Reading for March 11th

Read Ezekiel 36.1-15 The oracle concerning the restoration of the mountains of Israel is a diliberate contrast with that against Mount Seir. In verse 2: God begins by citing Edom's intentions to take control of Israel. In verses 3-12: The oracle presupposes the depopulation and desolation of the entire land, which must now must be replenished. The rest of the nations: Edom elsewhere is a symbol for the nations that threaten Israel (Isa 34; 63.1-6). They shall increase and be fruitfull: See Gen 1.22, 28; 9.7. In verses 13-15: The prophet accuses the mountains of devouring people. Comments or Questions..