Which New Testament passages echo the theme of gathering in Ezekiel 11:17? Ezekiel’s Promise Recapped “Therefore say: ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: I will gather you from the peoples and assemble you from the countries where you have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.’” (Ezekiel 11:17) Echoes in Jesus’ Own Words • Matthew 24:31 – “And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.” • Mark 13:27 – “And He will send out the angels and gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.” • Luke 13:29 – “People will come from east and west and north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God.” • John 10:16 – “I have other sheep that are not of this fold; I must bring them in as well… Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.” • John 11:52 – “and not only for the nation, but also to gather together into one the children of God who were scattered abroad.” Echoes in Acts • Acts 2:39 – “The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off…” • Acts 15:14-17 – James cites Amos to show God “taking from the Gentiles a people to be His own,” then promises final restoration. Echoes in Paul’s Letters • Ephesians 1:9-10 – God’s purpose is “to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ.” • Ephesians 2:13-14, 19 – Jews and Gentiles become “one new man,” now “fellow citizens with the saints.” • 2 Thessalonians 2:1 – “concerning… our gathering together to Him.” • Romans 11:25-27 – Israel’s future salvation and re-grafting echo the restoration language of Ezekiel. Echoes in Hebrews and Peter • Hebrews 12:22-23 – “You have come to Mount Zion… to a joyful assembly and church of the firstborn.” • 1 Peter 2:9-10 – Once “not a people,” now “a chosen people,” called out of exile into God’s light. Echoes in Revelation • Revelation 7:9 – “a great multitude… from every nation, tribe, people, and tongue, standing before the throne.” • Revelation 21:3 – “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be His people.” Key Takeaways • The same Lord who promised Israel’s regathering (Ezekiel 11:17) is gathering His people today through Christ. • Whether speaking of Israel’s national restoration, the church’s present unity, or the end-time ingathering of all saints, the New Testament consistently echoes Ezekiel’s hope: God brings the scattered home. • Every believer, Jew or Gentile, is caught up in this grand, literal promise—one flock under one Shepherd, destined for one homeland with Him forever. |
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