Ezekiel 20:11 · KJV
"And I gave them my statutes, and shewed them my judgments, which if a man do, he shall even live in them."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 20:11 mean? →Passage Context
9But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, among whom they were, in whose sight I made myself known unto them, in bringing them forth out of the land of Egypt.
10Wherefore I caused them to go forth out of the land of Egypt, and brought them into the wilderness.
11And I gave them my statutes, and shewed them my judgments, which if a man do, he shall even live in them.
12Moreover also I gave them my sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them, that they might know that I am the LORD that sanctify them.
13But the house of Israel rebelled against me in the wilderness: they walked not in my statutes, and they despised my judgments, which if a man do, he shall even live in them; and my sabbaths they greatly polluted: then I said, I would pour out my fury upon them in the wilderness, to consume them.
Reflection Questions
1
How do God's statutes guide your daily decisions?
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What does living by God's judgments mean for you?
3
When have you experienced the benefits of following God's commands?
Life Application
obedience
Evaluate areas in your life where you can better align with God's statutes.
spiritual growth
Commit to studying God's word to understand His judgments more deeply.
Connection to Jesus
nt fulfillment
Jesus fulfills the law by embodying its principles and teaching that true life comes from obedience to God's commands.
See also: Matthew 5:17
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