About this episode

The episode explores how God speaks to His people in exile through Ezekiel's vision.

Monday, May 4th: In this opening episode of The Gospel According to Ezekiel, we step into one of the most surprising beginnings in Scripture: God speaking to His people not in Jerusalem, but in exile. Ezekiel was a priest who expected to serve in the temple, yet instead found himself living in Babylon among displaced people wondering if God had abandoned them. It was there, beside the Kebar River, that the heavens opened and Ezekiel saw a vision of God’s glory. Through powerful imagery—storm clouds, living creatures, wheels, and a throne—God revealed that He is not confined to one place and has not lost control of history. The wheels beneath God’s throne remind us that His presence moves wherever His people are, even into the darkest seasons of loss. The rainbow surrounding the throne echoes God’s covenant mercy, showing that judgment is never His final word. Ezekiel’s response—falling face down—reminds us that encountering God produces awe and humility. This passage teaches us that exile is not the end of God’s work, but often the setting where He reveals Himself most clearly. Many people today feel spiritually or emotionally displaced, wondering where God is in uncertain…

People in this episode

Host: John Spencer

Topics covered

• God's presence in exile
• Ezekiel's vision
• spiritual displacement
• God's glory
• covenant mercy
• humility in worship

Keywords

• Ezekiel
• exile
• God's glory
• spiritual displacement
• covenant
• humility
• vision
• Babylon
• Jerusalem

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ezekiel

Places: Babylon, Jerusalem, Kebar River

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