Lesson 397: Ezekiel 11:19
The Blueprint — The Verse
And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them; I will remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh,
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The Context — The History
Ezekiel prophesied among exiles in Babylon after 597 BC. In chapter 11, he confronts leaders in Jerusalem who gave false security while the city headed toward destruction.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
God told Ezekiel that leaders who said 'We will replace the fallen bricks with dressed stone' would fall by the sword. After judgment on corrupt counsel, God promises inward transformation for those who return to Him.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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“‘They will come there, and they will take away all its detestable things and all its abominations from there.
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that they may walk in my statutes, and keep my ordinances, and do them. They will be my people, and I will be their God.
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Discussion
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What is the difference between outward religion and a 'heart of flesh'?
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How does God create an 'undivided heart' in divided times?
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Where do you see leaders offering false security today?
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