EZEKIEL 33

EZEKIEL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SHARING GOD’S WARNING

Using the imagery of a trumpeter warning the people of danger with the blow of a trumpet, God describes Ezekiel’s role as watchman over Israel. Ezekiel is responsible for sharing God’s word and alerting the people but has no control over their reactions or responses. If Ezekiel does not warn the people, he is the one at fault for their inaction.

God explains that if the righteous become wicked, they are judged as wicked and face condemnation. But if a wicked person turns towards righteousness, they will be forgiven. Israel does not revere God’s justice system and dismisses the idea that God will judge each person according to their own sin.

Ezekiel hears the news that Judah has been overthrown. Because of the horrible sins of Judah, the capital city of Jerusalem has fallen. God tells Ezekiel that His words of warning and prophecy have not influenced the people of Judah to stop their sinful ways and turn towards repentance.