Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Daily Scripture & Questions
Ezekiel 13-15 What do the false prophets do that is so wrong? They say, "Declares the Lord" (13:6), but what are the real sources of their so-called prophecies (13:1, 17)? How does false prophecy "disheartened the righteous" and "encouraged the wicked" (13:22)? How bad is the situation – could heroes like Noah, Daniel and Job change these things? What is Jerusalem compared to in verse 15?
Family Devotions—Scripture & Questions
Read Ezekiel 13:8-16. Does a coat of whitewash paint make a wall look better? Does it make a wall stronger? What were the "whitewash lies" that the false prophets were telling the people? What are whitewash lies that we hear in our world today?
Biblical Prayer Focus
Luke 18:7-8 “And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”
Ask Jesus, the Son of Man, to help you anticipate His soon return and to deal patiently with the injustices of life until then. Ask that He strengthen your faith in the midst of the challenging times of waiting.
Ezekiel 13-15 What do the false prophets do that is so wrong? They say, "Declares the Lord" (13:6), but what are the real sources of their so-called prophecies (13:1, 17)? How does false prophecy "disheartened the righteous" and "encouraged the wicked" (13:22)? How bad is the situation – could heroes like Noah, Daniel and Job change these things? What is Jerusalem compared to in verse 15?
Family Devotions—Scripture & Questions
Read Ezekiel 13:8-16. Does a coat of whitewash paint make a wall look better? Does it make a wall stronger? What were the "whitewash lies" that the false prophets were telling the people? What are whitewash lies that we hear in our world today?
Biblical Prayer Focus
Luke 18:7-8 “And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”
Ask Jesus, the Son of Man, to help you anticipate His soon return and to deal patiently with the injustices of life until then. Ask that He strengthen your faith in the midst of the challenging times of waiting.
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