Day 245 of the podcast, reading Ezekiel 24-27 NET, read along at:

https://netbible.org/bible/Ezekiel+24-27/

This is day 245 of our journey.

In chapter 24, Ezekiel gives two object lessons to the people of Jerusalem. First he speaks of a boiling pot. The pot is rusted and unfit for use so God will subject it to the fire to purify it. After this, God warns Ezekiel that his wife will die but that, when she does pass away, Ezekiel is not allowed to mourn. This is a sign of what will happen to the people when the temple is desecrated and their children die, they will also not be given time to mourn. In chapter 25, Ezekiel speaks against Ammon, Moab, Edom and Philistia. Each one will be destroyed for their hostility to Judah. Chapters 26 & 27 are a long prophecy against Tyre. Tyre was a great merchant city, a seaport that provided goods throughout the region. But, Tyre would be completely destroyed and abandoned by her allies.

Join me in Ezekiel 24-27 and know that God's power is greater than man's.

Key verses:

Ezekiel 24:14

“‘I the Lord have spoken; judgment is coming and I will act! I will not relent, or show pity, or be sorry! I will judge you according to your conduct and your deeds, declares the Sovereign Lord.’”

Ezekiel 25:17

I will exact great vengeance upon them with angry rebukes. Then they will know that I am the Lord, when I exact my vengeance upon them.’”

Ezekiel 26:15

“This is what the Sovereign Lord says to Tyre: Oh, how the coastlands will shake at the sound of your fall, when the wounded groan, at the massive slaughter in your midst!

Ezekiel 27:35

All the inhabitants of the coastlands are shocked at you,and their kings are horribly afraid – their faces are troubled.

All Scriptures are from the NET.

Check out these links for more thoughts on the topic:

An interesting read on the destruction of the city of Tyre

https://biblereadingarcheology.com/2017/09/13/what-happened-to-tyre/