Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through righteousness leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 5:20–21 ESV)

Paul gives a beautiful picture. It is also a beautiful picture of Israel’s history. Where the sin increased, grace abounded even more. Ezekiel is prophesying to the exiled people about the coming destruction of Jerusalem. He is also preparing the people to have new hearts and new spirits so that they can repent and turn back to the Lord. God needs his people to see his abounding grace so they will turn from their rebellion and love him with all their heart. This is what the Lord sets out to do through Ezekiel in chapters 19-20. So let’s spend our time looking at the amazing grace of God and see what God promises to do for his rebellious people…

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