I’m not sure what else to call it. I guess that I could call chapters 36-39 of Ezekiel as Ezekiel 36-39, just like any other normal human being. And, maybe I would, if I was a normal human being.
But, these four chapters in Ezekiel are integral to each other. They fit together and belong together. They are a group of four, and a group of four is a tetrad. I guess that I could call it a quartet, but then everyone will be expecting a song.
So, for the moment, it’s a tetrad.
I’m not sure what else to call it. I guess that I could call chapters 36-39 of Ezekiel as Ezekiel 36-39, just like any other normal human being. And, maybe I would, if I was a normal human being.
But, these four chapters in Ezekiel are integral to each other. They fit together and belong together. They are a group of four, and a group of four is a tetrad. I guess that I could call it a quartet, but then everyone will be expecting a song.
So, for the moment, it’s a tetrad.
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Posted in Christianity, Judaism, Religion on Nov 22nd, 2011
Here is the finale grande for this Ezekiel Tetrad, and it’s a doozy. (Tetrad means ‘group of four’)
In Ezekiel 39 we get even MORE detail of what happens in chapter 38, as well as what leads up to Ezekiel 36:31. Remember, this is God’s objective:
Ezekiel 36:31 Then shall ye remember your evil ways, and your doings that were not good; and ye shall loathe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations.
Here is the finale grande for this Ezekiel Tetrad, and it’s a doozy. (Tetrad means ‘group of four’)
In Ezekiel 39 we get even MORE detail of what happens in chapter 38, as well as what leads up to Ezekiel 36:31. Remember, this is God’s objective:
Ezekiel 36:31 Then shall ye remember your evil ways, and your doings that were not good; and ye shall loathe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations.
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Now, we get to the exciting part.
Up to now, except of the Dry Bones thing, it’s all been peace and roses. Well, there’s difficulty in the details. Just remember that Ezekiel 38 and 39 are bringing Israel to the point where THIS happens:
Ezekiel 36:31 Then shall ye remember your evil ways, and your doings that were not good; and ye shall loathe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations.
When all hope seems lost, God will reach down and save Israel, showing that He exists and loves His people, prompting introspection and soul searching.
Now, we get to the exciting part.
Up to now, except of the Dry Bones thing, it’s all been peace and roses. Well, there’s difficulty in the details. Just remember that Ezekiel 38 and 39 are bringing Israel to the point where THIS happens:
Ezekiel 36:31 Then shall ye remember your evil ways, and your doings that were not good; and ye shall loathe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations.
When all hope seems lost, God will reach down and save Israel, showing that He exists and loves His people, prompting introspection and soul searching.
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You still with me?
Good.
We’re off to the second part in a literally earth-shaking quadrad of chapters in Ezekiel. We did 36 yesterday. We’re doing 37 today, and 38 and 39 are for Monday and Tuesday.
Didya’ notice how Tuesday is spelled T-u-e-s-d-a-y, instead of T-e-u-s-d-a-y, or T-e-w-s-d-a-y?
I wonder why.
I think that I’m on too much Methylprednisolone.
Where were we? Oh, right.
This chapter is ominous sounding, and most people get it wrong. Let’s see if we can see a way to get it right.
You still with me?
Good.
We’re off to the second part in a literally earth-shaking quadrad of chapters in Ezekiel. We did 36 yesterday. We’re doing 37 today, and 38 and 39 are for Monday and Tuesday.
Didya’ notice how Tuesday is spelled T-u-e-s-d-a-y, instead of T-e-u-s-d-a-y, or T-e-w-s-d-a-y?
I wonder why.
I think that I’m on too much Methylprednisolone.
Where were we? Oh, right.
This chapter is ominous sounding, and most people get it wrong. Let’s see if we can see a way to get it right.
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If you are like me, you have a version of the One Year Bible and are reading it every day.
If you ARE NOT reading the One Year Bible (or something like it) every day… if you are a Christian… or even Jewish… There’s something wrong. This world has become a crazy, evil place, and your soul doesn’t have a hope unless you are getting regular booster shots of moral fiber. This world will roll you under without maximum strength help – help that will really only reach you through the bible.
If you are like me, you have a version of the One Year Bible and are reading it every day.
If you ARE NOT reading the One Year Bible (or something like it) every day… if you are a Christian… or even Jewish… There’s something wrong. This world has become a crazy, evil place, and your soul doesn’t have a hope unless you are getting regular booster shots of moral fiber. This world will roll you under without maximum strength help – help that will really only reach you through the bible.
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