We all search for hope, especially when life descends into chaos and uncertainty. Ezekiel 33-34 offers us such hope of restoration. In the midst of chaos and desolation, God’s word reminds us that no matter how far we've strayed, there is a Good Shepherd ready to restore and renew. God is the merciful God who seeks out the lost, heals the broken and brings peace to the scattered. But only if we will acknowledge our sin and turn back to him in repentance.
This sermon was preached at Cross & Crown, Penang on 21st July 2024.
Introduction: Compassion in the face of disaster
Context
Ezekiel 1–24 Judgement against Jerusalem & Judah
Ezekiel 25–32 Judgement against foreign nations
Ezekiel 33–48 Restoration Promised
1. The Watchman Recommissioned (Ezekiel 33)
Real restoration can come only once real sin is acknowledged,
and real repentance is shown.
a. The Real Problem (1–9)
b. The Real Solution (10 –20)
A merciful promise of life for the repentant.
A just punishment of death for the rebellious.
c. The Real Hope (21–33)
2. The Good Shepherd Restores (Ezekiel 34)
a. Problem: Wicked shepherds scatter (1–10)
b. Restoration: True shepherd gathers (11–16)
c. Problem: Wicked Sheep Judged (17–19)
d. Restoration: God’s flock rescued (20-–31)
3. Jesus, The Good Shepherd Arrives
4. Conclusion & Application
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