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Micah 3:8

Contemporary English Version 1995

But the Lord has filled me with power and his Spirit. I have been given the courage to speak about justice and to tell you people of Israel that you have sinned.

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Shout the message! Don't hold back. Say to my people Israel: You've sinned! You've turned against the Lord.

When I talked with you or preached, I didn't try to prove anything by sounding wise. I simply let God's Spirit show his power.

The people of Israel must suffer shame for sinning against me, so tell them about my holy temple. Let them think about it,

Ezekiel, son of man, remind the people of Jerusalem of their disgusting sins

because I have so much to say, that I can't keep quiet.

He taught them like someone with authority, and not like their teachers of the Law of Moses.

Ezekiel, son of man, are you ready to condemn Jerusalem? That city is filled with murderers, so remind the people of their sins

Are you willing to warn them, Ezekiel? Then remind them of the disgusting sins of their ancestors.

Then the Spirit carried me away. The Lord's power had taken complete control of me, and I was both annoyed and angry.

Sometimes I tell myself not to think about you, Lord, or even mention your name. But your message burns in my heart and bones, and I cannot keep silent.

My power will make you strong like a fortress or a column of iron or a wall of bronze. You will oppose all of Judah, including its kings and leaders, its priests and people.

Your anger against Judah flames up inside me, and I can't hold it in much longer. Don't hold back my anger! Let it sweep away everyone— the children at play and all adults, young and old alike.

There were also James and John, the two sons of Zebedee. Jesus called them Boanerges, which means “Thunderbolts.”

The Spirit of the Lord God has taken control of me! The Lord has chosen and sent me to tell the oppressed the good news, to heal the brokenhearted, and to announce freedom for prisoners and captives.

This is the year when the Lord God will show kindness to us and punish our enemies. The Lord has sent me to comfort those who mourn,

Your prophets deceived you with false visions and lying messages— they should have warned you to leave your sins and be saved from disaster.

The Lord said: Ezekiel, son of man, it's time for you to tell Oholah and Oholibah that they are guilty. Remind them of their evil ways!




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