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This is a real tour-de-force: a deluge of evidence for the Resurrection. More details on the contents in due course. (Transcript in preparation at the time of publishing these two items) XZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZX ZXXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZX PS0: ::: The latest development on the “Transcript” section is that the text-file will be subject to far less preparation than before […]
Pastor Barry began with a table showing an outline of the whole book. “This is a provocative chapter – one of the worst in the Old Testament” “Difficult and uncomfortable”. It was introduced as “The Tale of Two Sisters”. It deals with Ohola and Oholibah (analogues of Samaria and Jerusalem). There were also parallels drawn […]
This sermon starts with a set of 23 “Lessons to Remember” as distilled from the book of Ezekiel. These were written by John H Waddey in a commentary that he wrote in the year 1977. Main theme of the teaching is about the nature and significance of the vine-plant and vine-metaphor. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Transcript to follow […]
The first short section is a review of Chapters 1 to 12. Pastor Barry then dealt with the false prophets that abounded in Ezekiel’s day, describing the two classes of those people. The concept of “blotting out the names of the ungodly” and the severe consequences was described. The appearance of the word “many” was […]
This sermon deals with the fate of kings of Israel & Judah. Ezekiel prophecied details of the retribution that would come upon them because of their ignoring the life-rules that God had decreed. It also describes the abhorent worship of other … things … instead of The One True God, particularly by the leadership. Pastor […]
Pastor Barry continues with the exposition, working through chapters 9 & 10. Before getting down to detail, though, there is a substantial commentary on present-day behaviour of various sections of our society and comparison with the things that Ezekiel was told to warn Israel about. Pastor Barry stressed several times the “God protects His own”. […]
In this fifth part of the examination of the Book of Ezekiel, Pastor Barry looks at some of the warnings and predictions of what is in store for Israel (and Jerusalem in particular) if they do not TURN BACK TO GOD. Comparisons with modern day events and trends are prominent in the latter half of […]
To start the ball rolling Pastor Barry gave on overview in terms of geographical & temporal locations. Also the Stature of Ezekiel exhibiting excellence in his prophetic role and the intensity of the content of the book (“not to be studied until reach age of 30”) were stressed. Ezekiel doesn’t just talk, he acts, he […]
In this sermon Pastor Barry begins delving into the details of Ezekiel’s circumstances and early visions. The hardships of a warlike nature are described, and various encircling empires. The initial calling that God places on Ezekiel is covered. Ezekiel’s relationship to other prophets and their prophecies is described in some detail. The Pastor Barry spends […]
In this sermon Pastor Barry completes the introduction to the book of Ezekiel. Here he describes Ezekiel himself and his environment and his circumstances. Ezekiel’s contemporaries Jeremiah and Daniel are also mentioned to give further context. Various nations and the judgements meted out to them appear, with some reference to the background and reasons for […]