Ezekiel 11:19 - I Will Give Them a New Heart and a New Mind.
Ezekiel 11:19 (TEV) I will give them a new
heart and a new mind. I will take away their
stubborn heart of stone and will give them an
obedient heart.
INTRODUCTION
If our hearts are not changed, following
God's rules will be unpleasant and difficult. We
will rebel against being told how to live. The
Holy Spirit, however, gives us new desires,
helping us 'want' to obey God (Philip. 2:12, 13).
With new hearts, we find that serving God is our
greatest joy. [Life Application SB]
COMMENTARY PEARL
The Divine "Fire"
When a person comes in contact with the
living God, he or she can never be the same again.
This divine "fire" either draws or drives, saves
or destroys, helps or hinders. Accepted and
utilized, it becomes a boon and a blessing. Rejected,
it becomes a bane and a curse.
One dying thief was drawn to the warmth
of the Savior; he responded in faith and was
saved. The other dying thief turned away and
rejected God's compassion; he was lost forever.
God takes the weak and makes them strong.
He takes the vile and makes them clean. He
takes the worthless and makes them worthwhile. He
takes the sinful and makes them pure.
With this in mind, Ezekiel said, "Thus
saith the Lord God... I will give them a new heart
and a new mind. I will take away their stubborn
heart of stone and will give them an obedient
heart" (Eze. 11:19 TEV).
No, you will never be the same once you
know Christ. What difference will He make in your
life today? [Hope for Each Day by Billy Graham]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY
Ezekiel 11:19, 20 - The New Heart and New
Spirit.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190226-1359.html
Ezekiel 11:19, 20 - God Will Give Us A New
Heart And Spirit So We Can Live In Harmony With
Him.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2013/20131105-1628.html
Ezekiel 36:26 - I Will Give You A New Heart
And Put A New Spirit In You.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2017/20170604-1615.html
Jeremiah 31:33, 34 - The New Covenant: God's
Law In Our Minds.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2005/20050725-1103.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Steps to Peace by Billy Graham:
https://stepstopeace.org/
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Voice of Prophecy Discover Bible Study
Guides:
https://www.voiceofprophecy.com/study/discover
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible
Panorama of Prophecy with Pastor Doug
Batchelor: https://www.panoramaofprophecy.com/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657
