* The LORD said: Listen to me, you people of Israel.
If you have ears, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches.
We always thank God that you believed the message we preached. It came from him, and it isn't something made up by humans. You accepted it as God's message, and now he is working in you.
And here you are, telling me not to preach!
Israel, listen as the LORD accuses everyone in the land! No one is faithful or loyal or truly cares about God.
People of Judah, you survived when the Babylonian army attacked. Now you are planning to move to Egypt, and if you do go, this is what will happen.
(SEE 22:1)
Listen, people of Israel,
You rulers of Jerusalem do nothing but sneer; now you must listen to what the LORD says.
You are no better than the leaders and people of Sodom and Gomorrah! So listen to the LORD God:
My people, I am God! Israel, I am your God. Listen to my charges against you.
Micaiah replied: Listen to this! I also saw the LORD seated on his throne with every creature in heaven gathered around him.
(SEE 9:25)
Don't follow the customs of those nations who become frightened when they see something strange happen in the sky.
Who compares with God? Is anything like him?
I am the LORD All-Powerful, the first and the last, the one and only God. Israel, I have rescued you! I am your King.