Ezekiel 26:3
The sermon emphasizes the certainty of God's word and the importance of trusting in His promises of salvation and eternal life.
Chuck Smith delivers a powerful sermon on Ezekiel 26:3, emphasizing the prophecy against Tyre and its eventual downfall at the hands of multiple nations, starting with Nebuchadnezzar. He highlights the detailed predictions made by Ezekiel, which were fulfilled historically, showcasing the certainty of God's word. Smith reassures the congregation of God's promises regarding salvation and eternal life, while also warning of the consequences for those not found in the Book of Life. The sermon underscores the importance of recognizing the reliability of God's prophecies and the urgency of responding to His call for salvation.
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"THE SURE WORD OF JEHOVAH"
I. THE PROPHESY AGAINST TYRE.
A. To be conquered by more than one nation. verse 3.
B. Nebuchadnezzar would be first to conquer.
1. Notice the details given of the battle.
C. Nebuchadnezzar would not spoil her riches.
D. The city would become like the top of a rock.
E. It would become a place for spreading fishing nets.
F. The stones and timbers would be placed in the sea.
G. Other cities would shake with fear at the fall of Tyre.
H. The old city would never be rebuilt.
II. WHAT DO THE HISTORY BOOKS TELL US ABOUT TYRE.
A. Nebuchadnezzar besieged the city for thirteen years, before
taking it.
B. 241 years later, when Alexander the Great was moving toward
Egypt, he demanded Tyre to capitulate.
Ill. HOW COULD EZEKIEL KNOW THESE THINGS, WHICH ARE THE CHANCE FACTORS?
A. 1-5
B. 1 -2
C. 1 -10
D. 1 - 500 one in 250,000,000,000
E. 1 -100 4,166 yrs. to count at 100 per minute,
F. 1 -100 day and night
G. 1 -10
H. 1 - 50
"For I Jehovah have spoken it."
IV. THE CERTAINTY OF GOD'S WORD - "God is not a man that He should lie..."
Numbers 23:15.
A. God has promised to cleanse me of all my sin.
B. He has promised salvation and eternal life.
C. He has promised me a part in the heavenly kingdom.
D. The certainty of God's word brings me great comfort, hope, a
joy.
E. For some of you the certainty of God's word should be cause for
fear and trembling.
F. For God's prophetic word declares, "and whosoever was not found
written in the Book of Life shall be cast into the lake of
fire." This is the second death.
There is another crowd of whosoever's in the scripture -
"Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved."
You are in one or the other - it might not matter much to you, but it will
be a matter of life and death then.
Sermon Outline
- The Prophecy Against Tyre points: - To be conquered by more than one nation - Nebuchadnezzar would be first to conquer - Tyre would become a place for spreading fishing nets - The city would be rebuilt, but never as it was
- The History of Tyre points: - Nebuchadnezzar besieged the city for thirteen years - Alexander the Great demanded Tyre to capitulate
- The Certainty of God's Word points: - God's word is certain and true - God has promised salvation and eternal life
- The Consequences of God's Word points: - Those not written in the Book of Life will be cast into the lake of fire - Those who call on the name of the Lord will be saved
Key Quotes
“For I Jehovah have spoken it.” — Chuck Smith
“God is not a man that He should lie...” — Chuck Smith
“Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- Trust in the certainty of God's word and the promises He has made.
- Recognize the importance of being written in the Book of Life for eternal salvation.
- Call on the name of the Lord to receive salvation and eternal life.