Category 1: On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts. You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness. (1 Thessalonians 2:4‭-‬5 NIV) Category 2: “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds;

Abraham did not withhold Isaac from God: Genesis 22 v12 Now I know that you FEAR God because you have not withheld your only son from me. v16 I SWEAR because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, I will surely BLESS you. - Your descendants will be NUMEROUS as the stars, and as the sand in the sea shore, will take POSSESSION of their enemies GATES and all NATIONS on earth will be BLESSED because you have OBEYED me.

--All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole assembly said to them, “IF ONLY WE HAD DIED IN EGYPT ! or IN THIS WILDERNESS! (Numbers 14:2 NIV) --The Lord said to Moses, “How long will these people treat me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the signs I have performed among them? (Numbers 14:11 NIV) --So tell them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord, I WILL DO TO YOU THE VERY

.............................................................................. Shepherd of my soul I give You full control Wherever You may lead I will follow I have made the choice to listen for Your voice Wherever You may lead I will go   Shepherd of my soul I give You full control Wherever You may lead I will follow I have made the choice to listen for Your voice Wherever You may lead I will go   Be it in a quiet pasture or by a gentle

--Ezekiel 28 **Restoration of Israel** “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: The people of Israel will again live in their own land, the land I gave my servant Jacob. For I will gather them from the distant lands where I have scattered them. I will reveal to the nations of the world my holiness among my people. Ezekiel 28:25 NLT --Ezekiel 29 - A Message for Egypt v3 God says, I am your enemy I am now the enemy of both you and your river. I will

--Ezekiel 21: Judgement against Israel and Ammon Tell her, ‘This is what the Lord says: I am your enemy, O Israel, and I am about to unsheath my sword to destroy your people—the righteous and the wicked alike. Ezekiel 21:3 NLT When they ask why you are groaning, tell them, ‘I groan because of the terrifying news I have heard. When it comes true, the boldest heart will melt with fear; all strength will disappear. Every spirit will faint; strong

Ezekiel 16: GRIEVING GOD God tells the history of the Jews from His perspective. God views His people as His bride. The Jews accepted a marriage covenant with Him in the wilderness. Yet they continued to be unfaithful to Him, serving other gods and doing as they pleased. v 43 states that this fretted God. As a husband is upset and worried for his wife when she is unfaithful, so, too, is God upset and worried over His people. Although Christians are

Finally God's Glory Leaves Jerusalem: Then the cherubim lifted their wings and rose into the air with their wheels beside them, and the glory of the God of Israel hovered above them. Then the glory of the Lord went up from the city and stopped above the mountain to the east. Ez 11:22‭-‬23 NLT v24 Ezekiel is carried back to Babylon in the Spirit from Jerusalem visions. **(He had been carried to Jerusalem from Babylon in Chapter 8:3)** Chapter

Parts: 1. Oracles of Judgement against Israel 2. Oracles against other Nations that though His temple was destroyed, they should not think he's not in charge of the world. Those who threaten his people will be defeated. 3. Promises of Israel Restoration To Note: - God's glory departs from Jerusalem because of sin. Ezekiel lost and regained his ability to speak. - God will renew and refresh the lives of the people on earth. - A broken world will be

1 Corinthians 16 Help for God's People On the first day of every week, each of you should put some of your money in a safe place. Think about how much God has given you. Then decide how much you can give each week. If you do that, the gift will be ready when I come to you. We will not need to start doing it after I come. 1 Corinthians 16:2 EASY v8-9 There was a great door open in Ephesus, though many opposed it. v15-16 Showing respect for those who