Ezekiel’s Parable of the Shepherds exposes Israel’s corrupt leaders and promises the coming of a true Shepherd-King from David’s line. In Christ, this prophecy finds its ultimate fulfillment.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
Here, you’ll find an archive of posts that address the broad exploration of foundational Christian beliefs drawn from both the Old and New Testaments.
Ezekiel’s Parable of the Shepherds exposes Israel’s corrupt leaders and promises the coming of a true Shepherd-King from David’s line. In Christ, this prophecy finds its ultimate fulfillment.
Ezekiel’s Parable of the Boiling Pot marks the final declaration of judgment against Jerusalem. The fire of God’s wrath was now kindled, yet His promise of restoration remained beyond the exile.
Ezekiel’s parable of the two harlots exposes Israel and Judah’s repeated spiritual adultery, warning of divine judgment. Yet, even in their rebellion, God’s promise of restoration remained, pointing toward Israel’s future redemption.
Ezekiel’s parable of the lion cubs mourns the downfall of Judah’s kings, illustrating how power apart from God leads to ruin. Yet, even in exile, the promise of a future King remained—pointing to the coming of the Lion of Judah.
Ezekiel’s parable of the vine and the two eagles warns against trusting in human alliances rather than God’s sovereignty. While Judah’s rebellion led to destruction, God’s promise of a future Messianic King remains unshaken.
Ezekiel’s parable of the unfaithful wife exposes Israel’s spiritual betrayal yet reveals God’s astonishing grace. Though judgment comes, His promise of restoration stands, proving that His covenant faithfulness is greater than human sin.
Ezekiel’s parable of the useless vine confronts the false security of Jerusalem, warning that election without obedience is meaningless. A fruitless vine is fit only for destruction, just as a faithless nation cannot escape God’s judgment.
Ahab’s own words condemned him, exposing his failure to obey God’s command. Unlike David, who repented when rebuked, Ahab rejected correction—sealing his fate as a king marked by disobedience and divine judgment.
The wise woman of Tekoa masterfully used a parable to move David toward mercy. Yet, his hesitation in fully reconciling with Absalom reminds us that partial forgiveness can leave deep wounds unresolved.
Nathan’s parable was more than just a story—it was a masterful rebuke that forced David to see his own sin. By using a vivid illustration, Nathan led Israel’s greatest king to the place of repentance, demonstrating that no one is beyond God’s judgment—or His mercy.
A right view of God transforms everything—our worship, our obedience, and our understanding of redemption. As we study His attributes, we marvel not only at His greatness in creation but at His love revealed in Christ, the pinnacle of His divine plan.
In heaven, earthly marriage will no longer exist, but believers will experience a deeper, more perfect unity with Christ and one another. Relationships will not be lost but will be transformed into something even greater in the eternal joy of God’s presence.
The giving of the Law at Sinai and the giving of the Spirit at Pentecost illustrate one of the greatest biblical contrasts—how the Law exposes sin and brings judgment, but the Spirit gives life and redemption. This contrast reveals the unfolding of God’s redemptive plan, where righteousness is no longer found in the Law but in Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Biblical typology reveals divine patterns woven throughout Scripture, demonstrating how Old Testament figures, events, and institutions foreshadow greater New Testament realities. While apostolic teaching confirms many types, careful discernment is needed to avoid misapplication and maintain sound dispensational doctrine.
The kinsman avenger ensured justice in Israel but also foreshadowed Christ, who fulfills both justice and mercy. While governments now bear the responsibility of justice, believers are called to trust in God’s perfect judgment.