I Made You For Them (Ezekiel 33:7-11)

Why doesn't God speak directly from the clouds? Throughout history, God uses ordinary people to deliver His extraordinary message of warning, grace, and eternal comfort.  In this sermon on Ezekiel 33:7–11, we explore what it means to be a "watchman" called by God. From parenting to everyday vocations, God doesn't just make us for ourselves—He makes us for others. Discover how God calls each of us to be His voice, sharing the life-changing good news of Jesus Christ with a world in need.  

📖 Scripture References
First Lesson: Ezekiel 33:7–11 (The Watchman for Israel)  Key Verse: "As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live." (Ezekiel 33:11)  

⏱️ Key Timestamps
[00:02] – Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 33:7–11
[01:38] – Learning You Aren't Made Just for Yourself
[03:51] – The Concept of Vocation: Serving Others
[05:02] – What is a Biblical Watchman?
[06:38] – Why God Speaks Through People Instead of Thunder
[08:50] – The Comfort of Hearing God's Word Spoken to You
[10:32] – Why God Calls Us to Warn and Comfort
[13:50] – Jesus Christ: God Made Him for Us
[15:14] – Continuing God's Communication Chain Today  

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