(Jas 1:14, 15) In the course that Satan took, there seems to be, in some respects, a parallel with that of the king of Tyre as described in Ezekiel 28:11-19. —See PERFECTION (The first sinner and the king of Tyre).
(2 Peter 3:9) Even very wicked people can repent, become obedient, and make the changes necessary to gain God’s favor.—Isaiah 1:18-20; 55:6, 7; Ezekiel 33:14-16; Romans 2:4-8.
(2 Kings 16:5-9) Later, when menaced by the military forces of Babylon, she appealed to Egypt for support and Pharaoh responded, sending an army to help. —Jeremiah 37:5-8; Ezekiel 17:11-15.
(De 28:36, 37, 49-53; Jer 25:8-11) By his prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel, God foretold the rise and fall of the world powers from Babylon forward and the order of their appearance.
“I shall certainly magnify myself and sanctify myself and make myself known before the eyes of many nations; and they will have to know that I am Jehovah.” —Ezekiel 38:18-23.
Empty churches and shrinking membership rolls show that millions no longer consider religion vital to happiness. —Compare Genesis 2:7, 17; Ezekiel 18:4, 20.
And as for them, whether they will hear or will refrain —for they are a rebellious house— they will certainly know also that a prophet himself happened to be in the midst of them.” —Ezekiel 2:4, 5.