Ezekiel |
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Author:
| Robertson, John |
Series title: | Robertson's Notes Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4910-7974-4 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $15.99 |
Book Description:
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The theme of Ezekiel is, "You shall know that I am the Lord." Most will only come to repentance and confession that Jehovah is God by violent actions against them. Tribulation and pain brings a man to his knees so that he may cry out to God for help (see Acts 14:22). God acted out in violence against Judah for her sins so that they may repent and confess that he alone is the Lord (Lamentations 2:5-7). Accordingly, Ezekiel parallels the book of Revelation. The prophet ends the book by...
More DescriptionThe theme of Ezekiel is, "You shall know that I am the Lord." Most will only come to repentance and confession that Jehovah is God by violent actions against them. Tribulation and pain brings a man to his knees so that he may cry out to God for help (see Acts 14:22). God acted out in violence against Judah for her sins so that they may repent and confess that he alone is the Lord (Lamentations 2:5-7). Accordingly, Ezekiel parallels the book of Revelation. The prophet ends the book by giving the people hope in a future kingdom ruled by Christ.