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Ezekiel 36:31
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A New Heart and a New Spirit
30I will also make the fruit of the trees and the crops of the field plentiful, so that you will no longer bear reproach among the nations on account of famine.31Then you will remember your evil ways and wicked deeds, and you will loathe yourselves for your iniquities and abominations.32It is not for your sake that I will act, declares the Lord GOD—let it be known to you. Be ashamed and disgraced for your ways, O house of Israel!
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Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Then shall ye remember your own evil ways - Ye shall never forget that ye were once slaves of sin, and sold under sin; children of the wicked one; heirs to all God's curses, with no hope beyond hell. Such cleansed people never forget the horrible pit and the miry clay out of which they have been brought. And can they then be proud? No; they loathe themselves in their own sight. They never forgive themselves for having sinned against so good a God, and so loving a Savior. And can they undervalue Him by whose blood they were bought, and by whose blood they were cleansed? No! That is impossible: they now see Jesus as they ought to see him; they see him in his splendor, because they feel him in his victory and triumph over sin. To them that thus believe he is precious, and he was never so precious as now. As to their not needing him when thus saved from their sins, we may as well say, as soon may the creation not need the sustaining hand of God, because the works are finished! Learn this, that as it requires the same power to sustain creation as to produce it, so it requires the same Jesus who cleansed to keep clean. They feel that it is only through his continued indwelling, that they are kept holy, and happy, and useful. Were he to leave them the original darkness and kingdom of death would soon be restored.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
remember your . . . evil ways--with shame and loathing. The unexpected grace and love of God, manifested in Christ to Israel, shall melt the people into true repentance, which mere legal fear could not (Eze 16:61, Eze 16:63; Psa 130:4; Zac 12:10; compare Jer 33:8-9).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Then shall ye remember your own evil ways,.... That were of their own choosing; in which they walked, and delighted to walk: and very evil ones they were; opposite to the ways of God; such as open violation of the law of God; neglect of his worship; idolatry, and many other sins, before the captivity; adhering to the traditions of their elders; and setting up their own righteousness as a justifying one afterwards; also their disbelief and rejection of the Messiah; their blasphemy against him, and persecution of his interest and people: now these will all be remembered with shame and confusion when the Lord shall bestow upon them the above blessings, spiritual and temporal; especially when a new heart and spirit shall be given them; the goodness of God will have such an influence upon them as to refresh their memories with former sins, and bring them to repentance for them; as well as to affect their minds, and make them thankful for present mercies: sins, which were before forgotten, or were not thought to be sins, shall now come fresh in their minds, with all their aggravated guilt: and your doings that were not good: far from being so, they were very evil, contrary to the law of God and Gospel of Christ; as they will at this time appear to themselves to be: and shall loath yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations; their sins will be abominable to them, as they are in themselves, and to the Lord; and they will not only loath them, but themselves for them, when they shall come to have a true sight of them in their own colours, and a true sense of the evil nature of them; and this shall not be expressed only in the sight of men, and so as to be observed by them; but in their own sight, secretly and within themselves, under a clear and full conviction of their sins. The Syriac version is, "your faces shall be wrinkled"; as men's are when they are displeased with themselves for what they have done. The Targum is, "and ye shall groan when ye shall see, because of your sins, and because of your abominations;'' which is the case of sensible sinners, Co2 5:4.
Ezekiel 36:31
A New Heart and a New Spirit
30I will also make the fruit of the trees and the crops of the field plentiful, so that you will no longer bear reproach among the nations on account of famine.31Then you will remember your evil ways and wicked deeds, and you will loathe yourselves for your iniquities and abominations.32It is not for your sake that I will act, declares the Lord GOD—let it be known to you. Be ashamed and disgraced for your ways, O house of Israel!
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Can These Dry Bones Live
By Art Katz3.8K56:04Dry BonesISA 51:22ISA 52:9ISA 60:21ISA 62:12EZK 36:12EZK 36:31ROM 11:12In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the church's role in reaching out to the Jewish people. He shares his personal journey of coming to recognize the significance of this mandate. The speaker argues that the church's outreach to the Jewish people is not only for their sake but also for the church's own growth and understanding of God's mercy. He references Ezekiel 37, specifically the Valley of Dry Bones, as a biblical example of God's plan for the restoration of Israel.
Ezekiel 37
By Art Katz3.5K58:40IsraelISA 60:21EZK 36:31EZK 37:4EZK 37:20ZEP 3:12In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a conversation he had with a former Marxist who showed him kindness and patience. The speaker was intrigued by the person's constant mention of the love of God. He admits to having a hobby of debating and defeating Christians, but this encounter challenged his perspective. The speaker emphasizes the importance of the relationship between the church and Israel, stating that they are intertwined and necessary for God's purposes to be fulfilled.
How the Spirit Leads Us
By Zac Poonen1.8K59:27Holy SpiritEZK 36:27EZK 36:31EZK 47:1In this sermon, the speaker uses the imagery of water to illustrate the progression of a believer's spiritual journey. The water starts as a trickle, representing the initial experience of the Holy Spirit. As the believer continues to seek God, the water becomes deeper, reaching the ankles, symbolizing a deeper commitment to following Christ. The speaker emphasizes the importance of letting go of sinful desires, comparing it to the painful process of tearing away a chameleon from one's shoulder. Finally, the water becomes a river, signifying a detachment from the world and the ability to bless others with the overflow of God's grace. The speaker also highlights the significance of Jesus' miracles as parables, pointing to the New Covenant and the transformation of human nature into the divine nature through the power of the Holy Spirit.
A Word to Apostates
By Steve Gallagher1.7K43:31ApostasyEZK 36:312TI 3:5REV 3:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of making a commitment to God in light of the current events happening in the world. He urges the audience to take a serious look at the news and recognize that time is running out. The speaker encourages individuals to make concrete commitments to change their lives and not just offer vague apologies to God. He highlights nine signs that indicate a lack of commitment to God, such as prioritizing money and goods, insincere worship, and indifference towards eternal matters. The sermon draws inspiration from the message to the Church of Sardis in Revelation 3, where Jesus warns the church about their spiritual deadness and calls them to wake up and strengthen what remains.
03 New Wine in New Wineskins Revelation on Gods Mysteries
By Zac Poonen1.3K59:27EZK 36:31MAT 11:271CO 3:10EPH 2:19EPH 3:9EPH 4:11EPH 5:321TI 3:16This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking revelation from God to understand the difference between the New Covenant and the Old Covenant. It highlights the need for personal transformation through deep inner hunger for God, victory over sin, and genuine repentance. The speaker challenges listeners to seek God's revelation on living a godly life and building the church according to His plan, focusing on the mysteries of godliness and the body of Christ.
(A Good Foundation) 1. Repentance
By Zac Poonen1True FaithRepentancePRO 9:10EZK 36:31MAT 3:8MRK 1:15LUK 19:1LUK 24:47JHN 10:1ACT 20:212CO 7:10JAS 4:7Zac Poonen emphasizes the critical role of genuine repentance as the foundation for entering God's kingdom, highlighting that many believers today lack the depth of faith due to insufficient repentance. He explains that true repentance involves a complete turning away from sin and idols, and it must be accompanied by a willingness to make restitution for wrongs done. Poonen warns against false repentance, using biblical examples to illustrate the difference between mere regret and true transformation. He encourages believers to forgive others and to renounce any ties with evil, asserting that a life of continual repentance is essential for spiritual growth. Ultimately, he stresses that without a solid foundation of repentance and faith, one's Christian life will be unstable.
Divine Mercy to Mourning Penitents
By Samuel Davies0DEU 29:19PSA 7:11PSA 50:22JER 31:18EZK 36:31NAM 1:2LUK 13:3ROM 8:38Samuel Davies preaches about the divine mercy extended to mourning penitents, using the example of Ephraim's repentance and God's compassionate response. The sermon highlights the genuine repentance of a sinner, the deep sorrow and shame for past sins, and the tender compassion of God towards those who turn to Him. Davies emphasizes the necessity of true repentance, the transformative power of grace, and the loving acceptance awaiting those who humbly return to God.
Holiness and Humility
By Samuel Logan Brengle0HolinessHumilityISA 1:5EZK 36:31Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes that true holiness uproots pride and fosters deep humility. He explains that a holy person recognizes their own shortcomings and seeks to be cleansed by Jesus, leading to a profound loathing of past sins and a longing for Christ's humility. Brengle illustrates that humility is attractive to God and is marked by a lack of offense, a willingness to serve, modesty, and a focus on pleasing God rather than seeking human admiration. He encourages believers to embrace humility as a pathway to greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven, reminding them that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.
The Doctrine of Repentance
By Thomas Watson0PSA 4:2PRO 19:15ISA 33:14EZK 36:31ZEP 3:5LUK 13:5ACT 26:20HEB 3:13REV 16:10Thomas Watson preaches on the Doctrine of Repentance, emphasizing the essential nature of repentance as a grace of God's Spirit that humbles and reforms sinners. He highlights the six special ingredients of repentance, the importance of true loathing of sin, the dangers of counterfeit repentance, the consequences of persisting in sin, and the necessity of developing a holy antipathy against sin. Watson also discusses the power of tears in repentance, the dwelling places of Satan, the comparison of sin to affliction, the loss of shame in sinners, and the destructive nature of sloth as the cancer of the soul.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Then shall ye remember your own evil ways - Ye shall never forget that ye were once slaves of sin, and sold under sin; children of the wicked one; heirs to all God's curses, with no hope beyond hell. Such cleansed people never forget the horrible pit and the miry clay out of which they have been brought. And can they then be proud? No; they loathe themselves in their own sight. They never forgive themselves for having sinned against so good a God, and so loving a Savior. And can they undervalue Him by whose blood they were bought, and by whose blood they were cleansed? No! That is impossible: they now see Jesus as they ought to see him; they see him in his splendor, because they feel him in his victory and triumph over sin. To them that thus believe he is precious, and he was never so precious as now. As to their not needing him when thus saved from their sins, we may as well say, as soon may the creation not need the sustaining hand of God, because the works are finished! Learn this, that as it requires the same power to sustain creation as to produce it, so it requires the same Jesus who cleansed to keep clean. They feel that it is only through his continued indwelling, that they are kept holy, and happy, and useful. Were he to leave them the original darkness and kingdom of death would soon be restored.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
remember your . . . evil ways--with shame and loathing. The unexpected grace and love of God, manifested in Christ to Israel, shall melt the people into true repentance, which mere legal fear could not (Eze 16:61, Eze 16:63; Psa 130:4; Zac 12:10; compare Jer 33:8-9).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Then shall ye remember your own evil ways,.... That were of their own choosing; in which they walked, and delighted to walk: and very evil ones they were; opposite to the ways of God; such as open violation of the law of God; neglect of his worship; idolatry, and many other sins, before the captivity; adhering to the traditions of their elders; and setting up their own righteousness as a justifying one afterwards; also their disbelief and rejection of the Messiah; their blasphemy against him, and persecution of his interest and people: now these will all be remembered with shame and confusion when the Lord shall bestow upon them the above blessings, spiritual and temporal; especially when a new heart and spirit shall be given them; the goodness of God will have such an influence upon them as to refresh their memories with former sins, and bring them to repentance for them; as well as to affect their minds, and make them thankful for present mercies: sins, which were before forgotten, or were not thought to be sins, shall now come fresh in their minds, with all their aggravated guilt: and your doings that were not good: far from being so, they were very evil, contrary to the law of God and Gospel of Christ; as they will at this time appear to themselves to be: and shall loath yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations; their sins will be abominable to them, as they are in themselves, and to the Lord; and they will not only loath them, but themselves for them, when they shall come to have a true sight of them in their own colours, and a true sense of the evil nature of them; and this shall not be expressed only in the sight of men, and so as to be observed by them; but in their own sight, secretly and within themselves, under a clear and full conviction of their sins. The Syriac version is, "your faces shall be wrinkled"; as men's are when they are displeased with themselves for what they have done. The Targum is, "and ye shall groan when ye shall see, because of your sins, and because of your abominations;'' which is the case of sensible sinners, Co2 5:4.