It took me 25 minutes to read this passage. The leaders of Judah in exile came to Ezekiel to seek God’s favor. God pours out his rebuke on these leaders for their hypocrisy. God repeated the number of times that Israel had rejected him, but God did not act according to how he felt, but in accordance with his promises. This happened numerous times, generation after generation. Finally God did act in response to his justice. He expelled and destroyed Israel. But even in his anger he did not forsake his covenant. He retained a remnant that would carry out his plans for redemption for all of mankind. God’s judgment is frightening, but his promises offer hope to those who persist in serving him always.
Stuart
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