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Ezekiel 36:25
"Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you."
"“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” The Lord says, “Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God.” “Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean; from all your filthiness and from all your idols will I cleanse you.” 1 John 1:9 ; Jeremiah 3:13 ; Ezekiel 36:25 . COL 158.1"
Ellen White directly references Ezekiel 36:25 in this passage.
"But what do we give up, when we give all? A sin-polluted heart, for Jesus to purify, to cleanse by His own blood, and to save by His matchless love. And yet men think it hard to give up all! I am ashamed to hear it spoken of, ashamed to write it. SC 46.1"
Both passages discuss cleansing from sin and impurity. Ezekiel 36:25 speaks of God cleansing from filthiness and idols, while the EGW passage speaks of Jesus purifying a sin-polluted heart. The shared theme of purification makes this a valid connection.
"From the meeting I returned to the home of Brother Preston with feelings of great sadness. That night I dreamed that a secret closet filled with rubbish was opened to me, and I was told that it was my work to clear it out. By the light of a lamp I removed the rubbish, and told those with me that the room could be filled with more valuable things. LS 129.4"
The dream of clearing out rubbish and Ezekiel 36:25 share the theme of cleansing and purification. The EGW passage describes removing 'rubbish,' while Ezekiel speaks of being cleansed from 'filthiness' and 'idols.' Both suggest a process of spiritual renewal and removing undesirable elements.
I was shown that the testimony to the Laodiceans applies to God's people at the present time, and the reason it has not accomplished a greater work is because of the hardness of their hearts. But God has given the message time to do its work. The heart must be purified from sins which have so long shut out Jesus. This fearful message will do its work. When it was first presented, it led to close examination of heart. Sins were confessed, and the people of God were stirred everywhere. Nearly all believed that this message would end in the loud cry of the third angel. But as they failed to see the powerful work accomplished in a short time, many lost the effect of the message. I saw that this message would not accomplish its work in a few short months. It is designed to arouse the people of God, to discover to them their backslidings, and to lead to zealous repentance, that they may be favored with the presence of Jesus, and be fitted for the loud cry of the third angel. As this message …
Both passages discuss purification and cleansing from sin. Ezekiel 36:25 speaks of God cleansing His people, while the EGW passage speaks of purifying the heart from sins. The connection is thematic, focusing on spiritual cleansing.
"We may have flattered ourselves, as did Nicodemus, that our life has been upright, that our moral character is correct, and think that we need not humble the heart before God, like the common sinner: but when the light from Christ shines into our souls, we shall see how impure we are; we shall discern the selfishness of motive, the enmity against God, that has defiled every act of life. Then we shall know that our own righteousness is indeed as filthy rags, and that the blood of Christ alone can cleanse us from the defilement of sin, and renew our hearts in His own likeness. SC 28.3"
Both passages discuss cleansing from impurity. Ezekiel 36:25 speaks of God cleansing from filthiness, while the EGW passage speaks of Christ's blood cleansing from sin. The connection is thematic and relevant.
Ezekiel 36:26
"A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh."
"There was no excuse for the blindness of Israel in regard to the work of regeneration. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Isaiah had written, “We are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags.” David had prayed, “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” And through Ezekiel the promise had been given, “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put My Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in My statutes.” Isaiah 64:6 ; Psalm 51:10 ; Ezekiel 36:26, 27 . DA 174.1"
EGW directly quotes Ezekiel 36:26.
"It is peace that you need—Heaven's forgiveness and peace and love in the soul. Money cannot buy it, intellect cannot procure it, wisdom cannot attain to it; you can never hope, by your own efforts, to secure it. But God offers it to you as a gift, “without money and without price.” Isaiah 55:1 . It is yours if you will but reach out your hand and grasp it. The Lord says, “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Isaiah 1:18 . “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you.” Ezekiel 36:26 . SC 49.2"
Ellen White directly references Ezekiel 36:26 in this passage.
When the message of truth is presented in our day, there are many who, like the Jews, cry, Show us a sign. Work us a miracle. Christ wrought no miracle at the demand of the Pharisees. He wrought no miracle in the wilderness in answer to Satan's insinuations. He does not impart to us power to vindicate ourselves or to satisfy the demands of unbelief and pride. But the gospel is not without a sign of its divine origin. Is it not a miracle that we can break from the bondage of Satan? Enmity against Satan is not natural to the human heart; it is implanted by the grace of God. When one who has been controlled by a stubborn, wayward will is set free, and yields himself wholeheartedly to the drawing of God's heavenly agencies, a miracle is wrought; so also when a man who has been under strong delusion comes to understand moral truth. Every time a soul is converted, and learns to love God and keep His commandments, the promise of God is fulfilled, “A new heart also will I give you, and a new s…
Ellen White directly references Ezekiel 36:26 in this passage.
"The words, “A new heart also will I give you” ( Ezekiel 36:26 ), mean, A new mind will I give you. This change of heart is always attended by a clear conception of Christian duty, an understanding of truth. The clearness of our view of truth will be proportionate to our understanding of the word of God. He who gives the Scriptures close, prayerful attention will gain clear comprehension and sound judgment, as if in turning to God he had reached a higher plane of intelligence. CT 452.3"
Ellen White directly references Ezekiel 36:26 in this passage.
Inquire, teachers, you who are doing your work not only for time but eternity, Does the love of Christ constrain my heart and my soul, in dealing with the precious souls for whom Jesus has given his own life? Under his constraining discipline, do old traits of character, not in conformity to the will of God, pass away and the opposite take their place? “A new heart also will I give you.” [ Ezekiel 36:26 .] Have all things become new through your conversion to the Lord Jesus Christ? In words and by pains-taking effort are you sowing such seed in these young hearts that you can ask the Lord to water it, that it shall, with his imputed righteousness, ripen into a rich harvest? Ask yourselves, Am I by my own unsanctified words and impatience and want of that wisdom that is from above, confirming these youth in their own perverse spirit, because they see that their teacher has a spirit unlike Christ? If they should die in their sins, shall I not be accountable for their souls? The soul who …
Ellen White directly references Ezekiel 36:26 in this passage.
"Christ is our example, our inspiration, our exceeding great reward. “Ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.” 1 Corinthians 3:9 . God is the Master Builder, but man has a part to act. He is to co-operate with God. “We are laborers together with God.” Verse 9 . Never forget the words: “ together with God .” “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.” Philippians 2:12, 13 . The miracle-working power of Christ's grace is revealed in the creation in man of a new heart, a higher life, a holier enthusiasm. God says: “A new heart also will I give you.” Ezekiel 36:26 . Is not this, the renewal of man, the greatest miracle that can be performed? What cannot the human agent do who by faith takes hold of the divine power? 9T 152.1"
Ellen White directly references Ezekiel 36:26 in this passage.
"Then let no man attempt to number Israel today, but let everyone have a heart of flesh, a heart of tender sympathy, a heart that, like the heart of Christ, reaches out for the salvation of a lost world. PK 189.2"
Both passages speak of a 'heart of flesh' in contrast to a hardened heart. Ezekiel speaks of God giving a new heart, while EGW uses the phrase to describe a heart of compassion and sympathy. The connection is thematic, focusing on the transformation of the heart.
"with God. He had gained not merely deliverance from his outraged brother, but deliverance from himself. The power of evil in his own nature was broken; his character was transformed. Ed 147.3"
The transformation of Jacob's character and the breaking of the power of evil within him aligns with the promise of a new heart and spirit in Ezekiel 36:26. The connection is thematic and not a direct quote.
"The mind that is earthly finds no pleasure in contemplating the word of God; but for the mind renewed by the Holy Spirit, divine beauty and celestial light shine from the sacred page. That which to the earthly mind was a desolate wilderness, to the spiritual mind becomes a land of living streams. 8T 319.5"
Both passages describe a transformation of the heart/mind through the Holy Spirit, leading to a new appreciation for spiritual things. EGW contrasts the earthly mind with the renewed mind, while Ezekiel speaks of replacing a 'stony heart' with a 'heart of flesh.'
"day by day, be brought in contact with the outflowing of His own unselfish love. If he would open his heart to Christ, divine grace would banish the demon of selfishness, and even Judas might become a subject of the kingdom of God. DA 294.3"
Both passages discuss a transformation of the heart, removing negative traits and instilling new, positive ones through divine intervention. EGW's passage speaks of banishing selfishness through Christ's grace, while Ezekiel speaks of removing a stony heart and replacing it with a heart of flesh. The core concept of inner transformation is shared.
"unimpressible as a stone. 3T 231.1"
The phrase 'unimpressible as a stone' directly relates to the concept of a 'stony heart' in Ezekiel, representing a lack of spiritual receptivity.
"they first discovered that they were in error. Then the thorns could have been more easily rooted out. Yet I saw that there were men of moral worth in ——, some who will yet be tested upon present truth. If the church will arise and be converted, the Lord will return unto them and give them His Spirit. Then their influence will tell for the truth. 1T 249.3"
Both passages discuss a change of heart and receiving a new spirit. EGW speaks of the church being converted and receiving the Spirit, while Ezekiel speaks of God giving a new heart and spirit. The connection is thematic, focusing on spiritual renewal.
Ezekiel 36:28
"And ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God."
"“Behold, I will gather them out of all countries, whither I have driven them in Mine anger, and in My fury, and in great wrath; and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely: and they shall be My people, and I will be their God: and I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear Me forever, for the good of them, and of their children after them: and I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put My fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from Me. Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with My whole heart and with My whole soul. PK 472.1"
While EGW quotes Jeremiah 32:37-41, the phrase "they shall be my people, and I will be their God" is also found in Ezekiel 36:28. The connection is valid, but less direct than the Jeremiah reference.
Ezekiel 36:31
"Then shall ye remember your own evil ways, and your doings that were not good, and shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations."
At every advance step in Christian experience our repentance will deepen. It is to those whom the Lord has forgiven, to those whom He acknowledges as His people, that He says, “Then shall ye remember your own evil ways, and your doings that were not good, and shall loathe yourselves in your own sight.” Ezekiel 36:31 . Again He says, “I will establish My covenant with thee, and thou shalt know that I am the Lord; that thou mayest remember, and be confounded, and never open thy mouth any more because of thy shame, when I am pacified toward thee for all that thou hast done, saith the Lord God.” Ezekiel 16:62, 63 . Then our lips will not be opened in self-glorification. We shall know that our sufficiency is in Christ alone. We shall make the apostle's confession our own. “I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) dwelleth no good thing.” Romans 7:18 . “God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” G…
EGW directly quotes Ezekiel 36:31 to support her argument that repentance deepens with Christian experience, leading to self-loathing for past sins.