EZEKIEL 11
The caldron (1–13). The leaders in Jerusalem committed two errors. First, they rested on a false confidence that since the deportation was ended, nothing terrible could happen to them. Jerusalem was safe. The second error was that they were the “choice meat” and the people they had slain (the “sighers and criers” of
But God saw things differently. The slain people were the “choice meat,” and the leaders of the city were the “scraps.” The evil men would try to flee the sword, but God would meet them “at the border.” They would almost make it! Then the city would indeed be a caldron where God would pour out His anger (chap. 24).
The sanctuary (14–21). The remnant might be taken from their city and temple, but they could not lose the presence of their God. They would one day be regathered, renewed, and restored to their land. There is always hope.
The glory (22–25). Judgment cannot fall as long as God’s glory dwells in the city, so the glory moved out to the Mount of Olives. This parallels
If in your character and conduct you major on the glory of God, you need not fear the judgment of God.