I will make with them a covenant of peace and rid the land of wild animals, so that they may dwell securely in the wilderness and sleep in the forest. I will make with them a covenant of peaceGod promises restored fellowship, protection, and blessing for Israel after judgment and regathering. The covenant of peace stands with the promises of restoration in Leviticus 26:6 and finds further development in Ezekiel 37:26, where it is called an everlasting covenant under David’s greater Son. Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, secures peace with God through His sacrifice and will bring its full earthly realization when He reigns. Ezk 37:26 And I will make a covenant of peace with them;… and rid the land of wild animals, The Lord will remove a genuine source of danger from the restored land. Under the curse, creation itself has become hostile to human flourishing; under Messiah’s righteous rule, even the animal kingdom will reflect God’s order, as Isaiah foretells in Isaiah 11:6–9. Lev 26:6 And I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down… so that they may dwell securely in the wilderness Places formerly associated with exposure, danger, and scarcity will become safe for God’s people. Israel’s security will not rest in military strength, alliances, or fortified cities, but in the faithful presence and rule of the Lord. Jer 23:6 In His days Judah will be saved; Israel will dwell securely.… and sleep in the forest. Peace will be so complete that people may rest without fear in places once threatened by predators and violence. The promised security anticipates the final removal of fear, harm, and death when God fully dwells with His redeemed people. Psa 4:8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel conveyed God's messages to the Israelites, often using vivid imagery and symbolic actions. 2. Israelites The primary audience of Ezekiel's prophecy, they were in exile due to their disobedience to God, longing for restoration and peace. 3. Covenant of Peace A divine promise from God to His people, symbolizing restoration, safety, and divine protection. 4. Wilderness and Forests Represent places of potential danger and desolation, which God promises to transform into places of safety and rest. 5. Wild Animals Symbolic of threats and chaos, which God promises to remove, ensuring peace and security for His people. Teaching Points Understanding God's PromisesRecognize that God's covenant of peace is not just historical but also applicable to our lives today, offering spiritual security and rest. Divine Protection Trust in God's ability to remove threats and chaos from our lives, providing a safe haven in His presence. Living in Peace As recipients of God's peace, we are called to be peacemakers in our communities, reflecting God's character. Hope in Restoration Even in times of desolation or exile, hold onto the hope of God's promised restoration and peace. Spiritual Wilderness Identify areas in our lives that feel like a wilderness and invite God's peace and transformation into those spaces. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the promise of a "covenant of peace" in Ezekiel 34:25 encourage you in your current life circumstances?2. In what ways can you actively participate in God's work of bringing peace to your community? 3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's protection in a "wilderness" situation. How did it strengthen your faith? 4. How does the imagery of wild animals being removed relate to the spiritual battles you face today? 5. Compare the covenant of peace in Ezekiel 34:25 with the new covenant described in Jeremiah 31:31-34. How do these covenants impact your understanding of God's relationship with His people? Connections to Other Scriptures Isaiah 11:6-9This passage also speaks of a future time of peace where natural enemies will coexist harmoniously, reflecting the peace promised in Ezekiel 34:25. Jeremiah 31:31-34 Discusses a new covenant that God will make with His people, emphasizing internal transformation and a personal relationship with God. Psalm 23 Illustrates God's provision and protection, akin to the peace and safety promised in Ezekiel 34:25. John 10:11-16 Jesus as the Good Shepherd, who lays down His life for the sheep, fulfilling the promise of protection and peace. Revelation 21:1-4 Describes the ultimate fulfillment of God's covenant of peace in the new heaven and new earth, where there is no more pain or danger.
People David, EzekielPlaces JerusalemTopics Agreement, Animals, Banish, Beasts, Cause, Caused, Cease, Confidently, Covenant, Desert, Dwell, Dwelt, Eliminate, Evil, Forests, Harmful, Peace, Rid, Safely, Safety, Securely, Sleep, Sleeping, Slept, Waste, Wild, Wilderness, WoodsDictionary of Bible Themes Ezekiel 34:25 1347 covenant, with Noah Library The Church of ChristThis, then, is the meaning of the text; that God would make Jerusalem and the places round about his hill a blessing. I shall not, however, use it so this morning, but I shall use it in a more confined sense--or, perhaps, in a more enlarged sense--as it applies to the church of Jesus Christ, and to this particular church with which you and I stand connected. "I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers … Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 1: 1855 That None Should Enter on a Place of Government who Practise not in Life what they have Learnt by Study. Discourse on the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd' and his one Flock' - Last Discourse at the Feast of Tabernacles. The Everlasting Covenant of the Spirit How to Make Use of Christ as the Life when the Soul is Dead as to Duty. The Shepherd of Our Souls. Covenanting Predicted in Prophecy. The Extent of Messiah's Spiritual Kingdom The Eighth Commandment That the Ruler Should Be, through Humility, a Companion of Good Livers, But, through the Zeal of Righteousness, Rigid against the vices of Evildoers. Covenanting Provided for in the Everlasting Covenant. Jesus Makes his First Disciples. Second Great Group of Parables. Ezekiel Links Ezekiel 34:25 NIVEzekiel 34:25 NLT Ezekiel 34:25 ESV Ezekiel 34:25 NASB Ezekiel 34:25 KJV Ezekiel 34:25 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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