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Ezekiel

Ezekiel 
Day 
Day 194

"Like a vine in your bloodline"

Text: Ezekiel 19:10

THE IMAGERY OF A FRUITFUL VINE

The Vine was one imagery used to describe Israel. In this text, the Lord reminded Israel of the time when the nation was flourishing and fruitful.

“Your mother was like a vine in your bloodline,
Planted by the waters,
Fruitful and full of branches
Because of many waters.
She had strong branches for sceptres of rulers.
She towered in stature above the thick branches,
And was seen in her height amid the dense foliage.”
Ezekiel 19:10-11

1. The planting of Israel as a vine.

a) The bloodline of Israel.

i) Good and noble.

ii) Potential to become a significant nation.

b) It was well-planted.

i) God made sure that there would be adequate water supply.

ii) He was the Vinedresser.

iii) In the earlier years, Israel was fruitful.

iv) Many branches came from the vine.

v) Each branch had the potential to bear fruit.

2. Strong rulers

a) Rulers came from Israel.

b) The branches produced sceptres that symbolised the authority of the rulers.

c) Israel became outstanding.

i) It stood tall and strong.

ii) It towered in stature.

iii) A great height was reached.