Ezekiel 33 · Grade 4
Why Will You Die?
Read and Think
God reminded Ezekiel that he was a watchman for the house of Israel. A watchman who sees an army coming must blow the trumpet. If the people ignore it, they are responsible. But if the watchman stays silent, he is responsible. Ezekiel had to warn the people faithfully.
God told Ezekiel to tell the people that he takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked. He wants the wicked to turn from their ways and live. God says: Turn, turn from your evil ways! If a wicked person turns and does what is lawful and right, none of his sins will be remembered.
In the twelfth year, a man who escaped from Jerusalem arrived and said the city had fallen. God opened Ezekiel's mouth. People came to hear him like listeners enjoying a lovely song, but they did not obey. When his words came true, they would know a prophet had been among them.
Show What You Know
What is a watchman responsible for?
What does God take no pleasure in?
What happens when a wicked person turns and does right?
How did people listen to Ezekiel?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- God reminded Ezekiel that he was a for the house of Israel.
- A watchman who sees an army coming must blow the .
- If the ignore it, they are responsible.
- told Ezekiel to tell the people that he takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked.
- He wants the wicked to turn from their ways and .
Think About It
God takes no pleasure in anyone's death. What does this show about God's heart toward people who do wrong?
The people enjoyed hearing Ezekiel but did not obey. Why is it important to do what God says, not only listen?
Memory Verse
“Tell them, ‘“As I live,” says the Lord Yahweh, “I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why will you die, house of Israel?”’”
Ezekiel 33:11 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for warning us out of love. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you share God's heart for people who are lost?
- What is one habit you could ask God to help you turn away from?
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