Ezekiel 11

Message: (1) The wicked counselors or leaders of Israel get their sentence; (2) The Jews in exile get hope.

Time: The Spirit takes Ezekiel to the east gate of the temple.

What the Lord is Saying: 
(1) The leaders are wicked and not allowing the people to build houses stating they are melt in a melting pot, but the Lord through Ezekiel lets these individuals know that they brought on the injustice for these people. And while he is speaking, one of the leaders suddenly die and the others wonder if they are next, though we don't know why the leader died as it could have been natural.
(2) A message goes out to the Jews that are scattered and they are reminded that the Lord will be their sanctuary and there is hope in their future. This will return to the land and remove the images they have worshiped instead of God in their life. God will give them a new heart. But, those that long for these vile images will receive bad outcomes. Their sins will be repaid for.

Problem/Promise: Leaders are held to a higher standard. The Lord will restore His people.