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Ezekiel-32

The Fall of Pharaoh: A Devotional Study on Ezekiel 32​

Introduction​

The book of Ezekiel is characterized by powerful visions and prophetic messages, and chapter 32 is no exception. In this chapter, Ezekiel is given a vision that warns Egypt's Pharaoh of impending judgment. As we delve into Ezekiel 32, let's reflect on the profound truths and spiritual insights embedded in this divine message.

Section 1: The Vision Begins (Ezekiel 32:1-2)​

Devotional Thought: Ezekiel is given a vision of a vast army gathered around the banks of the Nile. The army is led by a young man, adorned with multiple diadems, carrying a sword. The scene foreshadows the looming judgment towards the pharaoh of Egypt.

Reflection Questions:

  • What do you think the young man represents?
  • What might this vision signify concerning Egypt's future?

Section 2: The Fall of Pharaoh (Ezekiel 32:3-16)​

Devotional Thought: Ezekiel's vision continues as he hears the young man speak. He declares that Pharaoh is a lions cub, raised from the womb. His pride and mighty heart have misled him. But, like a lion, he will die, and his people will carry him away to the graves of the earth. The vision forces us to contemplate our pride and remind us that even the most powerful civilizations are transient and subject to decay.

Reflection Questions:

  • How does this vision speak to our own pride and need for humility before God?
  • In what ways has God humbled powerful civilizations throughout history?

Section 3: Egypt's Pride Falls (Ezekiel 32:17-32)​

Devotional Thought: Ezekiel's vision reveals that, despite Pharaoh's greatness, God will send His armies against Egypt, laying waste, and punishing Egypt for their pride. God's judgment is not selective, but it is just.

Reflection Questions:

  • Why is it dangerous for a people to place their faith in earthly power and become overly proud?
  • How does this vision remind us of the importance of depending on God's righteousness and not our own strength and pride?

Conclusion:​

As we conclude our devotional study of Ezekiel chapter 32, let's stand in awe of God's sovereignty and righteousness. Ezekiel's vision reveals that God's justice is unrelenting and that pride, power, and earthly glory is fleeting. May we approach Egypt's fate as a warning, a story of humility and dependence on God's righteousness. Let us not craft our lives or the futures of our nations by relying solely on our pride, lest we too end up in the graveyards of the earth like Pharaoh.