In Ezekiel 37-39, God's people are being restored. This is in accord with God's promises and the New Covenant (NIV Compact Bible Commentary, p. 393). Israel had backslidden (37:23) yet God promises to be with them (37:28) so that the nations would recognize Holy God at work. Again in 38:23 and 39:27, God promises to make himself known "in the sight of many nations." From the beginning of time, God's heart has been for the nations. He wants His name to be known throughout all of the world so that the multitudes can experience a relationship with a loving and holy God. After God sends Israel out, He brings them back for a purpose (38:27-28). That purpose of winning the nations is commonly tied into the concept of missio dei. "Missio Dei" comes from a latin word that simply means the "sending of God." Are you on mission for Christ to make his name known througout the world?
2 Peter 2 is an indictment against false teachers. Their punishment will be severe (v. 17). Their deeds will be brought to light on the day of judgment. The best thing we can do is stand firm in ungodly times as righteous men such as Noah (v. 5) and Lot (v. 7) did. Try listing some specific ways that you can identify which will help you stand firm in the ungodly days that we now live in?
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