“God Will Do It”

Memory Verse:   "We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts." 2 Peter 1:19

Scripture Reading:  Ezekiel 17:22-24

1.  God spoke to Ezekiel in an allegory and parable about two eagles.

• Earthly suffering is an opportunity for strengthening our faith and dependency on Jesus!
  
• Earthly suffering is sometimes a judgment upon specific sin, always a result of the world of sin, and our response can bring upon greater judgment. Verses 19-20
  

2.  Resolution is found in God’s “I Myself”

• God is self-sufficient, no alliances, no help, no delay
  
• God is as sure as His own existence/life!
  
• God is sure to act according to His Oath/promise!
  
• God Will! Repay, spread His net, execute judgment, take a shoot and plant it, bring down the tall and grow the small, 
  

3.  Resolution is witnessed by the entire world of nation! Verse 24

• The Nations of the World will be brought low!
  
• The Kingdom of God will be raised high!
  

4.  Resolution will be God’s new Kingdom of Christ

• It grew from within Israel geographically, spiritually.
  
• It would be more than political Israel. 
  
• Jesus grows from Judah as a son in the lineage of David!
  

5.  Resolution will be for all Nations for whosoever will come in by faith and enjoy the tree! Verse 23 

• Birds of every kinds will rest in it!
  
• Mat 13:31-32 NIV - He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches."
  

SO WHAT?

• Invite people into the shade and shelter of the tree in Jesus!
  
• Come to Jesus yourself!
  
• Watch for God to glorify Himself!
  
• Worship Him and none other!
  

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