Lesson 400: Ezekiel 47:14
Lesson 400: Ezekiel 47:14
Ezekiel 47:14
The Blueprint — The Verse
You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with uplifted hand to give it to your ancestors, this land will become your inheritance.
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The Context — The History
Ezekiel 47 closes with a vision of restored land boundaries after the river of life flows from the temple. The prophet describes Israel's inheritance divided among the tribes in the age to come.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
The chapter moves from a river deepening as it flows east, bringing life wherever it goes, to specific allotments of land. God recalls His oath to the ancestors and promises the land as a lasting inheritance.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Ezekiel 47:13
Thus says the Lord Yahweh: This shall be the border, by which you shall divide the land for inheritance according to the twelve tribes of Israel: Joseph shall have two portions.
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Ezekiel 47:15
This shall be the border of the land: On the north side, from the great sea, by the way of Hethlon, to the entrance of Zedad;
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Discussion
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How does God's faithfulness to ancient promises encourage you today?
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What does a 'life-giving river' from God's presence suggest spiritually?
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Why is land inheritance significant in biblical hope?
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