From 3b63051e80225f494e18bab9483ee8b9253f1154 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lyle Mantooth Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2023 22:13:14 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Ezekiel 13:17-23 --- content/bible_journal/ezekiel_13:17-23.md | 40 +++++++++++++++++++++++ justfile | 2 +- 2 files changed, 41 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 content/bible_journal/ezekiel_13:17-23.md diff --git a/content/bible_journal/ezekiel_13:17-23.md b/content/bible_journal/ezekiel_13:17-23.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..15b5120 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/bible_journal/ezekiel_13:17-23.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ ++++ +title = "Ezekiel 13:17–23" +date = "2023-04-03" ++++ + +### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Ezekiel13.17-23) + +Most of the time when we think about prophets, whether true or false ones, we +probably think of men. However, some of the false teachers in Ezekiel's day +were women, and they are called out specifically for their forbidden practices. +To be clear, being a prophetess wasn't forbidden, but practicing magic and +selling amulets and veils as some kind of spiritual protection certainly was. + +Ever since they were given the Law by Moses, Israel has been forbidden from +doing any kind of magic, sorcery, or divination other than explicitly asking +the Lord what they should do. The ideas behind these restrictions convey a +requirement to rely upon God alone for protection and blessing, not any other +powers that may or may not be around. We understand now that any power that +appears to be leveraged by such things are actually demonic forces deceiving +people into thinking they have control over matters they do not understand. +Satan will gladly give someone an experience if it will keep them from the +truth, whether it is a magic spell, a vision of light, or a false exercism. In +contrast, only the Lord YHWH is sovereign and in full authority and control +over everything that is. + +These women had been making magic wristbands and veils in order to "hunt for +souls". (_v. 18_) I admit that I don't really know what that might mean, though +in some way it appears they were trying to cause some people to die and others +to live, but everything they were doing was a lie and a sham. In this way they +were encouraging the wicked and discouraging the righteous, so the Lord +declares that He will come through and tear down all their lies and reverse +their decisions. Then the people will be free of their predation because they +will not have false visions any longer nor will these women be able to practice +any of their magic arts. They will know that the sovereign, mighty Lord has +said this when it happens. + +* * * + +You are mighty to save, have promised to protect and shield us from anyone who +would try to take us from You, so we do not need to fear any spiritual power. diff --git a/justfile b/justfile index 7066056..a4c363f 100644 --- a/justfile +++ b/justfile @@ -9,4 +9,4 @@ create book chapter v1 v2: passage='{{book}}_{{chapter}}:{{v1}}-{{v2}}' cd content/bible_journal sed -e '/\$/{s/\$1/{{chapter}}/; s/\$2/{{v1}}/; s/\$3/{{v2}}/;}' -e "3s/{}/$(date +%Y-%m-%d)/" _template.txt > "${passage}.md" - vi "${passage}.md" + vi + "${passage}.md"