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Ezekiel 24:1-27 – Killing Her Shortly With His Word

March 23, 2025

God signifies the day that the final siege begins in Jerusalem by ending the life of Ezekiel’s wife.

Ezekiel 24:1-27
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Join us for an in-depth expository Bible study of Ezekiel 24:1-27 – Killing Her Shortly With His Word, a powerful sermon exploring the 24th chapter of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. This video, delivered from a Calvary Chapel perspective, unpacks God’s prophetic message to Ezekiel, focusing on the fall of Jerusalem, the siege by King Nebuchadnezzar, and the personal cost of obedience to God’s will. For Christians, Bible study enthusiasts, and those intrigued by Bible prophecy, this teaching reveals how God’s commands—often a ‘voluntold’ calling—equip and example His people, even through trials like the death of Ezekiel’s wife and the destruction of the Temple.

In Ezekiel 24, we see God’s judgment unfold through a parable of a ruined pot, symbolizing Jerusalem’s fate, and the sudden loss of Ezekiel’s beloved wife as a sign to Israel. This study examines themes of obedience, divine equipping, and God’s faithfulness amid rebellion, connecting Old Testament prophecy to lessons for today’s Church. Keywords like voluntold, a blend of volunteer and told, highlight how God’s big asks—seen in Moses, Mary, Jonah, and Ezekiel—come with spiritual equipping and purpose, preparing believers for His plans.

Perfect for those searching for Bible study resources, sermons on Ezekiel, or insights into Christianity and prophecy, this video ties the historical siege of Jerusalem to God’s unchanging nature. Whether you’re exploring the Old Testament, seeking Calvary Chapel teachings, or studying the interplay of faith and judgment, this sermon offers rich scriptural depth. We’ll cover Ezekiel 24’s key verses, the significance of Jerusalem’s fall, and how God’s Word remains relevant for modern believers facing their own ‘voluntold’ moments.

Subscribe for more Bible study videos, expository sermons, and prophecy teachings rooted in Christianity. Are you ready to dive into Ezekiel’s message and discover how God equips His people? Keywords: Ezekiel 24, Bible study, Old Testament, Bible prophecy, sermons, Christianity, Calvary Chapel, Jerusalem siege, God’s judgment, voluntold, faith, obedience, Temple destruction, King Nebuchadnezzar, Christian teaching, spiritual equipping, end times signs.

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Ezekiel 23:1-49 – Oho, Oho, A Harlot’s Life For Me

March 16, 2025

To expose the sin of Samaria & Jerusalem, the LORD tells a story of two unfaithful sisters, Oholah & Oholibah.

Ezekiel 23:1-49
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Welcome to our chapter-by-chapter Bible study series on the Old Testament book of Ezekiel with “Ezekiel 23:1-49 – Oho, Oho, A Harlot’s Life For Me.” This expository sermon unpacks Ezekiel 23, an allegory of two unfaithful sisters, Oholah (Samaria) and Oholibah (Jerusalem), representing Israel and Judah’s spiritual idolatry. Perfect for Christians, Bible students, and those exploring spirituality, this Calvary Chapel-style teaching dives into God’s Word to reveal His intimate and incessant love amidst human unfaithfulness.

In this video, we explore how God portrays Samaria and Jerusalem as harlots, unfaithful to Him despite His covenant. Oholah, meaning “her own tabernacle,” and Oholibah, “My tabernacle is in her,” highlight the northern and southern kingdoms’ idolatry after Solomon’s reign—Samaria’s false worship and Jerusalem’s defiled Temple. Ezekiel’s vivid language, paraphrased here for clarity, shows their pursuit of Assyrian and Babylonian lovers, symbolizing alliances with pagan nations and idols. God’s response—judgment through conquest—reflects His holy jealousy and deep sorrow, emotions echoing Hosea 11:8 and Hebrews 4:15, where Jesus sympathizes with us.

This sermon organizes Ezekiel 23 into two points: God’s intimate love (verses 1-10), hurt by spiritual infidelity, and His incessant love (verses 11-49), persisting despite Judah’s worse rebellion. Keywords like idolatry, unfaithfulness, Assyrians, Babylonians, and Egypt connect to New Testament warnings (1 John 5:21, 1 Corinthians 10:14, Colossians 3:5), urging believers to flee idolatry today. We see God’s heart broken by sin, yet His sovereignty unshaken, culminating in Babylon’s 70-year captivity and Israel’s future restoration.

For those searching Bible prophecy, Christianity, or Old Testament studies, this video ties Ezekiel to broader themes—Israel’s 1948 rebirth, the Great Tribulation, and Christ’s return. Whether you’re a Calvary Chapel fan or seeking expository preaching, this teaching equips you to understand God’s emotions and apply His truth. How does spiritual unfaithfulness hurt God today? Reflect with us.

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Ezekiel 22:1-31 – There’s A Gap For That

March 9, 2025

If a wall is your defense, better scrutinize it for gaps.

Ezekiel 22:1-31
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Join us for a powerful expository Bible study on Ezekiel 22, where we uncover God’s message to Jerusalem about the gaps in their spiritual walls. In this Christian sermon, we explore how immorality, impurity, and injustice created openings that led to judgment—and how these same principles apply to our modern world.

Topics Covered in This Study:

The historical and prophetic significance of Ezekiel 22
How sin creates gaps in spiritual and societal foundations
What it means to “stand in the gap” before God
The role of false prophets, corrupt leaders, and unfaithful priests in Israel’s downfall
How the Bible connects Old Testament prophecy to modern issues

Why Watch This Video?
This teaching is for anyone interested in Bible prophecy, Old Testament studies, Christian theology, and spiritual growth. Whether you are part of Calvary Chapel, a Bible study group, or seeking deeper scriptural understanding, this verse-by-verse teaching will strengthen your faith and equip you to stand firm in God’s truth.

Key Bible Passages in Ezekiel 22:

Ezekiel 22:1-16 – How immorality creates spiritual gaps
Ezekiel 22:17-22 – The refining fire: God’s judgment and purification
Ezekiel 22:23-31 – The failure of leaders and the absence of righteous intercessors

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Watch now and see how Ezekiel 22 applies to our world today!

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Ezekiel 21:1-32 – The Sword In The Sigh

February 23, 2025

The Lord sighs with deep feeling as He draws His sword to bring judgment upon His people.

Ezekiel 21:1-32
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Expository Bible Study & Sermon

In Ezekiel 21, we witness a sobering moment in Bible prophecy—God’s sword of judgment is drawn, yet His heart is heavy with sorrow. What does this chapter reveal about God’s justice, mercy, and the broken relationship between Him and His people?

In this expository sermon, we explore:
The prophetic meaning of God lending His sword to King Nebuchadnezzar
How divine judgment reflects God’s holiness and deep sorrow
How this text relates to the doctrines of impassability and relational sovereignty and Christian liberty.

The Book of Ezekiel is filled with visions, prophetic warnings, and future hope. This Old Testament prophecy holds incredible relevance today as we see God’s faithfulness in both discipline and restoration.

If you love deep Bible study, verse-by-verse teaching, and uncovering the prophetic layers of Scripture, this message is for you.

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Ezekiel 20:45-49 – I’ve Seen Fire & I’ve Seen Pain

February 16, 2025

The LORD describes His discipline of Judah and Jerusalem as a fire that will consume everything in its path.

Ezekiel was God’s 6th century prophet to the Judean Jews exiled in Babylon. A remarkable number of his prophecies were presented as silent theatrical dramas. When he did speak, Ezekiel frequently did so utilizing riddles, allegories, and metaphors. So much so that Ezekiel could say (in verse 49), “Ah, Lord GOD! They say of me, ‘Does he not speak parables?’ ”

Ezekiel describes the third and final siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonians as if it were a catastrophic forest fire.

Ezekiel 20:45-49
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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What happens when God’s judgment burns like an unquenchable fire? In Ezekiel 20:45-49, the prophet Ezekiel delivers a striking prophecy about the coming destruction of Judah and Jerusalem—a judgment as relentless as a raging forest fire. This expository sermon explores how Ezekiel, known for his dramatic prophetic acts, describes Babylon’s final siege in symbolic and poetic language, using parables, riddles, and allegories to convey God’s message.

In this Bible study, we cover:
The historical context of Babylon’s third and final siege of Jerusalem
How Ezekiel’s prophetic style used symbols and parables to reveal God’s will
The significance of God’s discipline and how it applies to us today
Why the people dismissed Ezekiel’s words as “just parables” (Ezekiel 20:49)

If you’re passionate about:
Verse-by-verse Bible teaching
Understanding Old Testament prophecy
Studying the Book of Ezekiel
Calvary Chapel-style expository preaching

Then this deep dive into Ezekiel 20 is for you! Like, comment, and subscribe for more Bible prophecy, Christian sermons, and verse-by-verse teachings from Calvary Hanford.

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Ezekiel 20:1-44 – National Inquirers: Idolatrous Minds Want To Know

February 9, 2025

The Elders of the nation of Judah come to inquire of the Lord, but they didn’t need a new message from God, they needed to obey what He had already revealed to them.

In our own lives, we may have experienced times when it seems as though God is not telling us what to do, where to go, and what to say. Likely He has already told us what we need to know.

Ezekiel 20:1-44
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Are you searching for solid Bible teaching and verse-by-verse exposition? In this expository sermon on Ezekiel 20:1-44, we dive deep into God’s message to the elders of Judah, who sought answers but ignored what He had already revealed. How often do we do the same—seeking new direction when God has already spoken?

In this powerful Bible study, we explore:

Idolatry in Israel – Why Judah’s leaders refused to obey God’s Word.

The Sabbath – God’s sign of sanctification and their rejection of it.

God’s Mercy & Judgment – The balance of discipline and restoration.

Jesus, Our Confidence – How Christ finishes the work He starts in us!

If you’re looking for Christian sermons, Calvary Chapel teaching, or a deep dive into Ezekiel, this message is for you! Subscribe for more expository Bible studies, covering the Old Testament and New Testament, prophecy, and God’s plan for His people.

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Ezekiel 19:1-14 – Kings Of The Bungle

January 26, 2025

Two of Judah’s last kings are the subjects of a lament for their having ruled inappropriately.

Ezekiel 19:1-14
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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In Ezekiel 19:1-14 – Kings of the Bungle, we dive into an expository sermon on one of the most poignant laments in the Old Testament. In this chapter, God sings a funeral song for Judah and two of its last kings, lamenting their inappropriate leadership and failure to walk in His ways. What lessons can modern Christians learn from these ancient rulers?

This study is organized around two critical questions:
Is the Lord lamenting your portrayal of the lion?
Is the Lord lamenting your lack of fruit on the vine?

Discover how these questions challenge believers to live lives set apart from the world’s desires and methods, walking in step with God’s will. Ezekiel’s message resonates deeply today, urging us to reflect on our spiritual walk and bear fruit that glorifies the Lord.

If you’re passionate about Bible study, expository preaching, and learning how the Old Testament connects to your life today, this sermon is for you. Whether you’re exploring Christianity, studying Bible prophecy, or following Calvary Chapel teachings, don’t miss this in-depth look at Ezekiel 19.

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Ezekiel 18:1-32 – The Daddy Made Me Do It

January 19, 2025

The Lord tells the sixth century Jews that they are wrong in blaming their fathers for their predicament and should instead take personal responsibility.

Ezekiel 18:1-32
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Join us for an in-depth study of Ezekiel 18:1-32 – The Daddy Made Me Do It, an expository sermon through this powerful chapter in the Old Testament. Discover how God called the sixth-century Jews to stop blaming their fathers for their predicament and instead take personal responsibility for their actions. In this sermon, we explore the timeless truth that righteousness and wickedness are personal decisions, and each of us bears responsibility for our own choices.

The message is broken into two impactful sections:
1️⃣ Accept Your Responsibility & Walk Righteously
2️⃣ Admit Your Responsibility & Repent For Walking Wickedly

Through verse-by-verse teaching, we uncover how these principles apply to our lives today. Learn how to walk in righteousness, repent from sin, and experience God’s forgiveness and restoration.

This sermon is perfect for Bible students, Christians seeking to grow in their faith, and anyone interested in practical insights from the book of Ezekiel. Don’t miss this engaging Bible study from Calvary Hanford, your trusted source for clear, verse-by-verse teaching.

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Keywords: Ezekiel 18, Old Testament, Bible study, Calvary Chapel, Christian sermon, personal responsibility, repentance, righteousness, expository preaching, verse-by-verse teaching, Bible prophecy.

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Ezekiel 17:1-24 – Riddle Me This, Riddle Me That, The Eagle You Picked Does Not Have Your Back

January 12, 2025

The LORD tells a captivating story in which He rescues an abandoned baby, raises her, marries her, only for her to betray Him and become a harlot.

Ezekiel 17:1-24
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Dive into Ezekiel 17 with this in-depth expository Bible study, uncovering the profound meaning behind God’s riddle to Judah. This sermon explores how the Lord uses a symbolic riddle involving two eagles—one representing Babylon and the other Egypt—to reveal Judah’s misplaced trust and spiritual rebellion. Learn why Babylon was God’s chosen instrument for disciplining His people and why Egypt always leads to spiritual ruin.

This teaching focuses on two key insights:

Babylon Is Not So Bad When The Lord Wants You Discipled There
Egypt Is Always Bad Because The Lord Delivered You From There

Perfect for anyone passionate about studying the Bible, understanding Old Testament prophecy, or growing in their faith. Whether you’re a seasoned student of Scripture, new to Bible study, or curious about how God’s Word applies today, this message offers rich insights into God’s character and plan for His people.

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Ezekiel 16:1-63 – You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby, But Harlot, Look At You Now

January 5, 2025

The LORD tells a captivating story in which He rescues an abandoned baby, raises her, marries her, only for her to betray Him and become a harlot.

Ezekiel 16:1-63
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Dive into the powerful and convicting message of Ezekiel 16 in this expository sermon, where God’s grace and mercy shine through even the harshest rebuke. In this chapter, God paints a vivid picture of His love for His people, despite their unfaithfulness and idolatry. It’s a story of rebellion, redemption, and the amazing grace that invites us to surrender and embrace the life God wants to graciously give us.

Are you wrestling with God’s plan for your life? Do you find yourself clinging to things that pull you away from Him? This sermon challenges us to examine our hearts, let go of our idols, and experience the transformation that comes from full surrender to God’s will.

Join us as we explore:

The historical and spiritual significance of Ezekiel 16:1-63.
How idolatry affects our relationship with God.
The unrelenting grace and love of God, even when we resist.

If you’re passionate about Bible study, seeking to grow in your faith, or longing to understand God’s Word more deeply, this sermon is for you.

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Ezekiel 15:1-8 – Wildwood & Vine

December 29, 2024

Instead of bearing spiritual fruit in the LORD’s vineyard, the 6th century Jews chose to be wild vines in the forest.

Ezekiel 15:1-8
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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What does it mean to bear spiritual fruit in God’s vineyard? In this expository sermon on Ezekiel 15:1-8, we explore the sobering imagery of the wild vine. The 6th-century Jews, called to abide in the Lord, chose to become unfruitful wildwood, destined for the fire. This powerful passage points us to Jesus’ words in John 15:5-6: “He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered.”

In this study, we’ll examine two key truths:
Your Yield Depends Upon Your Yielding
Your Burning Comes From Your Burdening

This message challenges us to reflect on our spiritual walk: Are we bearing fruit through abiding in Christ, or are we weighed down by worldly burdens, heading for judgment?

If you’re passionate about deep Bible study, understanding Old Testament prophecy, or uncovering connections to New Testament teachings, this sermon is for you. Perfect for those seeking Christian sermons, Calvary Chapel teachings, or insights into living a fruitful life in Christ.

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Ezekiel 14:12-23 – We Three Saints Of Righteousness Are

December 15, 2024

Not even a prayer team of Noah, Daniel & Job could stop God’s judgment on idolatrous Judah.

Ezekiel 14:12-23
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Dive into Ezekiel 14:12-23 with this in-depth expository sermon, “We Three Saints Of Righteousness Are.” In this powerful passage from the Old Testament, God declares that not even the intercession of Noah, Daniel, and Job could prevent His judgment on the idolatrous nation of Judah. What does this teach us about God’s righteousness, judgment, and the role of the believer today?

Join us as we explore two profound truths from this text:

Noah, Daniel, Job…and YOU Have Been Declared Righteous: Discover how faith in God brings the gift of righteousness to all who trust in Him.
Noah, Daniel, Job…and YOU Are To Display Righteousness: Learn how to live a life of obedience and stand as a light in a world of compromise.

This sermon is perfect for those who love Bible study, are seeking to deepen their understanding of Christianity, or are interested in the prophetic insights of the book of Ezekiel.

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Ezekiel 14:1-11 – Please Seize Me, O Lord, So I’ll Please You

December 8, 2024

The LORD deems His judgments upon Judah as attempts to “seize them by their heart,” to lead them to “Repent!”

Ezekiel 14:1-11
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 13:1-23 – All We Are Saying Is Peace Is At Hand

November 24, 2024

False prophets convinced their fellow Jews that there would be peace in Jerusalem.

Ezekiel 13:1-23
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 12:1-28 – All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go

November 17, 2024

Ezekiel packs his bags as a sign that Prince Zedekiah would seek to escape during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem.

Ezekiel 12:1-28
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 11:1-25 – Total Exchange Of The Heart

November 10, 2024

The Lord shares His desire to give believers the permanent indwelling of God the Holy Spirit.

Ezekiel 11:1-25
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 10:1-22 – Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory Of The Leaving Of The Lord

October 27, 2024

After 400 years dwelling among His people, the glory of the LORD departs the Temple.

Ezekiel 10:1-22
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 9:1-11 – Inka Dinka Do You Have His Mark On You?

October 20, 2024

The righteous remnant of Jews are marked on their foreheads for safe keeping by a man with an ink horn.

Ezekiel 9:1-11
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 8:1-18 – Dig Dug

October 13, 2024

The LORD tells Ezekiel to “dig into the wall” and when he dug into the wall, there was a door.

Ezekiel 8:1-18
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 7:1-27 – I Hear The Chain A-Comin’, Its Comin’ Means The End

October 6, 2024

Ezekiel dramatized his prophecy making a chain as a prop.

Ezekiel 7:1-27
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 6:1-14 – Stamp! In The Name Of Love, Before They Break My Heart

September 22, 2024

The LORD tells Ezekiel to get the attention of the Jews by stamping his feet so He can tell them that their sin is breaking His heart.

Ezekiel 6:1-14
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 5:1-17 – To Baldly Go Where No Prophet Has Gone Before

September 15, 2024

Ezekiel’s 431-day physical theater presentation of the inevitable third and final siege of Jerusalem ends with him shaving his hair and beard with a sword.

Ezekiel 5:1-17
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 3:22-4:17 – Dung And Dumber

September 8, 2024

Ezekiel’s forward-looking ministry begins with him rendered dumb & cooking bread using feces for fuel.

Ezekiel 3:22-4:17
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 3:1-21 – The Fantastic Forehead

August 25, 2024

The LORD readies Ezekiel for his ministry to hard-hearted Jews by “making his forehead strong… Like adamant stone.”

Ezekiel 3:1-21
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 1:25-2:10 – Rebels, Rebels, Your Nation’s A Mess

August 18, 2024

The LORD describes Ezekiel’s audience as rebels.

Ezekiel 1:25-2:10
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 1:4-24 – Creature Features

August 11, 2024

The LORD speeds to Ezekiel in Babylon, riding on His throne-chariot, carried by four living creatures.

Ezekiel 1:4-24
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 1:1-3 – I Coulda Been A Kohanim

July 28, 2024

The destruction of Solomon’s Temple and the deportation of Jews to Babylon cancelled Ezekiel from serving as a kohanim in the Temple.

Ezekiel 1:1-3
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 48:1-35 – Shammah Wow!

May 30, 2019

Ezekiel ends his remarkable prophecy by letting us know that in the future Millennial Kingdom, Jerusalem will have a new name. Weʼll see it in the very last verse of the book – Jehovah-Shammah. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 47:1-23 – Water Lording

May 30, 2019

One special characteristic of the Feast of Tabernacles was the pouring of a vessel of water into a basin that was located at the base of the altar. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 46:1-24 – Sur La Temple

May 30, 2019

Feasts are featured in this chapter. In fact, it closes with a look at the kitchens the levites will use in their preparations for the various feasts. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 45:1-25 – This Land Is Your Land

May 30, 2019

In the future Millennial Kingdom Jesus will again distribute the land by lot only without the drama. That distribution begins here in chapter 45. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 44:1-31 – In My House, Where My Priests Serve, Where My Children Pray

May 30, 2019

We begin to get the order of service in the future Millennial Temple. The very fact that there is an order of service and that the believers have certain assignments is itself instructive. You see, whenever we get together, there is to be some order in our serving the Lord and serving one another. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 43:6-27 – The Word Bible Isn’t In The Bible

May 30, 2019

Sooner or later someone is going to tell you that the word “Trinity” is not found in the Bible. Thatʼs correct. A lot of words arenʼt found in the Bible. For example, the word “bible” is not found in the Bible, but we use it anyway to describe the Bible. Next time someone tells you that “Trinity” is not found in the Bible, tell them they are using a word to describe the Bible that isnʼt found in the Bible! (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 43:1-5 & 44:1-3 – Get Up And Write Like A Man

May 30, 2019

Ezekiel is going to fall down at the glory of God only to be lifted up by the Holy Spirit so he doesnʼt miss recording anything. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 42:1-20 – The Cohen Brothers’ Millennial Temple

May 30, 2019

Our text looks past the Tribulation Temple to the Millennial Temple. Priests will serve in it as well. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 41:1-26 – Disregarders Of The Lost Ark

May 30, 2019

Ezekiel had missed an opportunity. At the start of our studies we noted that although Ezekiel was a priest, he was exiled to Babylon before he was of age to actually serve in the Temple at Jerusalem. To say it was a disappointment would be an understatement. But now, as his visions are concluding and his book is nearing its end, Ezekiel is getting a glimpse of the future Temple, the Millennial Temple. He saw it before any other Israelite, priest or otherwise. Not only that, he was guided on his tour by the Lord Himself. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 40:6-49 – Measuring With The Ruler

May 30, 2019

A man with a measuring rod in his hand takes Ezekiel on a tour of the future Millennial Temple. Itʼs none other than the Lord Himself. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 40:1-5 – A Tour De Future

May 30, 2019

Everyone who reads the last nine chapters of Ezekiel asks and therefore must answer this question: Will there be animal sacrifices in the Temple during the future Millennial Kingdom on the earth? (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 39:1-29 – Mountain Doom

May 30, 2019

Ezekiel thirty-nine goes deeper into certain details of chapter thirty-eight. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 38:14-23 – Quake Boss

May 30, 2019

Reading about what is going to happen to the armies of Gog when they invade from the north reminded me of the futility of Das Boot. Before ever getting near Israel there is a mighty earthquake. Itʼs so disorienting that the soldiers turn upon one another and kill one another. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 38:1-13 – Captain Hooked

May 30, 2019

Itʼs going to be God versus Gog. Ezekiel was told to “prophesy against him,” against Gog, the captain of these would be conquerers. We might call him ʻCaptain Hooked,ʼ because God says He will “put hooks into [his] jaws, and lead [him] out. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 38.1-8 – Be In The Fight Place At The Right Time

May 30, 2019

Prophecy expert Mark Hitchcock says, “By far, the most controversial issue in Ezekiel 38-39 is the timing of the invasion. The specific time of the invasion in Ezekiel 38 is difficult to determine.” I should explain that we believe that this prophecy is literal and historical. In other words, it describes a real military campaign against Israel that happens sometime in human history. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 38:1-6 – Who Are Those Guys?

May 30, 2019

Weʼve come to the most quoted passage, the most referenced passage, in the Book of Ezekiel. Chapters thirty-eight and thirty-nine tell of a coming northern confederacy of nations around the Black and Caspian seas who with Persia and North Africa will invade the promised land after Israelʼs restoration to it in the last days. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 37:1-28 – Dem’ Bones

May 30, 2019

Ezekiel was an extraordinary illustrator of Bible truth. He was a walking Keynote presentation. His visions and his acted-out dramas brought Godʼs prophecies to life for the exiles in Babylon. We encounter two more of those in chapter thirty-seven. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 36:16-38 – The Comeback King’s Kids

May 30, 2019

Our text in Ezekiel is about the return of the Jews to their land. It is a prophecy coming true before our very eyes. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 36:1-15 – Brought Back To The Mountain

May 30, 2019

The last fifty years has seen the desert of Israel blossom into a world leader in agriculture. It is exactly what you would expect from reading Bible prophecy regarding the last days. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 35:1-15 – Where Have All The Edomites Gone?

May 30, 2019

High on the list of historic anti-semites are the descendants of Jacobʼs brother, Esau. They are the Edomites and are associated with Mount Seir. Their judgment is described in chapter thirty-five. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 34:1-31 – Sheepwrecked

May 30, 2019

Ezekiel thirty-four is all about shepherding. The Lord will compare the leaders of Israel to false, cruel shepherds who put their own needs ahead of His people. Then God will introduce the true shepherd of Israel to be revealed in the last days. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 33:21-33:33 – Ezekiel The Entertainer

May 28, 2019

Ezekiel was privy to the fall of Jerusalem before the messenger arrived. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 33:1-20 – Someone To Watch Over Me

May 28, 2019

In chapter thirty-three we have a review of Ezekielʼs call as a watchman to Israel. He has been warning the people for some seven years. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 29-32 – Egypt In Denial

May 28, 2019

Weʼre in a long section of Ezekiel that declares Godʼs judgment against seven nations. In chapters 29 through 32 we come to a long section in that long section that deals entirely with Egypt. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 28:20-26 – A Thorn In Your Sidon

May 28, 2019

In this short section Ezekiel pronounces a quick judgment upon the city of Sidon, then reminds us in the closing verses of the chapter that itʼs all about Israel. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 28:1-19 – Tyre Rant

May 28, 2019

God was addressing a man, the ruler of Tyre, the whole time. But in the later verses He was revealing the motivation behind the man. It was Satan. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 27:1-36 – Large Living Sinks Ships

May 28, 2019

Sudden wealth can be hard to handle. But so can not-so-sudden wealth. Truth is, material prosperity of any kind can ruin you if youʼre not careful. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 26:1-21 – Overinflated Tyre

May 28, 2019

Our passage in Ezekiel is a great example of predictive prophecy coming true in actual human history. I want to look at it from that perspective – as a proof of the Bibleʼs inspiration. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 25:1-17 – National Measure

May 23, 2019

Israel is at the very heart of Godʼs plan for human history. They are Godʼs special people, His elect nation. How you treat them will determined how youʼre treated. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 24:1-27 – A Watched Pot Over Boils

May 23, 2019

I wonder what they would have thought about Ezekielʼs demeanor. The prophetʼs wife is going to die suddenly. Ezekiel will go to work the next day. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 23:1-49 – Divine Secrets Of The Oho Sisterhood

May 23, 2019

Weʼre going to meet two sisters, Oholah and Oholibah. They are not real women, but rather characters in a rather graphic parable. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 22:1-31 – There Will Be Blood

May 23, 2019

Sixth century Jerusalem had earned a nickname. It was given to her by God. You see it in verse two, “The Bloody City.” (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 21:18-32 – Ain’t It Divine

May 23, 2019

In our text tonight King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon practices divination to make an important decision. God will overrule the results to accomplish His divine providence. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 20:45-21:17 – Only You Can Endure Forest Fires

May 23, 2019

If your life was a song, right now, what song would it be? I only ask because our text tonight will end in a song, and itʼs a pretty sad one. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 20:33-44 – Election Dei

May 23, 2019

Israel as a nation was the object of Godʼs national election. It put them into a place of privilege and blessing. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 20:1-32 – Not On Seeking Terms

May 23, 2019

The leaders among the exiles in Babylon came to Ezekiel seeking to inquire from the Lord. Problem was, they were no longer on ʻseeking termsʼ with God. In verse three the Lord directed Ezekiel to say, “I will not be inquired of by you.” (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 19:1-14 – The Lion Kings

May 23, 2019

A “lament” is some verbal expression of great grief or sorrow. It should not surprise us that God can be grieved by the actions of His people. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 18:1-32 – When Proverbs Go Sour

May 23, 2019

In our text weʼre going to encounter something like that only itʼs called a proverbial saying. Itʼs right at the beginning, in verse two. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 17:1-24 – The Eagles Have Landed

May 21, 2019

The eagle represents two ancient nations in our text, first Babylon, then Egypt. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 16:35-63 – Like Mother, Like Daughter

May 21, 2019

The first thirty-four verses of chapter sixteen described the Jews in Judah and especially Jerusalem as an adulterous wife to God and a harlot to the surrounding Gentile nations. Godʼs judgment upon her is the subject of the rest of the chapter. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 16:1-34 – The Lady Is A Tramp

May 21, 2019

Chapter sixteen is the longest chapter in Ezekiel. By itself it is longer than six of the Minor Prophets. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 15:1-8 – Another Vine Mess You’ve Gotten Us Into

May 21, 2019

Ezekiel, in chapter fifteen, is going to talk about Israel as Godʼs vine. Itʼs the first of three illustrations over the next three chapters that show Jerusalem and the Temple will not be spared from judgment. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 14:12-23 – Three Men And A Blight

May 21, 2019

It seems that the Jews of the sixth century held to a hero mentality. Daniel had been carried away into Babylon. By the time of our text he was twenty-five years old. Heʼd already distinguished himself as a righteous man. Though some of his greatest accomplishments were still ahead of him, he was a bona fide hero. Perhaps God would use Daniel in Babylon to deliver the Jews in Jerusalem from further destruction. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 14:1-11 – Cheaters

May 21, 2019

In our text “some of the elders of Israel” came to Ezekiel to inquire of the Lord. It sounds good until you read that their hearts were not right with God. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 13:17-23 – Black Magic Women

May 21, 2019

We encounter a group of women who are false prophetesses. While Israel was plagued with false prophets who spoke openly and publicly, a network of false prophetesses was at work behind the scenes in private. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 13:1-16 – Don’t Get Plastered

May 21, 2019

The exiles in Babylon were encouraged they would soon be free to return to Israel. The people should have felt the foulness of their words. The false prophets and prophetesses spoke not a word against Israelʼs idolatry. It was foul of them to overlook sin, to ignore Godʼs moral law, and tell the people what they wanted to hear. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 12:17-28 – Waiting To Expunge

May 21, 2019

Ezekiel was quite the actor there on the banks of the river Chebar in Babylon. He had just finished a one-man, one-day engagement during which he dug a hole through the wall of his house and portrayed a man trying to escape for his life during a violent siege by an invading army. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 12:1-16 – Hole Hearted

May 21, 2019

Ezekiel was ministering to the exiles in Babylon. The Jews still held out false hope they would soon return to Jerusalem. Ezekiel was called upon to act-out another drama before them. He acted the part of an evacuee. It was to represent to them what would befall Zedekiah. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 11:14-25 – Babylon New Heart

May 21, 2019

God promised His people that He would one day “put a new spirit within them.” They would have “a heart of flesh.” Itʼs the new birth being promised. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 11:1-13 – Fire Burn And Cauldron Bubble

May 21, 2019

We’re going to see the princes of Jerusalem describe themselves as “meat” in a cooking “caldron.” It sounds bad, and it is – but they thought otherwise. How could they think being in the caldron was something good? (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 10:1-22 – The Departed

May 21, 2019

It takes nothing away from the deity or majesty of God to say He was reluctant. In fact, it magnifies His longsuffering and grace and mercy. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 9:1-11 – Elohim Has Left The Building

May 21, 2019

In chapter nine of Ezekiel God was leaving His building. His glory was departing from the holy of holies in the Temple at Jerusalem. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 8:1-18 – Local Prophet Hair-Lifted To Jerusalem

May 21, 2019

Ezekiel is taken on a kind of damage survey. In a vision he finds himself at the Temple in Jerusalem. In his case the damage to be surveyed was still in progress. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 7:20-27 – That’s The Sound Of God’s Man Workin’ On The Chain Gang

May 21, 2019

“Make a chain.” With that directive from God Ezekiel would pursue the forging of a chain by which he would shackle himself. He would act-out before God’s people what awaited the residents of Jerusalem. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 7:1-19 – Spare The Rod, Spoil The Nation

May 21, 2019

Ezekiel refers to a “rod” in verses ten and eleven. After literally hundreds of years of warnings it was time for God to spank His backslidden people. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 6:1-14 – Mountain Do’s And Don’ts

May 21, 2019

A family trip to the mountains is a common and wholesome occurrence here in the shadow of the beautiful Sierra range. It was common in sixth century Israel, too, but not wholesome. It was in the mountains, in the wilderness, that the Jews went to worship the gods of the Canaanites. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 5:1-17 – After Shave Loathsome

May 21, 2019

Ezekiel went through acts one, two, and three. From somewhere he produced a sword. With it he proceeded to shave his hair and beard. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 4:1-17 – Iron Chef Hebraica

May 21, 2019

Beginning with chapter four and continuing through chapter twenty-four Ezekiel prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem. Four symbolic acts in chapters four and five serve as visual lessons. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 3:22-27 – It’s A Mute Point

May 20, 2019

Ezekiel was a selective mute, but it wasnʼt a genetic predisposition. It wasnʼt something he practiced on his own, either. It was a God thing. Weʼre going to see that God caused Ezekiel to be a selective mute. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 3:16-21 – Someone To Watchman Over Me

May 20, 2019

Since we are called to “watch” perhaps we can learn a thing or two from Ezekiel as Israelʼs sixth century watchman. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 3:12-15 – Up!

May 20, 2019

Ezekiel was another Old Testament saint who experienced sudden transport. Letʼs see what we can glean from his experience. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 3:4-11 – The Fantastic Fore-Head

May 20, 2019

Ezekiel faced a language barrier of a different kind: It was a spiritual language barrier. It was the result of hardened hearts. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 3:4-11 – The Fantastic Fore-Head

May 20, 2019

Ezekiel faced a language barrier of a different kind: It was a spiritual language barrier. It was the result of hardened hearts. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 2:8-3:3 – How To Eat A Sweet Scroll

May 20, 2019

Three of Godʼs prophets were commanded to take the metaphor of Godʼs Word as food literally. They each were commanded to eat Godʼs Word. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 2:1-7 – Rebels Without A Conscience

May 20, 2019

You know what happens when a Christian acts like a rebel in his or her walk with Jesus? They conform to the world! Theyʼre not rebels in a romantic sense. Theyʼre rebels in a pathetic sense. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 1:22-28 – Rider On The Storm

May 20, 2019

Ezekiel sees the heavens open and a storm approaching. In the storm he sees four living creatures who he will later identify as cherubim. They are special beings, probably angels, that are associated with the presence of God and His throne. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 1:15-21 – Sweet Chariot Swings Low

May 20, 2019

Ezekiel sees the heavens open and a storm approaching. But there is something in the storm. There are four cherubim – of the type that minister constantly around the throne of God. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 1:4-14 – Weird-Faced Scenario

May 20, 2019

Was Ezekiel a primitive man doing his best to put an alien encounter on papyrus? (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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Ezekiel 1:1-3 – Thirty Something

May 20, 2019

While itʼs great to dream and to plan everything must be subordinated to the understanding, “nevertheless not my will but Godʼs will be done.” Had Ezekiel been born a few years earlier he would have enjoyed life serving as a priest during a time of great revival. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

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