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    TEACHING BOX 8A

    Messianic Prophecy​—The Majestic Cedar Tree

    EZEKIEL 17:3-24

    • An eagle carrying to Babylon a shoot of a cedar tree in its talons.

      1. Nebuchadnezzar takes Jehoiachin to Babylon

    • Collage: 1. An eagle scattering seeds in a field. 2. A low-growing vine.

      2. Nebuchadnezzar places Zedekiah on the throne in Jerusalem

    • An eagle flying over a pyramid and sphinx.

      3. Zedekiah rebels against Jehovah and turns to Egypt for military help

    • A tender shoot of a cedar tree planted on top of a mountain.

      4. Jehovah plants his Son on heavenly Mount Zion

    • Birds flying around a large cedar tree.

      5. In the shade of Jesus’ Kingdom rule, obedient humans will dwell in security

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