Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
September 5, 2022: SOAP #4659: Ezekiel 25-28; Revelation 10

SCRIPTURE: Ezekiel (NIV) 28:25 Thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall have gathered the house of Israel from the people among whom they are scattered and shall be sanctified in them in the sight of the heathen, then shall they dwell in their land that I have given to my servant Jacob. 26 And they shall dwell safely therein, and shall build houses, and plant vineyards; yea, they shall dwell with confidence, when I have executed judgments upon all those that despise them round about them; and they shall know that I am the LORD their God.

OBSERVATION:  Some people believe that the church has taken the place of Israel in God’s plan. They believe the prophecies concerning Israel are really for the church.  I cannot see any interpretation of the verses above other than the nation of Israel living in the land God promised Abraham.  And a view of current world events shows Israel now back in the promised land. 

APPLICATION: The rainbow in the sky serves as visible proof that God keeps His promise made to Noah.  The existence of Israel back in the land God promised Abraham serves as visible proof that God still keeps His promise made to Abraham.  My time in the US Navy, my wife, our ministry in Hawaii, our son, our ministry in Kansas, and this SOAP ministry all serve to remind me that God is still keeping His promises to me! 

PRAYER:   Lord, among so many other titles, Promise Keeper fits You well.   Amen.

Pastor Leon
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