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Sound the trumpet in Zion!

By David Walters

Sound the trumpet in Zion!

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In Judges 6:1 the Israelites have again found themselves

dominated by people worshipping a false god. This seems to be a revolving door for Israel! Time & time again

they fail God and He turns them over to be controlled by pagans.

Will they ever learn?

In Judges 6:1 the Israelites have again found themselves

dominated by people worshipping a false god. This seems to be a revolving door for Israel! Time & time again

they fail God and He turns them over to be controlled by pagans.

Will they ever learn?

This time it is by their close relatives, the Midianites. Isaac

& Midian were both sons of Abraham. These two nations

have a long history. Joseph was sold to Midianites and taken to

Egypt as a slave. Moses was married to a Midianite

named Zipporah.

This time it is by their close relatives, the Midianites. Isaac

& Midian were both sons of Abraham. These two nations

have a long history. Joseph was sold to Midianites and taken to

Egypt as a slave. Moses was married to a Midianite

named Zipporah.

They were joined with Moab in desiring Balaam to curse Israel,

and then in tempting Israel to whoredom and idolatry with

Baal Peor. (Fausset) The influence of the Midianites,

on the Israelites, was clearly most evil, and directly tended to lead them, from the injunctions

of Moses. (Smith)

They were joined with Moab in desiring Balaam to curse Israel,

and then in tempting Israel to whoredom and idolatry with

Baal Peor. (Fausset) The influence of the Midianites,

on the Israelites, was clearly most evil, and directly tended to lead them, from the injunctions

of Moses. (Smith)

Judges 6:1 NET The Israelites did evil in the LORD's sight, so the

LORD turned them over to Midian for seven years. 2 The

Midianites overwhelmed Israel. Because of Midian the Israelites made shelters for themselves in the hills, as well as caves and

strongholds.

Judges 6:1 NET The Israelites did evil in the LORD's sight, so the

LORD turned them over to Midian for seven years. 2 The

Midianites overwhelmed Israel. Because of Midian the Israelites made shelters for themselves in the hills, as well as caves and

strongholds.

3 Whenever the Israelites planted their crops, the Midianites,

Amalekites, and the people from the east would attack them. 4 They invaded the land and devoured its

crops all the way to Gaza. They left nothing for the Israelites to eat, and

they took away the sheep, oxen, and donkeys.

3 Whenever the Israelites planted their crops, the Midianites,

Amalekites, and the people from the east would attack them. 4 They invaded the land and devoured its

crops all the way to Gaza. They left nothing for the Israelites to eat, and

they took away the sheep, oxen, and donkeys.

5 When they invaded with their cattle and tents, they were as thick as locusts. Neither they

nor their camels could be counted. They came to devour

the land. 6 Israel was so severely weakened by Midian that the Israelites cried out to

the LORD for help.

5 When they invaded with their cattle and tents, they were as thick as locusts. Neither they

nor their camels could be counted. They came to devour

the land. 6 Israel was so severely weakened by Midian that the Israelites cried out to

the LORD for help.

The chosen people of God are really hurting! STARVING! The Midianite people are

everywhere, as thick as locusts and like locust, devouring

everything edible in their path. There were 135,000 fighting men according to Judges 8:10.

The chosen people of God are really hurting! STARVING! The Midianite people are

everywhere, as thick as locusts and like locust, devouring

everything edible in their path. There were 135,000 fighting men according to Judges 8:10.

7 When the Israelites cried out to the LORD for help because of Midian, 8 he sent a prophet to the Israelites. He said to them, "This is what the LORD God of Israel says: 'I brought you up

from Egypt and took you out of that place of slavery.

7 When the Israelites cried out to the LORD for help because of Midian, 8 he sent a prophet to the Israelites. He said to them, "This is what the LORD God of Israel says: 'I brought you up

from Egypt and took you out of that place of slavery.

9 I rescued you from Egypt's power and from the power of all who

oppressed you. I drove them out before you and gave their land to

you. 10 I said to you, "I am the LORD your God! Do not worship

the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are now living!" But you

have disobeyed me.' "

9 I rescued you from Egypt's power and from the power of all who

oppressed you. I drove them out before you and gave their land to

you. 10 I said to you, "I am the LORD your God! Do not worship

the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are now living!" But you

have disobeyed me.' "

It seems the reason the Israelites find themselves in this predicament is, as usual, they have worshiped

the false gods of the area they happen to be in.

11 The LORD's angelic messenger came and sat down under the oak tree in Ophrah owned by Joash the

Abiezrite.

It seems the reason the Israelites find themselves in this predicament is, as usual, they have worshiped

the false gods of the area they happen to be in.

11 The LORD's angelic messenger came and sat down under the oak tree in Ophrah owned by Joash the

Abiezrite.

He arrived while Joash's son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress so he could hide it

from the Midianites. 12 The LORD's messenger appeared and said to him, "The LORD is with you, courageous warrior!"

He arrived while Joash's son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress so he could hide it

from the Midianites. 12 The LORD's messenger appeared and said to him, "The LORD is with you, courageous warrior!"

13 Gideon said to him, "Pardon me, but if the LORD is with us,

why has such disaster overtaken us? Where are all his miraculous deeds our ancestors told us about? They said, 'Did the LORD not bring us up from

Egypt?'

13 Gideon said to him, "Pardon me, but if the LORD is with us,

why has such disaster overtaken us? Where are all his miraculous deeds our ancestors told us about? They said, 'Did the LORD not bring us up from

Egypt?'

But now the LORD has abandoned us and handed us over to Midian." 14 Then the LORD himself turned to him

and said, "You have the strength. Deliver Israel from the power of the Midianites! Have I

not sent you?"

But now the LORD has abandoned us and handed us over to Midian." 14 Then the LORD himself turned to him

and said, "You have the strength. Deliver Israel from the power of the Midianites! Have I

not sent you?"

15 Gideon said to him, "But Lord, how can I deliver Israel? Just look!

My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my family." This is another way The Creator will show his power.

Choosing the youngest, in a family from the weakest, of the clans to

claim victory.

15 Gideon said to him, "But Lord, how can I deliver Israel? Just look!

My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my family." This is another way The Creator will show his power.

Choosing the youngest, in a family from the weakest, of the clans to

claim victory.

16 The LORD said to him, “Ah, but I will be with you! You will

strike down the whole Midianite army.“

NOW! The scene is set for The Almighty to again show His

people, and the world, who is in control.

16 The LORD said to him, “Ah, but I will be with you! You will

strike down the whole Midianite army.“

NOW! The scene is set for The Almighty to again show His

people, and the world, who is in control.

GOD’S ARMY

The Midianites would have to be conquered. The Israelites would have to destroy them, but how? We read the Midianites were as

thick as locusts. An army of 135,000. But they weren’t the

real danger.The really dangerous enemies

were within the hearts of Gideon’s soldiers.

GOD’S ARMY

The Midianites would have to be conquered. The Israelites would have to destroy them, but how? We read the Midianites were as

thick as locusts. An army of 135,000. But they weren’t the

real danger.The really dangerous enemies

were within the hearts of Gideon’s soldiers.

Fear was one of them, and it sent 22,000 men home.

Judges 7:1 NET Jerub-Baal (that is, Gideon) and his men got up the next morning and camped near

the spring of Harod. The Midianites were camped north

of them near the hill of Moreh in the valley.

Fear was one of them, and it sent 22,000 men home.

Judges 7:1 NET Jerub-Baal (that is, Gideon) and his men got up the next morning and camped near

the spring of Harod. The Midianites were camped north

of them near the hill of Moreh in the valley.

2 The LORD said to Gideon, "You have too many men for me to hand

Midian over to you. Israel might brag, 'Our own strength has

delivered us.' 3 Now, announce to the men, 'Whoever is shaking with

fear may turn around and leave Mount Gilead.' " Twenty-two

thousand men went home; ten thousand remained.

2 The LORD said to Gideon, "You have too many men for me to hand

Midian over to you. Israel might brag, 'Our own strength has

delivered us.' 3 Now, announce to the men, 'Whoever is shaking with

fear may turn around and leave Mount Gilead.' " Twenty-two

thousand men went home; ten thousand remained.

Overconfidence was another enemy

Judges 7:4 NET The LORD spoke to Gideon again, "There are still too many men. Bring them down to

the water and I will thin the ranks some more. When I say, 'This one should go with you,' pick

him to go; when I say, 'This one should not go with you,' do not

take him."

Overconfidence was another enemy

Judges 7:4 NET The LORD spoke to Gideon again, "There are still too many men. Bring them down to

the water and I will thin the ranks some more. When I say, 'This one should go with you,' pick

him to go; when I say, 'This one should not go with you,' do not

take him."

5 So he brought the men down to the water. Then the LORD said to Gideon, "Separate those who lap the water as a dog laps from

those who kneel to drink." 6 Three hundred men lapped; the

rest of the men kneeled to drink water.

5 So he brought the men down to the water. Then the LORD said to Gideon, "Separate those who lap the water as a dog laps from

those who kneel to drink." 6 Three hundred men lapped; the

rest of the men kneeled to drink water.

7 The LORD said to Gideon, "With the three hundred men who lapped I will deliver the whole army and I will hand

Midian over to you. The rest of the men should go home." 8

The men who were chosen took supplies and their trumpets.

7 The LORD said to Gideon, "With the three hundred men who lapped I will deliver the whole army and I will hand

Midian over to you. The rest of the men should go home." 8

The men who were chosen took supplies and their trumpets.

Gideon sent all the men of Israel back to their homes; he kept only three hundred men. Now the Midianites were camped

down below in the valley.God cut down the ranks from

10,000 to 300 so that the “army” had to trust completely in God.

Gideon sent all the men of Israel back to their homes; he kept only three hundred men. Now the Midianites were camped

down below in the valley.God cut down the ranks from

10,000 to 300 so that the “army” had to trust completely in God.

Imagine 300 Israelites facing an army of 135,000, but it was the kind of situation that the Lord

uses to glorify His name. When God is on your side, the size of

the enemy is of no great concern, so keep your eyes on

Him.

Imagine 300 Israelites facing an army of 135,000, but it was the kind of situation that the Lord

uses to glorify His name. When God is on your side, the size of

the enemy is of no great concern, so keep your eyes on

Him.

When God strips away your resources, it is not to impoverish your life,

but to enrich your faith.Thus assured of victory, Gideon

returned to the camp of Israel and summoned his men to war.

Let’s look at the trumpets.

When God strips away your resources, it is not to impoverish your life,

but to enrich your faith.Thus assured of victory, Gideon

returned to the camp of Israel and summoned his men to war.

Let’s look at the trumpets.

1 Corinthians 14:8 NET If, for example, the trumpet makes an

unclear sound, who will get ready for battle?

This speaks of the testimony and witness of believers. The testimony and witness of

believers must be certain and clear.

1 Corinthians 14:8 NET If, for example, the trumpet makes an

unclear sound, who will get ready for battle?

This speaks of the testimony and witness of believers. The testimony and witness of

believers must be certain and clear.

Judges 7:16 NET He divided the three hundred men into three units. He gave them all trumpets and empty

jars with torches inside them.This is the record given of

Gideon’s plan. He divides his three hundred men into three

groups and gives each of them three things:

1. trumpets 2. empty jars3. torches

Judges 7:16 NET He divided the three hundred men into three units. He gave them all trumpets and empty

jars with torches inside them.This is the record given of

Gideon’s plan. He divides his three hundred men into three

groups and gives each of them three things:

1. trumpets 2. empty jars3. torches

Judges 7:17 NET He said to them, "Watch me and do as I do. Watch closely! I am going to the edge of

the camp. Do as I do! 18 When I and all who are with me blow our trumpets, you also blow your

trumpets all around the camp. Then say, 'For the LORD and for Gideon!'

"

Judges 7:17 NET He said to them, "Watch me and do as I do. Watch closely! I am going to the edge of

the camp. Do as I do! 18 When I and all who are with me blow our trumpets, you also blow your

trumpets all around the camp. Then say, 'For the LORD and for Gideon!'

"

The interesting thing is thescriptures do not say if

Gideon or the three hundredmen had swords.

After dividing the army intothree companies he armed

each man with 1. A trumpet2. A jar (with)

3. A torch inside

The interesting thing is thescriptures do not say if

Gideon or the three hundredmen had swords.

After dividing the army intothree companies he armed

each man with 1. A trumpet2. A jar (with)

3. A torch inside

At the appointed signal they all blew the trumpets, broke the

clay jars so that the light of the lamps would be visible, and

cried, “For the LORD and for Gideon!”

At the appointed signal they all blew the trumpets, broke the

clay jars so that the light of the lamps would be visible, and

cried, “For the LORD and for Gideon!”

They were to conceal the torches within the jars until, following Gideon’s lead, they would break the jars, wave the

torches, and blow the trumpets, giving the enemy the

impression that a great host was coming down upon them.

They were to conceal the torches within the jars until, following Gideon’s lead, they would break the jars, wave the

torches, and blow the trumpets, giving the enemy the

impression that a great host was coming down upon them.

The divine interpretation of this incident is given in:

2 Corinthians 4:5 NET For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus

Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who said "Let light shine out

of darkness," is the one who shined in our hearts to give us the light of the glorious knowledge of

God in the face of Christ.

The divine interpretation of this incident is given in:

2 Corinthians 4:5 NET For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus

Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who said "Let light shine out

of darkness," is the one who shined in our hearts to give us the light of the glorious knowledge of

God in the face of Christ.

7 But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that the extraordinary

power belongs to God and does not come from us. Our bodies are the clay jars. It is as we proclaim…Jesus Christ as Lord that the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ

shines forth to others.

7 But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that the extraordinary

power belongs to God and does not come from us. Our bodies are the clay jars. It is as we proclaim…Jesus Christ as Lord that the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ

shines forth to others.

At a certain time they blew their trumpets and broke the jars so

that the light shone out. It is as we

proclaim…Jesus Christ as Lord that our clay jars, our bodies, are

broken and Lets the light of Jesus shine out of darkness.

At a certain time they blew their trumpets and broke the jars so

that the light shone out. It is as we

proclaim…Jesus Christ as Lord that our clay jars, our bodies, are

broken and Lets the light of Jesus shine out of darkness.

Some of us are not broken and, as a result, the light does not shine through. It

is not our light that we should shine, but the light of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Some of us are not broken and, as a result, the light does not shine through. It

is not our light that we should shine, but the light of the Lord Jesus Christ.

As a normal custom in those days, armies rarely fought at night. When

an army did engage in battle at night, only a minority of men

carried torches in order to light up the battlefield.

In addition, only a certain number of men would carry and blow

trumpets during the conflict.

As a normal custom in those days, armies rarely fought at night. When

an army did engage in battle at night, only a minority of men

carried torches in order to light up the battlefield.

In addition, only a certain number of men would carry and blow

trumpets during the conflict.

Therefore, when the 135,000 Midianites, as thick as locusts,

awoke to the sight of three hundred torches and the sound

of three hundred trumpets blaring at them from every direction, they could only

assume that thousands upon thousands were attacking them.

Therefore, when the 135,000 Midianites, as thick as locusts,

awoke to the sight of three hundred torches and the sound

of three hundred trumpets blaring at them from every direction, they could only

assume that thousands upon thousands were attacking them.

The awaking 135,000 Midianites, assumed that the battle had already begun and that they

were outnumbered.The battle cry, “For the LORD

and for Gideon!” would strike fear in the minds of the enemy.

The awaking 135,000 Midianites, assumed that the battle had already begun and that they

were outnumbered.The battle cry, “For the LORD

and for Gideon!” would strike fear in the minds of the enemy.

GOD’S PEOPLE Joel 2:1 NET Blow the trumpet in

Zion; sound the alarm signal on my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land

shake with fear, for the day of the LORD

is about to come. Indeed, it is near!

GOD’S PEOPLE Joel 2:1 NET Blow the trumpet in

Zion; sound the alarm signal on my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land

shake with fear, for the day of the LORD

is about to come. Indeed, it is near!

Zion in our day is Christ’s Church. Hebrews 12:22 NET But you have come to Mount Zion, the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to

myriads of angels, to the assembly 23 and congregation

of the firstborn, who are enrolled in heaven,

Zion in our day is Christ’s Church. Hebrews 12:22 NET But you have come to Mount Zion, the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to

myriads of angels, to the assembly 23 and congregation

of the firstborn, who are enrolled in heaven,

and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous, who

have been made perfect, 24 and to Jesus, the mediator of a new

covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks of something better than Abel's does. When

these verses are read in context it becomes clear Christians are

being compared to the Children of Israel.

and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous, who

have been made perfect, 24 and to Jesus, the mediator of a new

covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks of something better than Abel's does. When

these verses are read in context it becomes clear Christians are

being compared to the Children of Israel.

The day of the Lord is an “about to happen” reality.

It is not something that we are slowly moving toward, it is always ready to burst in on us. At any moment,

the day that is “near” will become PRESENT!

The trumpet should be blown sounding an alarm.

The day of the Lord is an “about to happen” reality.

It is not something that we are slowly moving toward, it is always ready to burst in on us. At any moment,

the day that is “near” will become PRESENT!

The trumpet should be blown sounding an alarm.

It is crucial for us to understand the importance of sounding the

trumpet. The Book of Numbers

shows us that different trumpet calls meant certain definite things. They were a way of giving instructions to Israel.

It is crucial for us to understand the importance of sounding the

trumpet. The Book of Numbers

shows us that different trumpet calls meant certain definite things. They were a way of giving instructions to Israel.

Numbers 10:2 NET "Make two trumpets of silver; you are to make them from a single hammered piece.

You will use them for assembling the community and for directing the

traveling of the camps. 3 When they blow them both, all the

community must come to you to the entrance of the tent of meeting.

Numbers 10:2 NET "Make two trumpets of silver; you are to make them from a single hammered piece.

You will use them for assembling the community and for directing the

traveling of the camps. 3 When they blow them both, all the

community must come to you to the entrance of the tent of meeting.

4 “But if they blow with one trumpet, then the leaders, the

heads of the thousands of Israel, must come to you. 5

When you blow an alarm, then the camps that are located on

the east side must begin to travel.

4 “But if they blow with one trumpet, then the leaders, the

heads of the thousands of Israel, must come to you. 5

When you blow an alarm, then the camps that are located on

the east side must begin to travel.

6 And when you blow an alarm the second time, then the

camps that are located on the south side must begin to travel. An alarm must be sounded for their journeys. 7 But when you assemble the community, you must blow, but you must not

sound an alarm.

6 And when you blow an alarm the second time, then the

camps that are located on the south side must begin to travel. An alarm must be sounded for their journeys. 7 But when you assemble the community, you must blow, but you must not

sound an alarm.

9 If you go to war in your land against an adversary who

opposes you, then you must sound an alarm with the trumpets, and you will be

remembered before the LORD your God, and you will be saved

from your enemies.

9 If you go to war in your land against an adversary who

opposes you, then you must sound an alarm with the trumpets, and you will be

remembered before the LORD your God, and you will be saved

from your enemies.

The trumpet, or ram’s horn,was used in ancient timesto signal danger or warn of

a military attack. God demonstrated His grace by

warning His peoplebeforehand and providingopportunity for repentance

before He brought His judgment upon them.

The trumpet, or ram’s horn,was used in ancient timesto signal danger or warn of

a military attack. God demonstrated His grace by

warning His peoplebeforehand and providingopportunity for repentance

before He brought His judgment upon them.

The blowing of the trumpet today is to warn the Church of the coming of the Lord, soon the

day of harvest will be over. It is time to

move forward now! The King is coming!

Sound a alarm in Zion! The Lord is coming!

The blowing of the trumpet today is to warn the Church of the coming of the Lord, soon the

day of harvest will be over. It is time to

move forward now! The King is coming!

Sound a alarm in Zion! The Lord is coming!

Who will win the lost for Christ then?

Who will point men and women to Christ then?

If not us, who?If not now, why?

WE ARE AT WAR! SOUND THE TRUMPET!

Who will win the lost for Christ then?

Who will point men and women to Christ then?

If not us, who?If not now, why?

WE ARE AT WAR! SOUND THE TRUMPET!

In Revelations we find the blowing of the trumpets again.

Revelation 8:2 NET Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were

given to them.Revelation 8:6 NET Now the seven

angels holding the seven trumpets prepared to blow

them.

In Revelations we find the blowing of the trumpets again.

Revelation 8:2 NET Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were

given to them.Revelation 8:6 NET Now the seven

angels holding the seven trumpets prepared to blow

them.

At the sounding of the first six trumpets there is death and

destruction. I believe much of the earth and what it contains will be unrecognizable. At the

seventh trumpet’s sound completion will be acknowledged.

At the sounding of the first six trumpets there is death and

destruction. I believe much of the earth and what it contains will be unrecognizable. At the

seventh trumpet’s sound completion will be acknowledged.

Revelation 10:7 NET But in the days when the seventh angel is

about to blow his trumpet, the mystery of God is completed,

just as he has proclaimed to his servants the prophets."

Revelation 10:7 NET But in the days when the seventh angel is

about to blow his trumpet, the mystery of God is completed,

just as he has proclaimed to his servants the prophets."

Revelation 11:15 NET Then the seventh angel blew his

trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven saying: "The

kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our

Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever."

Revelation 11:15 NET Then the seventh angel blew his

trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven saying: "The

kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our

Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever."

The sound of the trumpet at the time of Jesus’

“2nd Coming” will be accompanied

by the shout fromthe Lord Himself

and the archangel!

The sound of the trumpet at the time of Jesus’

“2nd Coming” will be accompanied

by the shout fromthe Lord Himself

and the archangel!

1 Thessalonians 4:16 NET For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a shout of command, with the voice of

the archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in

Christ will rise first.

1 Thessalonians 4:16 NET For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a shout of command, with the voice of

the archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in

Christ will rise first.

His voice will be like a shout of command. The trumpet will raise

the dead in Christ. Sound the alarm in Zion! The Lord is coming! Oh! To be faithful and busy for the

Master! Rather than misuse the Master’s talents and be lazy in our

service to the King of Kings. Make me a servant oh Lord, a

servant of all.

His voice will be like a shout of command. The trumpet will raise

the dead in Christ. Sound the alarm in Zion! The Lord is coming! Oh! To be faithful and busy for the

Master! Rather than misuse the Master’s talents and be lazy in our

service to the King of Kings. Make me a servant oh Lord, a

servant of all.

GOD’S WATCHMENEzekiel 33:6 NET But suppose the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn the people. Then the sword

comes and takes one of their lives. He is swept away for his iniquity,

but I will hold the watchman accountable for that person's

death.'

GOD’S WATCHMENEzekiel 33:6 NET But suppose the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn the people. Then the sword

comes and takes one of their lives. He is swept away for his iniquity,

but I will hold the watchman accountable for that person's

death.'

This noun results from the verb meaning “to watch in

eagerness.” Watchman was an official military position. They

were stationed on the towers of a city and were responsible for spotting approaching armies

and sounding the alarm to warn the city.

This noun results from the verb meaning “to watch in

eagerness.” Watchman was an official military position. They

were stationed on the towers of a city and were responsible for spotting approaching armies

and sounding the alarm to warn the city.

The image behind the watchman is much like that of the

shepherd, though watchman as a symbolic title was limited to

the office of a prophet.Compare also the responsibility

of the elders of the church in the New Testament to “watch.”

The image behind the watchman is much like that of the

shepherd, though watchman as a symbolic title was limited to

the office of a prophet.Compare also the responsibility

of the elders of the church in the New Testament to “watch.”

Acts 20:31 NET Therefore be alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning

each one of you with tears.Hebrews 13:17 NET Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their

work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would

be no advantage for you.

Acts 20:31 NET Therefore be alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning

each one of you with tears.Hebrews 13:17 NET Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their

work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would

be no advantage for you.

1 Peter 5:1 NET So as your fellow elder and a witness of Christ's

sufferings and as one who shares in the glory that will be revealed, I urge the elders among you: 2 Give a shepherd's care to God's flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but willingly

under God's direction, not for shameful profit but eagerly.

1 Peter 5:1 NET So as your fellow elder and a witness of Christ's

sufferings and as one who shares in the glory that will be revealed, I urge the elders among you: 2 Give a shepherd's care to God's flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but willingly

under God's direction, not for shameful profit but eagerly.

3 And do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.

4 Then when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the

crown of glory that never fades away.

3 And do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.

4 Then when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the

crown of glory that never fades away.

If he warns the people faithfully, but they do not hear, then they will be responsible for their own

destruction. If he fails to warn the people,

and they perish, God will require their blood at the watchman’s

hand.

If he warns the people faithfully, but they do not hear, then they will be responsible for their own

destruction. If he fails to warn the people,

and they perish, God will require their blood at the watchman’s

hand.

God held Ezekiel responsible for the house of Israel. The question arises for every

believer: For whom will God hold us responsible?

To whom shall we witness? Whom shall we warn?

Our relatives, co-workers, neighbors, friends?

God held Ezekiel responsible for the house of Israel. The question arises for every

believer: For whom will God hold us responsible?

To whom shall we witness? Whom shall we warn?

Our relatives, co-workers, neighbors, friends?

It is a solemn responsibility, and we do harm to our own soul if we do

not fulfill it faithfully. The prophet’s ministry is likened unto that of a watchman, or sentry, observing the danger of a coming

enemy and then warning his people. In like manner, he is a watchman to them in spiritual

matters.

It is a solemn responsibility, and we do harm to our own soul if we do

not fulfill it faithfully. The prophet’s ministry is likened unto that of a watchman, or sentry, observing the danger of a coming

enemy and then warning his people. In like manner, he is a watchman to them in spiritual

matters.

If, as a prophet of God, he should fail to warn his people, he

should be held accountable of spiritual manslaughter.

Who will tell the lost about Jesus and His plan of Salvation?

If, as a prophet of God, he should fail to warn his people, he

should be held accountable of spiritual manslaughter.

Who will tell the lost about Jesus and His plan of Salvation?

Now the people are going to be judged for their sin, but the

watchman will be held responsible if he does not warn them. God had ordained Ezekiel to be a watchman, but now the people are to ordain their own watchmen in each Church.

Now the people are going to be judged for their sin, but the

watchman will be held responsible if he does not warn them. God had ordained Ezekiel to be a watchman, but now the people are to ordain their own watchmen in each Church.

The three key words are: The sword

The trumpet The blood

When you see the sword coming, blow the trumpet and

warn the people; otherwise, their blood will be on your

hands.

The three key words are: The sword

The trumpet The blood

When you see the sword coming, blow the trumpet and

warn the people; otherwise, their blood will be on your

hands.

Acts 20:26 NET Therefore I declare to you today that I am

innocent of the blood of you all. 27 For I did not hold back from announcing to you the whole

purpose of God.

Acts 20:26 NET Therefore I declare to you today that I am

innocent of the blood of you all. 27 For I did not hold back from announcing to you the whole

purpose of God.

A watchman’s failure was punishable by death.

In the case of Ezekiel, punishment would come directly from God if he failed to report to the people the messages God

gave him.

A watchman’s failure was punishable by death.

In the case of Ezekiel, punishment would come directly from God if he failed to report to the people the messages God

gave him.

Trumpets of GodTrumpets of GodSound the

trumpet in Zion!Where have we been?

What have we been doing? Will someone else’s blood be on

our hands?

Sound the trumpet in Zion!

Where have we been? What have we been doing? Will

someone else’s blood be on our hands?