Exekiel's Denunciations of Judah

As Ezekiel lay by this toy he had mad, he had a vision of Jerusalem under attack. He see the actual temple where idolatry takes place, he see woman at the north gate worshiping Tammuz, the goddess of fertility. The he see 25 men at the entrance to the temple worshiping the sun instead of worshiping the Lord. The dream show how each of these example of idolatry was being played out right there in front of the temple of God. The all abandoned God and soon they will have consequences.

As he continues to dream he sees some executors as well as a scribe to place a mark on those who have remained faithful. At this same time we see Gods Glory moving around the temple. The he see the cherubim with God in the wheeled vehicle just like his first vision. Now this vehicle with the glory of God leaves I think to show God leaving the temple and leaving his people. Another words, there is no more protection from harm. As I read this I felt that it was very sad, dark and scary. But Ezekiel has a word of hope that God will one day bring his people home. the people will have judgement on their acts, but God is gracious enough to save those who still believe.