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Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Ezekiel 20:49

DISCOURSE: 1110MEN’S TREATMENT OF THE GOSPELEzekiel 20:49. Then said I, Ah Lord God! they say of me, Doth he not speak parables?THE word of God, by whomsoever spoken, should be received with reverence and godly fear. Great care indeed should be taken to examine whether the word which is spoken in his name be agreeable to the sacred oracles; but when that point is ascertained, then we should bow before it, and submit ourselves wholly and cheerfully to its directions. This is the plain dictate of... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Ezekiel 20:37

rod The passage is a prophecy of the future judgment upon Israel, regathered from all nations (see "Israel," Isaiah 1:24-26 refs. into the old wilderness wanderings. Ezekiel 20:35. The issue of this judgment determines who of Israel in that day shall enter the land for kingdom blessing. ; Psalms 50:1-7; Ezekiel 20:33-44; Malachi 3:2-5; Malachi 4:1; Malachi 4:2 see other judgments, (See Scofield "Malachi 4:2- :") See Scofield "Malachi 4:2- :" (See Scofield "Malachi 4:2- :") See Scofield "Malachi... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 20:1-49

Chapter 20Now it came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of Israel came to inquire of the LORD, and sat before me ( Ezekiel 20:1 ).Now this evidently was their custom. We read earlier last week where the elders came to sit before Ezekiel to inquire of the Lord.And so the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel ( Ezekiel 20:2-3 ),Now the last time God said, you know, "Why should I be inquired of... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 20:1-49

Ezekiel 20:1 . The elders of Israel came to enquire of the Lord, and sat before me. They still respected the divine καρισματα , or holy anointing of the Spirit; but they sought it for a reverse of their calamities, and with their idols in their heart, as stated in Ezekiel 8:1. Ezekiel 20:12 ; Ezekiel 20:20 . I gave them my sabbaths. That holy day, though sanctified from the creation, had been almost lost in Egypt. It was restored by Moses as a sign of the covenant, in the encrease of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ezekiel 20:25

Ezekiel 20:25I gave them also statutes that were not good, and judgments whereby they should not live.The judgment of invincible ignoranceThese words have often formed the ground of infidel cavils, and therefore require perhaps to be explained; also they open up to us a very important subject, namely, that of our responsibility to God, not only for our actions, but for our opinions. There is a great tendency now to consider that moral guilt can hardly be incurred by a purely intellectual act.... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ezekiel 20:32

Ezekiel 20:32We will be as the heathen. The paganism of the heartI. As an evil to which the godly are liable.1. The force of early habits. The spirit of self-indulgence and sensualism was the first spirit that animated us all. Its death requires time. Hence in unguarded moods it comes up again.2. The force of social influence. In our industries, recreations, our literature and institutions, the spirit of Paganism breathes in all, and it tends to possess us of itself.3. The force of satanic... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ezekiel 20:35

Ezekiel 20:35I will bring you into the wilderness of the people, and there will I plead with you face to face.The spiritual wildernessMany awful threatenings and delightful promises are scattered up and down in the Word of God. Our text seems to be of a mixed nature: the threatening and the promise are blended together, to excite a holy fear of God and a humble trust in Him.I. “I will bring you into the wilderness of the people?”1. God often brings His people into the wilderness gradually, by... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ezekiel 20:37

Ezekiel 20:37I will bring you into the bond of the covenant.The bond of the covenantThis striking utterance was given forth by Ezekiel when Israel, scattered in every country, had begun to forget their nationality. They judged it prudent to disguise their distinctive character, and become like the heathen. Now, God, who chose His people of old, would not have it so, and He interposed with this striking passage. It is a dreadful thing to profess to belong to the people of God: it is a matter of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ezekiel 20:41

Ezekiel 20:41I will accept you with your sweet savour.Acceptance with GodI. What is implied in our being accepted with God.1. It supposes a drawing near to Him on our part. Acceptance on one part implies application on the other. Our whole life should be a continual coming unto God by Christ. Duties should closely follow one another, like the successive products of the field, and even our ordinary concerns in life should be so conducted as to bring us nearer and still nearer the Lord.2. It... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ezekiel 20:43-44

Ezekiel 20:43-44And there shall ye remember your ways, and all your doings, wherein ye have been defiled; and ye shall loathe yourselves in your own sight.God’s method of mercy used or abused by manI. The method of mercy was very remarkable in the case of Israel. The loving kindness of God is infinite. Christ commanded “that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” Surely this single circumstance, viewed in connection with God’s... read more

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