Literal watchmen were often stationed on the city walls and towers to warn of approaching danger. Jehovah appointed Ezekiel as a figurative “watchman to the house of Israel.”

• 33:7

  Ezekiel warned Israel that execution would come upon them if they did not turn away from their bad ways

  What message from Jehovah do we proclaim today?

• 33:9, 14-16

  By sounding the warning, Ezekiel could save his life and the lives of others

  What should motivate us to proclaim the urgent message that Jehovah has entrusted to us?