Ezekiel 4:1-17

The prophet Ezekiel was called to live out God’s message to Israel. He compassionately suffered for their sake, while being a persistent presence in their lives as a reminder of what the Lord was going to do in Jerusalem. Our call as Christians today is the same, we are called to live out the Gospel compassionately and persistently because of our care for the Lost. While the method might look differently our motivation and mission are the same.

Ezekiel 4:1-17

The weird & bizarre things that God asked Ezekiel to do demonstrated not only the seriousness of sin and disobedience and its consequences, but also the incredible mercy of the one who would bear the punishment of sin, giving hope for an eternal future in the New Jerusalem.

Ezekiel 4:4-17

Why would God tell a prophet to lie on his side for over a year, ration his food,

or bake bread over dung? This morning we will see that Ezekiel's strange actions weren't

random, but were powerful images revealing the devastating reality of sin. Through these

unforgettable (and weird) signs, we see that sin carries a weight we cannot bear and it

ultimately leads to judgment. But Ezekiel's story doesn't end with judgment, it points us to

Jesus. Ezekiel could only symbolize humanity's problem, Jesus became the solution. He

bore the weight of our sin, becoming the true Bread of Life, that takes on the judgment we

deserved so that we could receive His grace.

Acts 17:24-27

Whether it be for significance, fulfillment, fame or love, everybody is searching for something. In Acts 17, Paul presents the God of the Bible as the Creator of all, a God who is both powerful and personal, and who longs for all people to find Him. It is only as we find God through His Son Jesus, that we can be truly satisfied.

Numbers 22:22-35

Some texts in Scripture are confusing, others troubling, and some just seem silly. A talking donkey? That falls in the latter category. But the message is serious: God uses messengers of His choosing – vessels that the world may label as foolish, weak, and despised – to speak His words, and His words only – words of blessing. This blessing, ultimately found in Christ, has been given to His people now – the church – to continue the blessing of Abraham to all nations.

Numbers 22:22-35

In this strange and memorable story, a donkey sees what a famous spiritual seer cannot. Yet the real wonder is not the talking animal, but the sovereign God who rules both the visible and invisible world, restrains human foolishness, and faithfully accomplishes His purposes. While Israel remains completely unaware of the danger around them, God protects His people, keeps His promises, and turns an intended curse into blessing. This passage reminds us that our greatest assurance is not our ability to understand or control everything, but God’s unwavering faithfulness, ultimately revealed in Jesus Christ.

1 Samuel 28:3-20

The Bible doesn’t pretend magic isn’t real - it takes witchcraft, sorcery, and the supernatural seriously. So why did Saul, the king of God’s people, turn to a forbidden medium? This week, we trace one of Scripture’s strangest nights to a question none of us can dodge: when God feels distant, what are we tempted to turn to instead?

1 Samuel 28.3-20

The Bible doesn’t pretend magic isn’t real - it takes witchcraft, sorcery, and the supernatural seriously. So why did Saul, the king of God’s people, turn to a forbidden medium? This week, we trace one of Scripture’s strangest nights to a question none of us can dodge: when God feels distant, what are we tempted to turn to instead?