Church Bells: “Sent” PLUS Ezekiel 1 - 2: “Sent” Blessing.... Eat... Listen... Learn...Sent What is something that’s been taken away from you during this Pandemic? How had Ezekiel’s world been ripped away? There is 1 phrase in the book of Ezekiel. It first shows up in ch. 6 and then over and over and over and over again. “And they will know that I am Lord.” Brainstorm some events (good or bad) in which God has drawn you to Him? Read from Psalm 67 and note to whom God wants to be known. 1 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us — [ b ] 2 so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. 3 May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you. Read Ezekiel 2:3-83 He said: “Son of man, I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me; they and their ancestors have been in revolt against me to this very day. 4 The people to whom I am sending you are obstinate and stubborn. Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says.’ 5 And whether they listen or fail to listen — for they are a rebellious people — they will know that a prophet has been among them. 6 And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns are all around you and you live among scorpions. Do not be afraid of what they say or be terrified by them, though they are a rebellious people. 7 You must speak my words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious. 8 But you, son of man, listen to what I say to you. How would it feel for God to say, “I’m sending you but they may not listen?” Does that take the pressure off or add it? How does this help us learn to obey and trust God with the outcomes? How is God sending HP member, Heidi? How did he send a Georgian pastor to a Waffle House? To whom is God sending you. Habit #5 – Write down how God is sending you. Once a week, write down what you are learning, whom you are blessing, and how God is sending you.