In what ways can we apply the concept of a remnant today? The Remnant in Ezekiel 12:16 “ ‘But I will spare a few of them from the sword, famine, and plague, so that in the nations to which they go they may recount all their abominations. Then they will know that I am the LORD.’ ” • God preserves a “few” even amid judgment. • The remnant’s purpose is testimonial—declaring both sin’s seriousness and the Lord’s faithfulness. • Awareness of the Lord (“they will know that I am the LORD”) is the ultimate goal. Threads of Remnant Throughout Scripture • Genesis 6–9: Noah’s family spared to restart humanity. • Isaiah 10:20-22: “A remnant will return.” • 1 Kings 19:18: 7,000 preserved who had not bowed to Baal. • Romans 9:27 & 11:5: Paul cites a present remnant “chosen by grace.” • Revelation 12:17: A dragon wages war against the “rest” who keep God’s commands. These passages show an unbroken pattern: God judges sin, yet He keeps a faithful nucleus to carry forward His promises. Practical Applications for Today Personal walk • Live set apart—maintain biblical convictions even when culture rejects them. • Repent quickly; the remnant in Ezekiel existed to expose sin honestly. • Speak of God’s works: share testimonies of grace, discipline, and restoration. Family life • Teach children Scripture faithfully so a new generation carries the witness. • Model holiness in everyday routines—remnant living starts at home. Church community • Prioritize doctrinal purity; small numbers do not diminish truth. • Support global missions: God scatters remnants “in the nations” to magnify His name. • Cultivate mutual encouragement—Hebrews 10:24-25 reminds believers to spur one another on. Culture & society • Stand as moral preservative (Matthew 5:13-16). Even a “few” can slow decay and shine light. • Promote justice and mercy, reflecting Micah 6:8, so onlookers “know that I am the LORD.” • Intercede for the nation; remnants often play a priestly role (Jeremiah 42:2). Encouragement for Faithful Living • Numbers never limit God (Judges 7). He delights to work through the minority. • Perseverance has purpose: the remnant becomes proof of God’s covenant loyalty. • Hope endures: every biblical remnant points to the ultimate gathering of Christ’s people, “a great multitude that no one could count” (Revelation 7:9). |
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