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"Your fame went out among the nations"

Text: Ezekiel 16:14

THE FAME OF ANCIENT ISRAEL

With all the blessings from God, Israel began to achieve fame. It was a small nation and yet it was a glorious country. The hand of the Lord was upon Israel.

“‘Thus you were adorned with gold and silver,
and your clothing was of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth.
You ate pastry of fine flour, honey, and oil.
You were exceedingly beautiful, and succeeded to royalty.
Your fame went out among the nations because of your beauty,
for it was perfect through My splendour which I had bestowed on you,’
says the Lord God.”
Ezekiel 16:13-14

1. The Wealth of Israel.

a) Great wealth was given to Israel.

i) Gold

ii) Silver

iii) These were symbols of wealth.

b) Clothing

i) Fine linen

ii) Silk

iii) Embroidered cloth

iv) Only the very wealthy could afford such luxuries.

c) Food

i) Fine flour

ii) Oil and honey

iii) Only the wealthy could afford such food.

2. The social status of Israel.

a) Israel was exceedingly beautiful.

b) Israel was like royalty.

c) All these blessings came from the Lord.

3. The fame of Israel.

a) Israel gained fame.

b) Many countries were amazed at the beauty of Israel.

i) It was successful.

ii) It was wealthy.

iii) It was outstanding.

4. Through the splendour God bestowed.

a) Israel’s fame and glory came from the Lord.

b) All its beauty and splendour came from God.

c) God reminded Israel that all the nation had enjoyed
was His blessing bestowed upon His people.