By Jacqueline J. Holness While Christmas is the “most wonderful time of the year,” our culture does us no favors by virtually skipping Thanksgiving. Retailers, large and small, begin advertising Christmas wares at the beginning of November, and Christmas songs are played on radio stations as early as Halloween. But before we bypass Thanksgiving […]
By Sam E. Stone Last week’s study ended with Ezekiel 43:21. After that Ezekiel was given further instruction about those who would serve in the temple, the allotment of land, and priestly duties for various occasions. Now the prophet is back at the entrance to the temple. Worship in the kingdom of God is […]
By Sam E. Stone At this point in our study, Ezekiel had witnessed the measuring of the outer wall and then the angel brought him back to the eastern gate of the temple where the tour had begun (see 40:6). Nineteen years earlier the prophet had seen the glory of God leave the temple […]
By Bev and Phil Haas Lately my husband and I have noticed that our daughter seems discouraged. She finally admitted to us that she feels like she can’t do anything right. We’re looking for suggestions on how we can turn these negative feelings around and boost her faith in herself. A key to […]
By John H. Corbin The specifications and dimensions listed in Ezekiel for building the altar were tedious and extremely specific. I believe this was a test by God to see if the people he had placed in exile were actually turning their attention to his authority. Once they constructed the altar according to every […]
