Today's Reading | May 5, 2026
Ezekiel 10:1–22
Introduction Ezekiel 10:1–22: In today’s reading, Ezekiel sees the divine glory—the localized presence of God—leaving the Temple because the people had made the land and the Temple impure by their idolatry and rebellion. The chapter provides a vivid description of the four-winged creatures. (Note: you may wish to read chapter 9, which describes Jerusalem’s punishment.) Today’s Key Verse: Ezekiel 10:18a…
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