Apocalyptic Lit.I'm in an Apocalytipc Literature class right now and it is really opening my eyes to a lot of things and I think it has become my favorite genre. Anyway! For class I had to read an excerpt from a book on Ezekiel by Block entitled The Enduring Theology of Ezekiel and these are some of my favorite quotes: "We have no right to sing 'Every promise in the book is mine' while claiming "every privilege and ethical choice is mine." "The Christian has no right to claim the promises of God if that claim is not matched by exclusive devotion to him and faithful obedience to his will." "The enjoyment of divine favor does not depend on direct physical access to God's house or his land. It depends, rather, on the worship of God in spirit and truth (cf. John 4:23-24), and on grateful adherence to his moral and ethical demands." -this in relation to the impending exile/post-exhilic period of Israel "The people of God are characterized by a disciplined life of holiness and loyal worship, not to earn the favor of God (legalism) but to express gratitude and praise for favor already received." "God stakes his reputation among the broader public on the health and well-being of His people." Ezekiel is such a fascinating book and really shouldn't be ignored by serious Christians today. If nothing else, much of it will serve as an example and scare the wayward God-follower back into the will of "the omnipotent Sustainer" (esp. ch. 16- a little scary). But, as Dr. Meadors says: one of the main purposes of Apocalytic lit. is to bring hope to the faithful ones who have remained in His will. May we all remain faithful. Amen. | 
