How are we living as citizens of Jesus’ Kingdom in our world today?
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Heavy Hearts, 9 of 9 August 18th, 2024
“God will completely restore all that our sin broke.”
Ezekiel 40-48 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)
SUMMARY
Today we’ll examine God's vision for restoration. The central theme revolves around God's promise to completely restore all that sin has broken. We're taken on a journey through Ezekiel's detailed measurements of a future temple, which at first may seem tedious, but ultimately reveals God's meticulous care for His people. This vision challenges us to set our hearts on God's promises, even when they don't immediately align with our expectations. The living water flowing from the temple, bringing life to the Dead Sea, beautifully illustrates God's power to transform and renew. As we reflect on this, we're encouraged to trust in God's timing and His ability to bring spiritual and physical restoration to our lives and the world around us.
REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
💬 What substitutes do we embrace for the hope God directs us to?
💬 What is our attention span with God?
💬 How are we living as citizens of Jesus’ Kingdom in our world today?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
💾 Download a transcript of this message
📖 Read Ezekiel 40:1-4
📖 Read Ezekiel 40:5-42:20
📖 All creation groans for restoration (Romans 8:11-23)
📖 Read Ezekiel 43:13-46:24, 47:13-48:34
📖 Read Ezekiel 47:1-12, 48:35
📖 John sees Jesus in the city (Revelation 22:1-7)
