Ezekiel 35 · Grade 4
A Lasting Hatred
Read and Think
God told Ezekiel to set his face against Mount Seir, the hill country of Edom. Edom's people came from Esau, Jacob's twin brother. Yet Edom kept a perpetual hatred toward Israel. When Jerusalem fell, Edom helped the enemy in the time of Israel's disaster.
Edom also wanted to take over Israel and Judah. They said the two nations would be theirs, even though Yahweh was there. They boasted against God and multiplied words against him. God said he had heard every one.
Edom had rejoiced when Israel's inheritance became desolate. So God said Mount Seir would become desolate too. What Edom did to others would come back on Edom. Then Edom would know that God is Yahweh.
Show What You Know
Who were Edom's ancestors?
What kind of hatred did Edom keep?
What did Edom want to take?
Why would Mount Seir become desolate?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- told Ezekiel to set his face against Mount Seir, the hill country of Edom.
- They said the two would be theirs, even though Yahweh was there.
- They boasted against God and multiplied against him.
- God said he had every one.
Think About It
Edom held on to hatred for a very long time. What can happen when people refuse to let go of anger?
God heard Edom's proud words. How does knowing God hears our words change the way we speak?
Memory Verse
“You have magnified yourselves against me with your mouth, and have multiplied your words against me. I have heard it.””
Ezekiel 35:13 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for hearing every word. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Why is holding a grudge harmful?
- How can you be glad for others instead of jealous?
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