Tag: Old Testament
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Haggai: First Things First (Part 7 of Short Books, Long Shadows)
What happens when God’s people get so busy building their own lives that they neglect what matters most? Haggai’s message is a call to consider our ways, put first things first, and trust the God who is with us while we rebuild. And buried in this little book is a promise that points all the…
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Day 254: Who is the Prince in Ezekiel 44-46?
Ezekiel’s vision of a future temple feels strangely familiar—and strangely different. The sacrifices don’t quite match Moses, and the mysterious prince raises even more questions. Could those differences be pointing beyond Ezekiel’s temple to a greater King, a greater Priest, and a once-for-all sacrifice?
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Day 249: The Pivot Point (Ezekiel 33:11)
Ezekiel 33 marks a turning point. Jerusalem falls, judgment becomes reality, and yet God’s message is not simply, “I told you so.” Instead, He reveals His heart: “Turn back… for why will you die?” No matter how far down the wrong road we’ve gone, God still calls us to pivot—to turn and live.
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Day 246: Tisha B’Av (Ezekiel 24:1-2)
Why did God tell Ezekiel to write down the exact day the siege of Jerusalem began? Tisha B’Av reminds us that God’s patience is real—but it should never be mistaken for indifference.
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Day 243: The Three Most-Used Phrases in Ezekiel, and Why it Matters (Ezekiel 16:62)
Ezekiel’s most repeated phrases reveal more than the prophet’s favorite vocabulary. Together, they tell us something essential about God, His Word, His glory—and our place before Him.
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Day 240: Right Place, Wrong Worship (Ezekiel 8:16)
Ezekiel 8 is a sobering reminder that we can be in the right place, doing all the right religious things, while our hearts are turned in the wrong direction.