Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. Nate Hill, pastor at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Winchester, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Ezekiel 17:1-24. The LORD gives Ezekiel an allegory that recites the recent history of the kings of Judah. The first great eagle breaks off the top of a cedar and plants a seed in its place. This is a picture of Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon carrying King Jehoiachin of Judah into exile and replacing him with Zedekiah. The seed grows into a low spreading vine that eventually turns toward a second great eagle. This is a picture of Zedekiah’s foolish attempt to ally with Egypt for help against Babylon. As the LORD explains the allegory through Ezekiel, He makes it plain that Zedekiah’s rebellion against Babylon was actually rebellion against Him, and the LORD promises judgment for Zedekiah. However, the LORD is not done with His people. He promises that He Himself will fulfill His promise of bringing the Christ into the world. He will be the source of life for people from every nation. Jesus is the fu