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Ezekiel 20:40 · KJV

"For in mine holy mountain, in the mountain of the height of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, there shall all the house of Israel, all of them in the land, serve me: there will I accept them, and there will I require your offerings, and the firstfruits of your oblations, with all your holy things."

King James Version

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Passage Context

38And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me: I will bring them forth out of the country where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
39As for you, O house of Israel, thus saith the Lord GOD; Go ye, serve ye every one his idols, and hereafter also, if ye will not hearken unto me: but pollute ye my holy name no more with your gifts, and with your idols.
40For in mine holy mountain, in the mountain of the height of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, there shall all the house of Israel, all of them in the land, serve me: there will I accept them, and there will I require your offerings, and the firstfruits of your oblations, with all your holy things.
41I will accept you with your sweet savour, when I bring you out from the people, and gather you out of the countries wherein ye have been scattered; and I will be sanctified in you before the heathen.
42And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall bring you into the land of Israel, into the country for the which I lifted up mine hand to give it to your fathers.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does serving God in your life look like?

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What does it mean for you to offer your firstfruits to God?

3

When have you felt accepted by God despite your circumstances?

Life Application

faith

Consider dedicating the first part of your day to God through prayer and reflection.

worship

Make a habit of offering your talents and resources to serve others in your community.

Places in This Verse

mountain of the height of Israel

Symbolically represents God's chosen place for worship and sacrifice.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The acceptance of offerings in God's holy mountain foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who is the perfect offering for humanity.

See also: Hebrews 13:15

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