S3E199 – Ezekiel 31-36: Then You Will Know

The recurring phrase 'Then you will know that I am the Lord' in Ezekiel 31–36 is not a boast, but a divine declaration of identity and purpose. Steve Webb unpacks this refrain as God’s intentional, repeated effort to make His character known—especially His justice, love, and redemptive power—through judgment and restoration. He argues that God’s need for humanity to 'know' Him isn’t ego-driven, but rooted in a desire for authentic relationship. Because sin creates separation, and love requires free will, God had to provide a way for sin to be atoned—culminating in Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection. The message is clear: salvation isn’t earned by good deeds, but received through faith in Christ. Webb invites listeners to accept this gift through a simple prayer, emphasizing that eternity hinges on this decision. He closes with a personal call to action, offering a free Bible to new believers and celebrating the joy of spiritual rebirth. The episode transitions from prophetic judgment against Egypt and Edom to a powerful vision of restoration for Israel. Ezekiel’s imagery of God as a shepherd who seeks the lost, heals the broken, and establishes a new covenant with a Davidic king reveals a God who is both holy and deeply personal. The land, once desolate, will bloom again—not because of Israel’s merit, but because of God’s faithfulness to His name.