There is almost nothing more painful for a parent than to see their child go astray. It’s heartbreaking to see them walk in the way of evil and face the inevitable consequences. How such a parent must long that their child would turn their life around! In Ezekiel 17-19, we see that God feels the same way about sinners. God is totally just and will punish sin as it deserves. But he has no pleasure in it. Instead, he longs that we would turn from our sin and live.
This sermon was preached at Cross & Crown, Penang on 23rd June 2024.
Introduction: When a child goes astray
Context
1. Parable of Two Eagles and a Vine (Ezekiel 17)
a. The Parable (1–10)
b. The Parable Explained (11–21)
c. A Parable of Hope (22–24)
2. The Soul Who Sins Shall Die (Ezekiel 18)
a. Question: Is God’s Judgement unjust? (1–2)
b. Response: “The Soul Who Sins Shall Die” (3–4)
c. Examples (5-24)
i. The Righteous Father Shall Surely Live (5–9)
ii. The Wicked Son Shall Surely Die (10–13)
iii. The Repentant Grandson Shall Surely Live (14–19)
iv. The Repentant Sinner Shall Surely Live (20–23)
v. The Fallen Righteous Shall Surely Die (24)
d. Conclusion: God is Just (25–29)
e. Challenge: Repent (30–32)
3. A Lament for the Princes of Israel (Ezekiel 19)
a. The Downfall of Jehoahaz (2–4)
b. The Downfall of Jehoiachin (5–9)
c. The Downfall of Jerusalem under Zedekiah (10–14)
Conclusion
a. The tragedy of failing to repent
b. The tragedy of falling away
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