Samaria and Jerusalem are two “harlot sisters” representing Israel’s heart going after foreign gods and forsaking the God of their fathers. Ezekiel declares the Lord’s judgment on them as well as specifically Jerusalem as a pot of non-edible soup. And the loss of Ezekiel’s wife as a warning to Jerusalem as well.
Category: Sermons
Revelation 13
The Beast from the sea and the Beast from the earth both appear to draw people away from the truth. Bill Hepner describes the ramifications for those dwelling on Earth at this time in history. The Word of God gives us what we need to proclaim the truth and warn others before it’s too late!
Ezekiel 21 – 22
The sword is sharpened and shined up, ready for judgment against Jerusalem. The furnace is turned up and ready to sift Israel. The Lord is looking for any leader to stand in the gap, He finds none!
Revelation 10 – 12
The little book… sweet as honey and bitter to the stomach. The Apostle John shares what he received which is to us sweet and bitter. Glorious revelations of Jesus and the judgments on an unbelieving world.
Ezekiel 19 – 20
A lioness representing Judah and her two cubs representing two kings of the southern kingdom and described as “Prices of Israel” are taken captive because they wondered from the Lord. Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim are those cubs and the leaders of the Jews don’t seem to remember what happened and why. The Lord lifts up a…
Revelation 8 – 9
Six trumpets seem more like supernatural judgments rather than the preceding seals. Bill Hepner explains how the seventh seal actually is a prelude to the seven trumpets.
Ezekiel 17 – 18
A tale of two eagles and personal responsibility for your own sin… the Lord points out through Ezekiel that Israel (specifically Jerusalem) has rejected God and does not recognize the judgment nor grace of God and that it was not the fault of previous generations. It is time to repent!
Revelation 6 – 7
Seals are broken, judgment is poured out. Yet 144,000 servants of God, those of Israel who would trust in the Lord and evangelize during the tribulation, would lead a great multitude to the grace of God!
Ezekiel 16
God recounts to Israel her history and His love toward her. She was abandoned and the Lord took her and cleaned her up and anointed her with oil. She became beautiful because of the work the Lord did, and entered into covenant with God. However she played the harlot, looking for fulfillment outside of what…
Ezekiel 13 – 15
Strong words against false prophets who say “Thus says the Lord” when the Lord has not said. Pastor Carl takes us through three chapters that conclude with a comparison of Israel to a useless vine. It’s a call to repent and turn back to the Lord.