While going through the “Marriage For All” chapter, one section of scripture really stood out to me. Ezekiel 16 is one of the most raw explanations of Israel as “The Lord’s Faithless Bride” I have read in the Bible. I would highly suggest reading it. It talks about Israel’s filth and sin against God in a very offensive way. To be honest, it became difficult for me to read, but it also brings home the depth of our filth and sin against God as well. It isn’t just Israel who has sinned against God in unfathomable ways, but we too sin in the same ways. This section of scripture is also the most beautiful description of how much love and royalty God lavishes upon us regardless of our sin against him. He gives to us willingly, knowing that we will still continue to seek other gods. Through all of our rejection of the greatest gifts he offers, he still brings us redemption. How do you relate to Israel in this section of scripture? How have you experienced God’s lavished love?
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