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Ezekiel 24:1-14 – That’s Intense!

Read Ezekiel 24:1-14

What a turning point! Everything that Ezekiel has been sharing in his prophetic ministry will now come to pass. God’s announcement alerts Ezekiel that the siege on Jerusalem is beginning.  No more wishful thinking that God will change his mind. Ezekiel lived hundreds of miles away, but God gave him the news firsthand.

If he hadn’t been taken into exile already, Ezekiel could be one of those being destroyed. Talk about putting things into perspective! Can you imagine how surreal it would be to get such news? It’s possible Ezekiel had family left behind in Jerusalem. Soon they, along with friends and acquaintances, would soon be no more. How do you wrestle with news like this? Continue reading “Ezekiel 24:1-14 – That’s Intense!”

Matthew 18:15-20 – You’re Wrong!

Matthew 18:15-20

Jesus knew that we would be mean to one another. Sometimes on purpose, sometimes by accident. From reading this passage, I assume Jesus does not want us to be at odds with each other. He has given us a system to use to make amends with our friends, family, and whoever has done us wrong. Have you ever used this system?

Certainly, Jesus doesn’t want us to be accusatory and heated in our encounters. He wants us to handle this in private. Granted, we don’t necessarily know what’s going on behind closed doors when the confrontation takes place. But we do know that Jesus wants us to confront the one who has sinned against us and let them know we are hurt. I may be reading between the lines, but I think this encounter is meant to be our first attempt at reconciliation.

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