“Ezekiel cried, ‘Dem dry bones! Oh hear the word of the Lord!” That’s how James Weldon Johnson set the first 10 verses of Ezekiel 37 to music, making this one of the best known passages in the Old Testament. But the vision is actually a lot more complicated, and it…

It’s been months since many of us have been able to attend public worship in person. So, more and more people are taking the opportunity to sample some of the many Biblestudies, sermons, and worship services that are available online. But why are some more popular than others? What are…

So, why did God announce that He would punish all these kingdoms? For one simple reason – their pride. The Prince of Tyre was so impressed with his own wealth and his wisdom that he imagined himself to be a god (Ezekiel 28:2). And of course the Pharaohs of Egypt…

When things are going well, it’s hard to imagine them ever coming to an end. And for the last 75 years, the United States has been pretty much on top. Our economy has been the envy of the world, setting the pace in innovation as well as productivity. Our military…

Have you ever left something on the stove too long? It doesn’t take much time for a delicious pot of chili to be scorched, especially if the burner is too hot. If that happens, even the part that isn’t stuck to the bottom tastes burned. And if you neglect it…

Where do you go for refuge? The Ancient Israelites thought they would be safe from the Babylonians inside the walls of Jerusalem (Ezekiel 22:19). They trusted in its strong walls to hold off the invaders, hoping they would turn aside and conquer another country instead (Ezekiel 21:21). But their real…

“If I get stoned and sing all night long, it’s a family tradition!” That’s what Hank Williams, Jr. sang, and he certainly followed in his famous father’s footsteps, both in great success as a singer and songwriter, and also in wrestling with addiction to drugs and alcohol. But all of…

What is your purpose in life? Many of us define ourselves by what we do for a living, and consequently have a hard time when we have to retire. Others consider their relationships as most important to them – they live to love and serve their family and their friends….

They thought the worst was over. Yes, the Babylonians had captured the city of Jerusalem, and carried off about 3,000 of the Jews into exile. But the walls of the city were still strong, and the Temple was still standing. Zedekiah, son of Josiah was still sitting on the throne…

“They will loathe themselves in their own sight for the evils which they have committed, for all their abominations” (Ezekiel 6:9). We can understand those kinds of regrets, can’t we? Whether it’s the victim of lung cancer who wishes he’d never touched a cigarette, the alcoholic who has lost his…