21"For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: How much worse will it be when I send against Jerusalem my four dreadful judgments—sword and famine and wild beasts and plague—to kill its men and their animals! - P53
23You will be consoled when you see their conduct and their actions, for you will know that I have done nothing in it without cause, declares the Sovereign Lord." - P53
13"Son of man, if a country sins against me by being unfaithful and I stretch out my hand against it to cut off its food supply and send famine upon it and kill its people and their animals,
14even if these three men—Noah, Daniel and Job—were in it, they could save only themselves by their righteousness, declares the Sovereign Lord.
- P52
We see the extent of the people’s unfaithfulness as God reveals to Ezekiel four forms of imminent judgment: a famine, wild animals, war, and disease. - P54
In each situation, the people face the consequences for their unrighteousness. Their sinfulness is so severe that even the presence of righteous men like Noah, Daniel, and Job would not be able to save the country from its demise. - P54
The righteousness of these men is limited, but the righteousness of Jesus is able to save all who believe in Him. - P54
When we turn from sin to follow Christ, we experience the grace and mercy of salvation that is only possible because of His righteousness. May we cherish and proclaim this good news to all! - P54
Dear God, thank you that Your mercy triumphs over judgment. I am grateful for Your grace in sending Your Son as a living sacrifice to pay the penalty of the judgment I deserve. Help me to live in gratitude for this indescribable gift. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P55
The Lord speaks concerning a country that is unfaithful to Him: Even if Noah,
Daniel, and Job lived there, they could only save themselves by their righ-teousness. The Lord promises judgment against the people of Jerusalem. - P53
Yeta remnant will survive, and their behavior will console Ezekiel Through this,
he will know that the Lord‘s judgments are not without cause. - P53
Jerusalem will face four dreadful judgments-famine, wild animals, war,
and disease-for repeated rebelliousness against the Lord. God‘s peoplehave been given ample opportunity to repent and return to Him, but be-cause they continued in their unfaithfulness, their city will be destroyed.
Despite the disasters ahead, - P54
God also demonstrates His grace as He administers His judgment. He proclaims that a remnant of His people willsurvive, though they will become exiles in Babylon. This passage reminds usthat God is both just and gracious. - P54
He executes His justice according to theconduct and actions of His people, but He also extends His grace, offeringa remnant of hope even while the people experience disastrous judgment. - P54
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