Church of Christ Studies

Ezekiel is prophesying across many a mile
Living in Babylon the life of an exile
Jerusalem had not yet been undermined
But Ezekiel said it was only a matter of time

Ezekiel was God’s mouthpiece about Judah’s future
If only they would listen they wouldn’t be butchered
God helped Ezekiel with many visions
That would help Judah make their decisions

By graphic descriptions he told their sentence
God would interfere if only they would listen
He offered encouragement to give them new hope
Hoping they would get off their “slippery slope”

At this time Jerusalem was still standing
Ezekiel’s preaching had become demanding
God was making things all too plain
To think they’d refuse filled him with pain

A remnant of Israel still survived
Except they repent many would die
Ezekiel, Isaiah and other prophets had tried
It was a matter only they could decide

God’s anger against Idolatry was not only Israel
But the evil nations around he’d punish as well
So Ezekiel took God’s call most seriously
The evidence said the future could be differently

Ezekiel was given hints about a new Jerusalem
And the Messiah would be there to help them
So, he seems to say, “If bad comes to worst”
We will serve God and in Him put our trust

Some say the author is unknown
The whole book seems like J eremiah’s song
Poems and songs describing Judah’s fate  
He tried to tell them, now it’s too late

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