Today’s passage: Ezekiel 19
Helpful thoughts:
- A “Lament” is a Hebrew poetic form for expressing sadness or grief.
- It seems the mother lioness (And vine) refers to the nation of Judah and the cubs are some of Judah’s final kings who had been taken into captivity.
- In the end, Judah’s leaders have been defeated, the land and the vine have become fruitless, and there is no one left to lead toward restoration.
Questions to consider:
- Why would it make sense to lament of Judah and Israel? If their country had existed for over 800 years (Since the Exodus), and having been brought into existence and defended by the Lord Himself, what travesties would come to mind worthy of lament?
- What did the inability of any man like us to bring Israel (Or any people for that matter) to true repentance and victory prove we need? Are there any men or women on this earth who can be our true hero, who can bring us final victory?
- What did Jesus accomplish in His first coming for His people? What will He accomplish when He comes again? What Scriptures come to mind?