1. “Ye Shall Know That I Am The Lord”
Ezekiel
“Ye Shall Know That I Am The Lord”

2. Ezekiel Lessons 14 – Ezekiel 27-28
A Lamentation for Tyre (Ezekiel 27)
The beauty of Tyre described. (27:3-7)
The quality of Tyre’s human resources (27:8-11)
The trading power of Tyre (27:12-25)
“You were filled and very glorious in the midst of the seas” (v. 25)

4. Ezekiel Lessons 14 – Ezekiel 27-28
A Lamentation for Tyre (Ezekiel 27)
The beauty of Tyre described. (27:3-7)
The quality of Tyre’s human resources (27:8-11)
The trading power of Tyre (27:12-25)
“You were filled and very glorious…” (v. 25)
The complete destruction of Tyre would cause shock and lamentation among all who consorted with her (27:26-36; compare Revelation 18:9-19)
It is folly to trust in material wealth or military power and not in God! (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17; Psalm 20:7)
Psalms 20:7  Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

5. Prophecy against the King of Tyre (Ezekiel 28)
Ezekiel Lessons 14 – Ezekiel 27-28
Prophecy against the King of Tyre (Ezekiel 28)
Tyre’s proud and self-deified king will be destroyed (28:1-10)
He had exalted himself as God (cf. Isaiah 14:13-14; Thessalonians 2:4)
Pride brings destruction! (Proverbs 16:18)
Lament over the king of Tyre (28:11-19)
The King of Babylon: Isaiah 14:13-14  For you have said in your heart: 'I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation On the farthest sides of the north;  14  I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High.’
The “man of sin” or “son of perdition” in 2 Thessalonians 2:4  who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.

6. Prophecy against Sidon; Blessing for Israel (Ezekiel 28)
Ezekiel Lessons 14 – Ezekiel 27-28
Prophecy against Sidon; Blessing for Israel (Ezekiel 28)
Prophecy against Sidon (28:20-24)
Sidon was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar ( BC)
The ultimate fate of Tyre and Sidon is more tolerable than the fate of those who reject Jesus (Matt. 11:21-22)
In contrast to Tyre and Sidon, the Lord would enable Israel to resettle their land in safety and security (28:25-26)
Matthew 11:21-22  "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.  22  But I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you.