Study
24 From the Book of Ezekiel is: Ezekiel
35:1 – 36:15
In this section the prophet
declares that the new ear will be better than the past, because of the greater
fertility of the land. When he uttered this prophecy, the land of Israel seemed
ruined. Edom (Mount Seir) was seeking to obtain possession (35:10; 36:5), and
the mountains of Israel lay desolate (36:4). The prophet declares, first a
judgment upon Edom (chapter 35), and then a return of Israel to enjoy times of
unprecedented prosperity (36:1-15).
1.
Chapter
35. What are the three sins of Edom, mentioned in verses 5 and 10, for which
they will be judged? Notice how
frequently the punishment foretold exactly matches the Edomites’ sin, e.g.,
verses 5 and 9; verse 6; verses 14, 15. How does Ezekiel show that even in
their hour of judgment God still identifies himself with His people, Israel?
2.
Summarize
the blessings promised to Israel in 36:8-15. If you interpret the restored land
as a picture of our inheritance in Christ, what spiritual blessings are
typified in these verses?
