January 27, 2025
The Story | Does God Ever Give Up On Us? Chapter 17
The Unraveling: The Kings Drop The Ball
The people of God deserved to be in exile in Babylon. They had betrayed their relationship with God by worshipping idols and committing horrible acts of violence. But instead of giving up on his people, God goes with them into exile. He shows up with a message of hope: he will bring them back, clean them up, and make them new. It was good news for the Israelites, and it’s good news for us today.
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Chapter 17: Ezekiel 36:22-28
- Israel had self-destructed and was in exile. Where have you seen examples of people living in chaos that they had brought on themselves?
- When have you experienced a relationship betrayal? What did it take to restore the relationship—or was that even possible?
- God promised to rescue, cleanse, and renew people who had rejected him. How have you experienced God’s promise in your life?
- How would you explain to a spiritually curious friend what Ezekiel’s good news message means for them?
- What is God saying to you about an area of your life or heart that needs to be renewed? How can you pray for one another about this?
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