V2-39 Must Nations Obey God?
Walking Talking Bible Project
Must nations obey God? What if they don’t? Did the people listen to Ezekiel? Do they listen to God today? What are kings and judges told to do? These are just some of the questions to consider in this week’s edition of the Walking Talking Bible Project.
Bible Passages
The following Scripture quotations from The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) are provided for your convenience. Please feel free to use the Bible and translation of your choice.
Memory Passage: Jeremiah 12:17
Jeremiah 12:17
17 But if they will not obey, then I will uproot that nation; I will uproot it and destroy it, declares the LORD.”
Connection Passage #1: Deuteronomy 8:19–20
Deuteronomy 8:19–20
19 If you ever forget the LORD your God and go after other gods to worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely perish.
20 Like the nations that the LORD has destroyed before you, so you will perish if you do not obey the LORD your God.
Connection Passage #2 Psalm 107:33–34
Psalm 107:33–34
33 He turns rivers into deserts, springs of water into thirsty ground,
34 and fruitful land into fields of salt, because of the wickedness of its dwellers.
Connection Passage #3: Ezekiel 33:28–31
Ezekiel 33:28–31
28 I will make the land a desolate waste, and the pride of her strength will come to an end. The mountains of Israel will become desolate, so that no one will pass through.
29 Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land a desolate waste because of all the abominations they have committed.’
30 As for you, son of man, your people are talking about you near the city walls and in the doorways of their houses. One speaks to another, each saying to his brother, ‘Come and hear the message that has come from the LORD!’
31 So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.
Connection Passage #4: Psalm 2:10–12
Psalm 2:10–12
10 Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth.
11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Berean Standard Bible (BSB).