SOgodswatchman

God's Watchman

(Ezek.3:1-21).

I. WHY A WATCHMAN?

A. Some today do not want BROTHERHOOD WATCHDOGS.

B. However, there is always a need to warn others about sin, no matter who they are or where they are.

II. WHAT IS A WATCHMAN?

A. His Preparation -- Saturated, Full of God's Word (vv.1-3).

B. His Character -- Hard, Bold, Courageous (vv.8-9), and Personally Caring, Concerned, Compassionate (v.15).

C. His Message -- God's Word Only (vv.10-11).

D. His Work -- Warning from God (vv.16-17).

E. His Audience -- Wicked (vv.18-19), and Righteous (vv.20-21).

F. His Motivation -- Divine Command (vv.4-7; cf.2:1ff), and Personal Judgment (vv.18b,19b,20b,21b).

G. His Goal -- Save the Lost, Obey God (vv.18-21).

III. WHO MADE YOU A WATCHMAN?

A. The same one who made you an evangelist, or an elder.

B. 2Tim.4:1-5; Heb.13:17.

CONCLUSION:

The Lord's Church Today Needs God's Watchman. Will You Speak Out?

By Chris Reeves

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