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Ezekiel 22:20 ยท KJV

"As they gather silver, and brass, and iron, and lead, and tin, into the midst of the furnace, to blow the fire upon it, to melt it; so will I gather you in mine anger and in my fury, and I will leave you there, and melt you."

King James Version

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Passage Context

18Son of man, the house of Israel is to me become dross: all they are brass, and tin, and iron, and lead, in the midst of the furnace; they are even the dross of silver.
19Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye are all become dross, behold, therefore I will gather you into the midst of Jerusalem.
20As they gather silver, and brass, and iron, and lead, and tin, into the midst of the furnace, to blow the fire upon it, to melt it; so will I gather you in mine anger and in my fury, and I will leave you there, and melt you.
21Yea, I will gather you, and blow upon you in the fire of my wrath, and ye shall be melted in the midst thereof.
22As silver is melted in the midst of the furnace, so shall ye be melted in the midst thereof; and ye shall know that I the LORD have poured out my fury upon you.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to the idea of being refined through trials?

2

What does God's anger mean for your understanding of justice?

3

When have you felt like you were being tested in your faith?

Life Application

trials

Consider your challenges as opportunities for growth and refinement. Trust that God is working in your life even in difficult times.

faith

Encourage others who are facing trials by sharing how God has refined you through your experiences.

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