin and idolatry, aligning oneself with God's will, and embracing His forgiveness. Identity in God Believers are called to find their identity in being God's people, which involves living in a way that reflects His holiness and love. Divine Ownership Acknowledging God as our God means submitting to His authority and recognizing His rightful place in our lives. Holiness and Separation As God's people, we are called to live distinctively, avoiding the defilement of sin and striving for holiness in our daily lives. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the concept of a covenant relationship with God in Ezekiel 14:11 influence your understanding of your personal relationship with God today?2. In what ways can you identify modern "idols" that may cause you to stray from God, and how can you address these in your life? 3. How does the promise of being God's people and Him being our God provide comfort and assurance in times of spiritual struggle? 4. Reflect on a time when you experienced restoration in your relationship with God. What steps did you take to return to Him, and how did it impact your faith journey? 5. How can the themes of repentance and holiness in Ezekiel 14:11 be applied to your community or church to foster a deeper collective relationship with God? Connections to Other Scriptures Jeremiah 31:33This verse speaks of the new covenant where God will write His law on the hearts of His people, similar to the promise of restoration and relationship in Ezekiel 14:11. Leviticus 26:12 This verse echoes the covenant promise that God will walk among His people and be their God, reinforcing the relational aspect of God's covenant with Israel. Hosea 2:23 This verse highlights God's promise to restore His people and reaffirm their identity as His own, paralleling the restoration theme in Ezekiel 14:11.
People Daniel, Ezekiel, Job, NoahPlaces JerusalemTopics Affirmation, Anymore, Astray, Declares, Defile, Defiled, Longer, Order, Polluted, Says, Sins, Sovereign, Stray, Themselves, Thus, Transgressions, Unclean, Wander, Wandering, WrongdoingDictionary of Bible Themes Ezekiel 14:11Library Education of Jesus. This aspect of Nature, at once smiling and grand, was the whole education of Jesus. He learned to read and to write,[1] doubtless, according to the Eastern method, which consisted in putting in the hands of the child a book, which he repeated in cadence with his little comrades, until he knew it by heart.[2] It is doubtful, however, if he understood the Hebrew writings in their original tongue. His biographers make him quote them according to the translations in the Aramean tongue;[3] his principles … Ernest Renan—The Life of Jesus "Thou Shalt Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother. " "All Our Righteousnesses are as Filthy Rags, and we all do Fade as a Leaf, and Our Iniquities, Like the Wind, have Taken us Away. " "And There is None that Calleth Upon Thy Name, that Stirreth up Himself to Take Hold on Thee," Ezekiel Links Ezekiel 14:11 NIVEzekiel 14:11 NLT Ezekiel 14:11 ESV Ezekiel 14:11 NASB Ezekiel 14:11 KJV Ezekiel 14:11 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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