Be Reverent is a study of Ezekiel. The prophet, Ezekiel, lived during the time of the Babylonian captivity. The Israelites had not been reverent, had worshipped idols, and had refused to turn back to God. They were warned and warned again, but they hardened their hearts. After many years of disobedience and idolatry, they were taken captive by the Babylonians and taken out of their homeland. Warren Wiersbe writes: “The messages of the prophet Ezekiel focus on the glory of God, the throne of God, and the honor of the name of God. God is called “Lord God” (“Sovereign Lord” NIV) over four hundred times in this book, and you find the solemn phrase “I am the Lord” fifty-nine times. In all that God says and does, He has one purpose in mind: “You will know that I am the LORD” (Ezek. 6:7 NIV)… Our generation needs the message of Ezekiel, for we are a people who lack the reverence we should have for the glory of God and the name of God.” Ezekiel also speaks of the promises of God for the future: a restored relationship with God, renewed worship in Jerusalem, and the joy of the Lord’s presence - “…and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there.“ -Ezekiel‬ ‭48‬:‭35‬ ‭KJV ( )

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