New Heart, New Spirit_19PT2

New Heart, New Spirit_19PT2 Ezekiel 23:22-49 The Overview of the Chapter: Ezekiel is given a parabolic message in this chapter which speaks of two sisters who represent the two parts of Israel's nation. Aholah speaks of the northern kingdom, Israel, and its capital, Samaria. Aholibah speaks of the southern kingdom, Judah, and its capital Jerusalem. In parabolic language the sisters' conduct is used as an analogy to portray the abominable wickedness of the two kingdoms. Judah is especially censored because she continued in her sin in spite of the fact that she saw the judgment that came upon Aholah (northern kingdom) for like sins. In fact, the parable shows that Judah, the southern kingdom, even sinned worse than Israel, the northern kingdom. The consequences that came to the two sisters because of their sins pictures the judgment that came to Israel and Judah.There are consequences to sinful living. We can find forgiveness when we ask God for it, but we may still feel the scars of our sins for many years. Beloved, there is nothing glamorous about immorality, adultery, pregnancy out of wed-lock, sexual diseases, drunkenness, or drug addiction.When we forget the Lord, we scar ourselves. Our only hope for deliverance and help is in Him. We also hurt our families by our bad example, or by the consequences of our actions. God painted a picture of the brutality that was on the horizon for His wayward people.