Ezekiel Chapter 25

"Incrimination and threatening by the Ammonites."

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Ezekiel 25 takes a close look at who the "Ammonites" are, as well as the other nations affecting Israel. Then we will take a close look at "Tyrus" and see what it means.

Ezekiel 25:1 "The word of the Lord came again unto me, saying,"

Ezekiel 25:2 "Son of man, set thy face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them;"

The Ammonites are the children of Ammon. Ammon was one of the sons of Lot, the nephew of Abraham. These are Adamic people, and kin to the Israelites. Why would Ezekiel prophecy against the Ammonites?

Ezekiel 25:3 "And say unto the Ammonites, 'Hear the word of the Lord God; Thus saith the Lord God; Because thou saidst, 'aha,' against My sanctuary, when it was profaned; and against the land of Israel, when it was desolate; and against the house of Judah, when they went into captivity;"

It is obvious that these people simply don't know who they are, when they turned against their kin. In Ezekiel 21:28 Ammon was a party in a plot against "Gedaliah", the governor in Jerusalem, under King Nebuchadnezzar. When God told Jeremiah what he would do to the "house of Judah", Jeremiah let it be known that it was "Adoni Jehovah" who would make it desolate.

There are always a certain group of people who just never get the word. The Ammonites turned on the House of Judah, the "tribes of Judah and Benjamin", and killed their Governor. In verse three, Ezekiel is telling those "Ammonites" that God has a message for them.

Ezekiel 25:4 "Behold, therefore I will deliver thee to the men of the east for a possession, and they shall set their palaces in thee, and make their dwellings in thee: they shall eat thy fruit, and they shall drink thy milk."

Because of Ammon's rejoicing, "aha", over the fall of Judah, and their profanity of the sanctuary, God said that these Ammonites would be delivered into slavery. Joseph (Ant. x. 9. 7.) the ancient historian, tells us that it was Nebuchadnezzar that subdued the Ammonites, and Moabites in the fifth year following the destruction of Jerusalem.

In a prophetic sense, there will be another time in the near future when God's sanctuary in Jerusalem will be profaned. That is the time spoken of in "Daniel 9:27", and spoken of by Jesus in Matthew 24:15. That time is when Satan [the king of Tyre] will sit on mount Zion, and declare to the world that he is God. It is referred to a the "Abomination of desolation", and at that time when Satan [the Antichrist] plays God, the people of this world will believe him, and worship him in ignorance. Most people, including most Christians, will applaud Satan, just as the Ammonites applauded at the fall of Jerusalem.

When people of this generation cheer over Satan's abominations, it will condemn them, and God's grace is not extended to them. This abomination by Satan will also mark the end of this earth age.

When Christians of this generation follow after the Kenites, who now control our nation, as well as the United Nations; God will allow them to be ripped off by their own government, just as the Ammonites were by Nebuchadnezzar. Keep in mind that what happened to the Ammonites is a type of what will happen to the "modern day Ammonites". They are those that mock God's word, and the true shepherds. They are not preparing themselves for Satan's [the Antichrist's] deception, but mock and hinder others through their "rapture theory" doctrines.

Have you also noticed the higher taxes, the loss of industry, and jobs lately. Or even the changing weather patterns that are yielding crop loss? It is just starting, and most Christians refuse to wake up. It is written and it will come to pass.

Ezekiel 25:5 "And I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the Ammonites a couching place for flocks: and ye shall know that I am the Lord."

"Rabbah" is a state or condition of plenty, and a time when you feel you have more then you need. You simply have it all. God is saying that when you listen to these Kenites, and mock His word and people, He will make your home and what you hold dear, a place place of "camel's dung. God will rip from your hands everything you have of value. Why? Because that is the only way you will wake up, and know that God is Lord.

The good industrial and commercial jobs, paying well, will be taken from those who mock God, and in their place, these "Ammonites", or mockers of God's Word and sanctuary, will be given jobs of low esteem, and pay. The other way of putting it, is they will squat with the camels.

Just as the Ammonites did not listen to the word of the Lord, so also, most of the Christian world is mocking Jesus warning, that ye "take heed that no man deceive you [lead you astray]". Matthew 24:4 The churches of today are wrapped up in all kinds of ventures, and non-scriptural doctrines, and have put the Bible, and the verse by verse study of His Word, on the shelf. Church members are not being fed God's Word.

Ezekiel 25:6 "For thus saith the Lord God; 'Because thou hast clapped thine hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel;"

The House of Judah has nothing to do with this prophecy. The prophecy is to the "Ammonites" for rejoicing over the fall of the sanctuary, and going against God's chosen leader "Gedaliah", the governor.

This message is also directed as a "type" to the end generation, when "mystery Babylon" [confusion] assumes ruling powers. When men of God stand up to speak out the truth of God's Word, and they have to listen to all sorts of mockery from even Christian church leaders. These leaders will have been brought under Satan's attack, and that of the Kenites, and even in their seminaries, and they have allowed themselves to be deceived. Some of you know there is more to God's Word then you are being taught, and it is these people that will seek out the truth, for they are God's elect.

Ezekiel 25:7 "Behold, therefore I will stretch out Mine hand upon thee, and will deliver thee for a spoil to the heathen; and I will cut thee off out of the countries: I will destroy thee; and thou shalt know that I am the Lord."

If you have lost sight of who it was that brought down the Ammorites; it was God. God is telling you not to forget it. When we use this warning as a type, directed to our generation of the end times, God is using the same warning also today, for what is happening in our nation and around the world.

Instead of cursing God for the calamities falling upon us, our families, and nation, take a look at our obedience to Him, and the study of His Word; then apply the lesson to each of our lives. If God be for you, it makes no difference who is against you, for all vengeance belongs to God.

However, if you think you can mock the Almighty Father, and live your life outside of Gods will, then you are fighting God, and you will lose. How well are you doing friend? This is what Ezekiel 25 is all about. When the Ammonites [or anyone] mocked God and His sanctuary [His Word], the results of their actions brought them under slavery and many problems.

Ezekiel 25:8 "Thus saith the Lord God; 'Because that Moab and Seir do say, Behold, the house of Judah is like unto all the heathen;"

The "Moabites" are also descended from Lot, just like the Ammorites. God was not pleased when these people referred to His people, the "House of Judah" as heathen.

Ezekiel 25:9 "Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim,"

God told the Moabites that He would put a big hole in the walls of their cities, and make their cities defenseless. This is exactly what we see going on today in America. We are dismantling our forces, and shipping our troops around all the world to defend the Kenite [United Nations] interest, while bringing in foreigners to be at the mercy of their protection. We are becoming a defenseless nation. Do you think it is happening by accident?

Do you think God is pleased with what he sees in the Churches and homes of those calling themselves Christians today?

Ezekiel 25:10 "Unto the men of the east with the Ammonites, and will give them in possession, that the Ammonites may not be remembered among the nations."

God so dispersed the Ammonites that their identity as a nation is totally erased. They exist throughout the world as individuals, and citizens of other nations.

Ezekiel 25:11 "And I will execute judgments upon Moab; and they shall know that I am the Lord."

God has a purpose for the punishment that fell upon the Ammonites and Moabites. That purpose is that all these people will come to know God, [the "I am"], as their Lord. This purpose is eternal. God wants each of us to know that He loves us, just as He wanted those Moabites to know and revere Him.

Ezekiel 25:12 "Thus saith the Lord God; 'Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them;"

"Edom" is Esau (Genesis 36:1, 43) of the Bible, and the word means "red" in the Hebrew text. The nation of Edom in these final days, is the nation of Russia. The "Edom" [Russia] of today seems to be practicing the same actions against God now, as that nation has always done.

Ezekiel 25:13 "Therefore' thus saith the Lord God; 'I will also stretch out mine hand upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman; and they of Dedan shall fall by the sword."

"Teman" is one of Esau's grandsons (Genesis 36:11), and his people live in the southern part of Russia. God said that He will; "cut off man and beast from it, by the sword of the Lord". This will happen at our Lord Jesus Christ's return. This has not come to pass yet, as part of history. It is prophecy given to our generation.

Ezekiel 25:14 "And I will lay My vengeance upon Edom by the hand of My people Israel: and they shall do in Edom according to Mine anger and according to My fury; and they shall know My vengeance, saith the Lord God."

God is speaking here, and we better pay attention. When God brings vengeance upon Russia, God is saying that He will use His people, the "House of Israel". In these end times, the "House of Israel" are the descendants of the northern ten tribes, and in Hosea 1:10 these people are identified.

"Yet the number of the children of Israel [not the Jews] shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, ye are not My People, there it shall be said unto them, "Ye are the sons of the living God." Hosea 1:10

My friend, the Living God is Jesus Christ our Lord, that we receive salvation through, and pray in the name of. Those who are the "sons of the Living God" today call themselves Christians. If you have a problem with that statement, you will have all sorts of problems in your study of God's Word. So God is saying that it will be the Christian nations that will hold Russia in check. This is not the Jews, or the House of Judah, for God has a separate plan for brother Judah.

"They", the ones to God's fury and vengeance are the Kenites, and all those Moabites and Ammonites that mixed with, and are living in the Christian nations. In Numbers 24:17-19 we see the bones of the old "House of Israel" coming alive. These people in the "house of Jacob" will finally see they have a purpose, and are part of God's plan. Are we talking about the Russian people coming to an end? No; we are talking about their Godless system coming to an end.

Then in Numbers 24:20-21 we see the Kenites, the offspring of Satan through Cain, are not just mixing with Russia [Edom], but they are the ones that brought the double standard of Edom into being. The "Kenites" are a strong race in the world today, and that "rock" they nest in is our study in Ezekiel 26. That "rock" is the false rock, for it is Satan.

Numbers 24:22; "Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, Until Asshur shall carry thee away captive." Just as God foretold to both Moses, and to Ezekiel in 25:14, God will take His wrath out on Russia, and the offspring of Satan through Cain, the "Kenites". It is not for you and I to give vengeance to these people, for God said in Romans 12:19, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord." Our job is to study His Word, and not be deceived by them.

Ezekiel 25:15 "Thus saith the Lord God; 'Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with a despiteful heart, to destroy it for the old hatred;"

The "Philistines" are the wandering ones.

Ezekiel 25:16 "Therefore' thus saith the Lord God; 'Behold, I will stretch out Mine hand upon the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethims, and destroy the remnant of the sea coast."

This term; "cut of the Cherethims", or in the Hebrew, "Kikratti Kerethim", means; "I will cut the cutters off". These "cutters" are the "executioners", all those who destroy without a cause. [Remember the murders at Waco, and other acts of savage hatred by those who have taken over our so called "Justice System".] My friend, there time is coming, and God has them marked; every last one of them. Their murdering of innocent women and children, and then lying in the cover-up, is accountable in the courts of the Almighty; and there, vengeance is the Lords.

God knows the intent of each heart, and all those involved in the premeditation and planning will be dealt with in God's way. As I watched the fires consuming those souls, my mind went to the scripture in Revelation 20:13-15

Revelation 20:13-15; "And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them; and they were judged every man according to their works. (14) And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. (15) And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire."

Though the world has been deceived by many acts of men and women to cover "executions" without a cause, God is not; and He has just the place for all of them. It is written, and it will be done. This death is the death of the soul.

Ezekiel 25:17 "And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall lay My vengeance upon them."

When the seventh and last trumpet sounds, Jesus Christ will carry out all vengeance upon the whole earth; and then shall every knee bow to Him.. Satan will be in the pit, and held until his destruction.

Though Ezekiel 25 is history in some cases, in most parts of this prophecy, it has yet to come. The Ammonites, Moabites, Edomites, and the Philistines all mocked God, and found joy in the destruction of God's people, when God carried out the discipline towards Israel. This angered God, and He took out vengeance upon each of those nations. However, on the "Day of the Lord" when the last trumpet sounds, then God will "execute great judgment" on all that mock His Word, and His people.

The band of Kenites running America today, and injecting their godless system worldwide, will see it all come to an end shortly. The prophecy clock measuring the end times events is coming to a close. I don't find pleasure in the tragedies of the daily news, but we are to study, and keep our eyes open, and on the Lord, as His plan comes to pass.

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