FLCBenton, Congregational Podcast

Ezekiel 39:1–10, 17–29, Ezekiel continues to describe the last great battle between God and the forces of this world raid against him. Romans 7:21–8:17, Paul continues to describe the conflict between our old self and our new self, Our natural self and the new creation in Christ, the natural person without the spirit, and the person in Christ, led by the Spirit.

Ezekiel 38:1–23, we are introduced to the end times mega superpower Gog, who will attempt to destroy God‘s restored people, but who himself will be utterly destroyed by the Lord once and for all. Romans 7:1–20, The relationship between law, the Torah of Moses, and righteousness.

Ezekiel 37:15–28, Ezekiel continues to discuss the glorious future of the people of God, and in particular, that they will be one people, no longer divided, and that the Lord will be their God, and they shall be his people. Romans 6:1–23, Paul moved to a new stage in his discussion. He began discussing our condition in sin, and then discussed the righteousness which we receive from God on account...

Ezekiel 36:33–37:14, God‘s plans for Israel’s future, and especially the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The valley of the dry bones pictures the whole thing! Romans 5:1–21, the first Adam, the second Adam, sin and death, atonement and life.

Ezekiel 36:13–28, Ezekiel talks about God‘s plans to make his name, holy in all the earth, which he will bring about in the New Testament era. Romans 4:1–25, Paul further discusses the difference between earned righteousness under the law, and the righteousness of God, which is given to us by faith in Christ.

Ezekiel 34:1–24, Israel’s shepherds had failed them, now God himself will take up the task of shepherding his people, Israel! Romans 3:19–31, having shown clearly that righteousness is not a matter of moral worthiness, Paul here shows that righteousness comes through Jesus, through his death and resurrection, to all who put their trust in it. That’s what he means when he says we are saved by faith...

Ezekiel 33:1–20, God has made Ezekiel a watchman, and his commanded him to warn Israel, because he takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, and desires, that his people, repent and live. Romans 3:1–18, when human beings are considered, according to their own moral worth, we are all corrupt, those who have the word of God, and those who don’t. The fact is, human righteousness is not very righteous...

Ezekiel 18:1–4, 19–32, the relationship between good behavior, bad behavior, repentance, apostasy, the approval of God and the wrath of God. Romans 2:17–29, the Jews have the law of God. But are Jews morally superior people? Not necessarily.

Ezekiel 3:12–27, Ezekiel is established by God as Israel’s watchmen. Romans 2:1–16, it is not only the debauched pagan who is judged by God, but is also those who ought to know better.

Ezekiel 2:1–3:11, God‘s charge to Ezekiel, to say to the rebellious House of Israel, “thus says the Lord”, whether they hear or not. Romans 1: 18–32, Paul begins to describe the sinful human state, and begins with the “lowest hanging fruit“, the moral depravity, and spiritual darkness of the pagan world.

Ezekiel 1: 1–14, 22–28, we meet Ezekiel, a priest among the exiles, to whom the word of the Lord comes, and the fantastic vision he has of heaven. Romans 1:1–17, Paul announces the great theme of his letter, The gospel, which is the power of God for the salvation of all who believe, and the revelation of the righteousness of God.

Isaiah 66:1–20, a glorious conclusion to this glorious book, describing the worldwide mission of the New Testament people of the servant. Luke 3:21–38: the voice from Heaven said at Jesus’ baptism, “you are my beloved son“. What does this mean?

Isaiah 65:8–25, the Lord will reward those who seek after him, and punish those who forsake him, and is making a new heaven and a new earth! Luke 3:1–20, the word of the Lord came to John the Baptist in the wilderness, And he began to preach, “repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand!”

Isaiah 63:15–65:7, Isaiah the prophet pleads with God to have mercy upon his people, who have suffered so much at his hands, and the Lord responds and speaks to Isaiah. Luke 2:41 - 52, Jesus, at 12 years old, is listening to the rabbis and asking questions of them in the temple.

Isaiah 63:1–14, redemption, and its flipside, vengeance. Luke 2:21–40, the eighth day after Christmas, and the 40th day after Christmas.

Isaiah 62:1–12, the nations will see Zion’s righteousness and glory, and the bridegroom, our God, rejoices over his bride, his people. Luke 2:1–20, why it’s important that Luke begins his account of Jesus’ birth, with the words “in those days”.

Isaiah 61:1–11, the epiphany of Isaiah continues, with what is perhaps a fifth servant song. Luke 1:57–80, mute Zachariah‘s mouth is opened, and he speaks the Benedictus, describing the faithfulness of God, in the fulfillment of all his promises.

Isaiah 60:1–22, Isaiah‘s version of epiphany. Luke 1: 39–56, Mary’s Magnificat, and the great reversal.

Isaiah 58:1–59:3, 14–21, what is essentially the message of John the Baptist, Isaiah follows up the restoration accomplished by the servant of the Lord in Chapters 53, 54, and 55. Luke 1:26–38, John and Jesus side-by-side.

Isaiah 55:1–13, the servant of the Lord, the future explosive growth of Zion, and the power of the word of God. No wonder Isaiah is often called the fifth Gospel! Luke 1:1–25, an introduction to the gospel according to Saint Luke, and its author.

Isaiah 52:13–54:10, the fourth servant song: the humiliation, atoning sacrifice, and exaltation of God’s faithful servant. Matthew 2:13–23, Jesus, as Israel reduced to one, goes down to, and comes out of Egypt before returning to Nazareth.

Isaiah 51:17–52:12, how beautiful upon the mountains of the feet of him who brings good news! Matthew 2:1–12, the visit of the wisemen, and what that has to do with the great commission, and the beautiful feet of those who bring good news in Isaiah.

Isaiah 49:22–26, 50:4–51:8, 12–16, Israel and the nations; and the third servant of the Lord song. Matthew 1: 18–25, the account of Jesus birth from Joseph’s perspective.

Isaiah 49:1–18, the second Servant of the Lord song. What is the relationship between the servant of the Lord, National Israel, and Jesus of Nazareth? Matthew 1: 1–17, Jesus’ genealogical origins, and the significance that he has a geological origin.

Isaiah 44:21–45:13, 20–25, the God of Israel is the only God, the universal God! Revelation 12:1–17, a frightening story about a woman and a dragon, is really the story of the Old and New Testaments, and the spiritual warfare that followed the Ascension of Jesus to the right hand of God, and which will continue until His return in glory.