EZEKIEL 11

GOD WILL REPLACE HEARTS OF STONE WITH HEARTS OF FLESH

Throughout Ezekiel’s visions, Ezekiel describes himself as being lifted up by the spirit. It is unknown whether this implies physically being moved or spiritually being shown another place. Regardless of Ezekiel’s travels or visions, God is revealing important messages to Ezekiel.

In this vision, Ezekiel sees twenty-five leaders of Judah plotting wrongdoing outside of the temple. Ezekiel prophesizes against them, warning that violence and war is headed their way.

Ezekiel shares God’s plans to restore the remnant. Despite the defamation of the temple, God has served as a sanctuary for His people. God promises to restore a remnant of the Israelites and purify them from their sins of idolatry.

In an effort to restore the relationship between God and His people, God will remove the hardened stone hearts of the Israelites and replace them with new hearts of flesh.

Ezekiel 11:19 - And I will give them one heart, and a new spirit I will put within them. I will remove the heart of stone from their flesh and give them a heart of flesh . . .