Members Pastor Scott Markle Posted January 31, 2015 Members Share Posted January 31, 2015 Meditations in Ezekiel1. The Requirement for a Spiritual Watchman Ezekiel 33:1-2 – “Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman . . . .” 2. The Reality of the Spiritual Watchman Ezekiel 33:2 – “Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman . . . .” Ezekiel 33:7 – “So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.” Hebrews 13:17 – “OBey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.” 3. The Representation of the Spiritual Watchman Ezekiel 33:7 – “So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.” 4. The Responsibility of the Spiritual Watchman A. To watch for the coming judgment of the Lord. Ezekiel 33:2-3 – “Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman: if when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people . . . .” B. To warn the people concerning their sinfulness 1) With forceful clarity. Ezekiel 33:2-3 – “Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman: if when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people . . . .” 2) According to God’s Word. Ezekiel 33:7 – “So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me. 3) To turn from their sinful ways. When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand. Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.”5. The Rejection of the Spiritual Watchman Ezekiel 33:4-5a – “Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head. He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him.” 6. The Reception of the Spiritual Watchman Ezekiel 33:5b – “But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.” 7. The Release of the Spiritual Watchman Ezekiel 33:4-5a – “Ezekiel 33:4-5a – “Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head. He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him.” Ezekiel 33:9 – “Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.” 8. The Rebellion of a Spiritual Watchman Ezekiel 33:6 – “But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman’s hand.” Ezekiel 33:8 – “When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.” 9. The Reason for a Spiritual Watchman Ezekiel 33:10-11 – “Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live? Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?” 10. The Report of the Spiritual Watchman A. With the truth of righteousness Ezekiel 33:12 – “Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people, The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his transgression: as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall thereby in the day that he turneth from his wickedness; neither shall the righteous be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sinneth.” B. With a warning against recklessness Ezekiel 33:13 – “When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; if he trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his righteousnesses shall not be remembered; but for his iniquity that he hath committed, he shall die for it.” C. With a call to repentance Ezekiel 33:14-15 – “Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; if the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had rOBbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die.” D. With a promise of revival Ezekiel 33:14-16 – “Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; if the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had rOBbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die. None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him: he hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live.” Posted in Meditations in Ezekiel, Godly Leadership, Godly Discipline, Receiving Correction, Repentance of Sin, Spiritual Revival Please share this post with others: View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MountainChristian Posted January 31, 2015 Members Share Posted January 31, 2015 I wish my mind broke the scriptures down like that. Thanks Pastor Markle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pastor Scott Markle Posted January 31, 2015 Author Members Share Posted January 31, 2015 This ability is a gracious gift from the Lord our God. I give HIM the glory and the praise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pastor Scott Markle Posted January 31, 2015 Author Members Share Posted January 31, 2015 By the way, this message was preached at Melvin Baptist Church in five parts. The MP3 for each of these five parts may be found at the following link: http://www.melvinbaptistchurch.com/sermon-audio.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alan Posted February 1, 2015 Members Share Posted February 1, 2015 Excellent message and exposition on Ezekiel chapter 3. The reference to the New Testament minister of the gospel in Hebrews 13:7 is appropriate and helpful. Thank you for the mesage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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