How can Ezekiel 33:9 guide us in sharing the Gospel today? The Heart of Ezekiel 33:9 “But if you warn the wicked to turn from his way, and he does not turn from it, he will die for his iniquity; but you have delivered your soul.” (Ezekiel 33:9) Our Modern Commission • Ezekiel was appointed a watchman; believers now stand in that role through the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19–20). • The warning in Ezekiel is not merely an Old-Testament relic—it models gospel urgency. • Refusing to share the message leaves people unaware of judgment and denies them the offer of grace. Warning with Gospel Grace • “Warn” is not harsh railing but truthful love: exposing sin while pointing to the Savior. • Scripture presents judgment and mercy together (John 3:18-19; Romans 6:23). • The goal is a turned heart, not a won argument. Core Truths We Must Share • God’s holiness and righteous standard. • Humanity’s universal sin and coming judgment (Hebrews 9:27). • Christ’s substitutionary death and resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). • The necessity of repentance and faith (Acts 17:30-31). • Assurance of forgiveness for all who call on His name (Romans 10:13). Motivations That Keep Us Faithful • Personal accountability—“you have delivered your soul.” • The eternal destiny of others (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9). • Love for Christ, who first loved us (2 Corinthians 5:14). • Joy of obedience and shared salvation (Philippians 2:16). Practical Ways to Sound the Trumpet • Pray daily for open doors and boldness (Colossians 4:3-4). • Start conversations that reveal brokenness, then introduce the gospel remedy. • Share your testimony—how the Lord turned you from your own “wicked way.” • Keep Scripture ready; God’s Word carries authority. • Offer clear next steps: repentance, faith in Jesus, baptism, connection to a Bible-teaching church. • Trust the Spirit for results; our task is faithfulness, not conversion quotas. Scriptures That Echo the Watchman Theme • Acts 20:26-27 – “I am innocent of the blood of all men…” • Romans 10:14 – “How can they hear without someone to preach?” • 2 Corinthians 5:20 – “We are ambassadors for Christ…” • Proverbs 24:11 – “Rescue those being led away to death…” Living the Watchman Life Today The watchman stays alert, blows the trumpet, and rests in God’s justice. In the same way, share the gospel clearly and compassionately, entrusting outcomes to the Lord who “is patient… not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). |
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