Watchman, What of the Night?
September 8, 2024
In the ancient Near East, the first line of defense was to build a wall around a city. But they also needed to know if an enemy was approaching, so they put watchmen on the wall. The Scriptures take that image and make application for our role in the world as Christians.
References:
Ezekiel 3:17-21
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