Category Archives: 1 Kings

Ezekiel 47-48 – The River And The Land

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

<!–[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]–> 47:1-6 – A trickle from the temple becomes a great river.  The location that Ezekiel is shown may indicate where the “sea” was once kept in Solomon’s temple, but there is no mention of such … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 45-46 – Sacred Land and Days

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

<!–[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]–> By Clarence Larkin (click to enlarge) 45:1-6 – The sacred district.  The full sacred area would cover an area seven miles wide and seven miles long.  One section stretching seven miles long and three miles … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 43-44 – The Glory of the LORD and the Temple Torah

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

43:1-5 – The glory returns.  Why does the glory of the LORD approach from the east? (cf. Eze.11:23)  There is no ignoring the approaching glory which radiates the land and comes with a great tumult of sound.  This vision is … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 24-25 – A Time To Mourn And A Time Not To Mourn

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

24:1-5 – The siege begins. The exact date (January 5, 587BC according to Daniel Block NICOT I:772-774) is given in order to verify that indeed the word of the LORD declared what happened before it could be verified. Note the … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 19:1-20:44 – An Inevitable End?

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

19:1-9 – Singing the prophetic lament (or dirge). The Lion Lament. “What a lioness was your mother” should read, “What is your mother? A lioness!” (see Block NICOT 595; Duguid NIVAC 247). What does it mean? Who are the two … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 17-18 – Taking Responsibility

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

17:1-2 – What do “allegory” (Heb. hida “riddle”) and “parable” (Heb.  mashal “proverb”) suggest for reading what follows? 17:3-4 – What effect should the description of the great eagle have on us?  Lebanon is (and was) known for its cedars … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 14 – When Righteousness Saves

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

14:1-5 – “Some of the elders”. This group represents the rest of the elders who seek the LORD outwardly but are inwardly idolaters. What does it mean when the LORD says He will answer such persons Himself? In what way … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 4-5 – Playing God Against Jerusalem

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

4:1-3 – Why the illustrated sermon? Or is it far more than an illustrated sermon? Does this prophetic play act (“sign-acts” Block NICOT 164-167) effect what is dramatized? Why does Ezekiel make a model of Jerusalem and then lay siege … Continue reading →

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The KNP ("corner"): Reflections Related to Ruth 3.9

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

(NAS) “He said, ‘Who are you?’ And she answered, ‘I am Ruth your maid. So spread your covering over your maid, for you are a close relative.’”(NET) “He said, ‘Who are you?’ She replied, ‘I am Ruth, your servant. Marry … Continue reading →

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2 Kings 23:30-25:30 – The End is Near or A Glimmer of Hope

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

23:31 – Jehoahaz – son of Josiah. He reigned for 3 months (609 BC) over Judah and did evil in the sight of the LORD. He surrendered to Pharaoh Neco and was taken to Egypt in chains and Neco placed … Continue reading →

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