Judgment
Judgment on Idolatrous Israel
Throughout Israel people had erected altars to worship pagan gods. The Lord was about to destroy these altars and liter the pagan shrines with the carcasses and bones of those who worshiped there. Ezekiel addressed the mountains of Israel because it was there the “h …
God’s Judgment Sword Drawn
Judgment would sweep through Judah like a raging forest fire (vv 1-7). In bringing the Babylonians toward the land, the Lord would draw His sharp and polished sword. Flashing like lightning, this sword would bring destruction throughout the land. Since the people refused …
IllustrationDale Earhardt Crashes at The Daytona 500
In 2001, at the Daytona 500, racing legend Dale Earhardt on the final lap of the race, crashed into the wall at a speed of around 180 miles per hour after being tapped from behind. The autopsy report stated that he died of blunt force trauma to the head. It has been suggest …
God’s Judgment on King Herod
After Peter’s escape, Herod cross-examined the guards and ruthlessly ordered their executions (v. 18). In that day, if a guard permitted a prisoner to escape, Roman law required that he receive the same punishment that the prisoner would have received (v. 19). After this Herod went to Caesarea…
IllustrationA Clown Announced a Fire And the People Thought it Was a Joke
It happened that a fire broke out backstage in a theater. The clown came out to inform the public. They thought it was a jest and applauded. He repeated his warning; they shouted even louder. So I think the world will come to an end amid general applause from all the wits, …
IllustrationThe Flames Cannot Reach Us
As the flames roared on toward them, a little girl cried out in terror, “Are you sure we shall not all be burned up?” The leader replied, “My child, the flames cannot reach us here, for we are standing where the fire has been!” What a picture of the beli …
Judgment on Judah’s Enemies
Yesterday’s passage was about the Lord’s judgment on Philistia. Today’s passage is about the Lord’s judgment on Moab and Ammon (vv. 8-11), Cush (v. 12), and Assyria (vv. 13-15) …
IllustrationBilly Graham Traffic Ticket
A number of years ago I was stopped for driving too fast in a speed zone, and in the courtroom I pleaded guilty. The judge was not only friendly but embarrassed for me to be in his court. The fine was ten dollars. If he let me go free, it would have been inconsistent with justice …
Judgment of The World
In chapters 24-27 of this book Isaiah declares three ways that God will comfort His chosen people in this awesome day of judgment …
IllustrationPresident Clinton named Kristine Gebbie, a lesbian, as the new AIDS …
President Clinton named Kristine Gebbie, a lesbian, as the new AIDS czar. Four months later she spelled out her perceptions on traditional morality. She said, [The United States] needs to view human sexuality as an essentially important and pleasurable thing. [Until it does …