08/31/2026
Yesterday, Kent began our journey through Ezekiel 36:16–36 by focusing on a foundational truth: God’s Word is the truth we desperately need.
Throughout Ezekiel’s prophecies, we repeatedly see the words, “The word of the LORD came to me.” Ezekiel wasn’t sharing his own opinions, his own wisdom, or what people wanted to hear. He was proclaiming what God had revealed to him. That distinction matters.
We live in a world surrounded by voices—on social media, through politicians, in culture, and even within Christianity—that claim to have the answers. But a true prophet doesn’t tell us what we want to hear. A true prophet speaks the Word of the Lord.
Human wisdom cannot give us a complete understanding of God, this world, or even ourselves. If we want the truth about who we are and where we are going for eternity, we must turn to the Word God has given us.
And ultimately, God’s Word came to us in the flesh. Jesus Christ—the greatest Prophet—came proclaiming the truth and calling us to repent. (He is the eternal Son of God who fulfills all three offices of Prophet, Priest, and King.)
Repentance isn't about making the gospel fit our preferences. It is about turning from ourselves and submitting to the holiness and lordship of God. We cannot pick and choose the parts of Scripture we like. You must believe the whole gospel as God has given it.
If you’re a Christian, ask yourself: Are you submitting to the whole counsel of God, or only embracing the parts that feel comfortable? Return to God’s Word, trust what He has revealed, and let His truth shape every area of your life.
If you’re not a Christian, ask yourself: What are you building your life on? Human wisdom, cultural opinions, and personal preferences cannot give you the truth you need. Turn to God’s Word, hear what He has revealed about your sin and His holiness, and repent and trust in Jesus Christ, the One who came to save sinners.