Reading for January 18th

Read Ezekiel 16.59-63. The everlasting covenant with Jerusalem alludes to God's eternal protection for Jerusalem and the house of David (2 Sam 7; Isa 55.3) which maybe compared to Jeremiah's new covenant (Jer 31.31-34). God remembers the covenant only Judah is charged withnbreaking (literally, "trangressing") it. Jerusalem not God, is charged with violating the "eternal covenant," according to which Jerusalem is destroyed. Samaria and Sodom were sisters, but they will become Jerusalem's daughters, indicating Jerusalem's premier status. I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall know that I am the Lord restates the covenant formula (compare Hos 2.20). Comments or Questions..