Ezekiel 11 - 12

Ezekiel is shown the men responsible for the idolatry and wickedness in the city and told to speak out against them.  God's message is one of warning, punishment and the need for repentance.  While delivering this message, one of the men responsible died.  Ezekiel is overcome with grief and wonders if God will destroy the remnant He has protected.  But God promises that there is sanctuary to be found in his presence and in obedience to Him.  Ezekiel is then instructed to act out the captivity process; this would be another object lesson to the nation of what would happen to the leaders of the nation.  God's judgment was coming and would not be delayed further.