Author: Josephine Yu

SCRIPTURE:  EZEKIEL 31 A CEDAR IN LEBANON (vs. 1-18) A description of the beauty and majesty of Lebanon and its downfall was conveyed to Pharaoh, the king of Egypt.  The purpose was to warn Pharaoh that their splendor and majesty will also be brought down and they will be killed by the sword. THOUGHTS: Pharaoh… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 11/20/24 (Wednesday)

SCRIPTURE:  EZEKIEL 30 A LAMENT FOR EGYPT (vs. 1-26)  A sword will come against Egypt. (v. 4)  The allies of Egypt will fall and her proud strength will fall. (v. 6)  They will be desolate among desolated lands and their cities will be among ruined cities. (v. 7)  God will set fire to Egypt and… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 11/19/24 (Tuesday)

SCRIPTURE:  EZEKIEL 29 A PROPHECY AGAINST EGYPT (vs. 1-21)  Egypt will fall and given as food to the beasts of the earth and the birds of the air. (v. 5)  God will bring a sword against Egypt and kill her men and animals. (v. 8)  The land of Egypt will be made a river and… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 11/18/24 (Monday)

SCRIPTURE:  EZEKIEL 28 A PROPHECY AGAINST THE KING OF TYRE (vs. 1-19) SINS OF THE KING OF TYRE:  He considered himself as a god with a proud heart. (v. 2)  He bragged about his wisdom and understanding in gaining wealth and acquiring treasures of gold and silver. (v. 4)  He was proud of his skill… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 11/17/24 (Sunday)

SCRIPTURE: EZEKIEL 27 A LAMENT FOR TYRE (vs. 1-36) DESCRIPTION OF TYRE:  Domain was on the high seas with perfect beauty. (v. 4)  Made of timbers of pine trees from Senir, cedar from Lebanon. oaks from Bashan, cypress wood from the coasts of Cyprus and deck inlaid with ivory. (vs. 5-6)  Fine embroidered linen from… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 11/16/24 (Saturday)

SCRIPTURE:  EZEKIEL 26 A PROPHECY AGAINST TYRE (vs. 1-21) SIN OF TYRE – They said of Jerusalem, “Aha!”.  The gate to the nations is broken, and its doors have swung open to me; now that she lies in ruins I will prosper. (v. 2) PUNISHMENTS OF TYRE:  God will bring many nations against Tyre.  They… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 11/15/24 (Friday)

SCRIPTURE:  EZEKIEL 25 A PROPHECY AGAINST AMMON (vs. 1-7) SINS OF AMMON: They said “Aha” when God’s sanctuary was deserted. (v. 3a) They rejoiced over the land of Israel when it was laid waste. (. 3b) They clapped their hands and stamped their feet when the people of Judah went into exile. (v. 3c) PUNISHMENTS… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 11/14/24 (Thursday)

SCRIPTURE:  EZEKIEL 24 THE COOKING POT (vs. 1-34) The Lord told Ezekiel to cook bones in a a pot with water to illustrate cleansing from impurity and the judgment of God according to their conduct and actions. EZEKIEL’S WIFE DIES (vs. 15-27) When Ezekiel’s wife died, God told him not to lament or weep or… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 11/13/24 (Wednesday)

SCRIPTURE:  EZEKIEL 23 TWO ADULTEROUS SISTERS ( vs. 1-49) This chapter described two sisters named Oholah and Oholibah..  Oholah represents Samaria, the Northern Kingdom while Oholibah represents Jerusalem, the Southern Kingdom of Judah.  Oholah engaged in prostitution with the Assyrians and defiled herself with idols.  Oholibah was more depraved than her sister.  She lusted after… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 11/12/24 (Tuesday)

SCRIPTURE:  EZEKIEL 22 JERUSALEM’S SINS (vs. 1-31) They shed blood and become defiled by the idols they made. (v. 4) They treated father and mother with contempt. (v. 7a) They oppressed the alien and mistreated the fatherless and the widow. (v. 7b) They despised God’s holy things and desecrate His Sabbaths. (v. 8) They dishonor… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 11/11/24 (Monday)