Reading for January 11th

Read Ezekiel 15.1-8. In 15.1-8: The allegory of the useless vine. Ezekiel uses rehetorical questions to compare the inhabitants of Jerusalem to the wood of a vine, which is entirely useless except for burning (see Judg 9.7-21). In verse 2: The wood of the vine does not surpass any other wood. In verse 3: It cannot be used to make anything, since vince branches are twisted and weak. In verses 4-5: Even when burned, the charred ends are useless. In verses 6-8: Like useless vine branches, Jerusalem will be burned. Comments or Questions..