765 The End Has Come Ezekiel 6–7 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 5)

About this episode

In this episode, John Spencer discusses the themes of judgment and idolatry in Ezekiel 6–7, emphasizing God's call for His people to recognize their misplaced trust.

Friday, May 8th: In Episode 765 of The Daily Grind, we continue The Gospel According to Ezekiel with Part 5, “The End Has Come,” from Ezekiel 6–7. God speaks against the mountains and high places of Israel where idol worship had spread throughout the land. The altars, shrines, and false gods the people trusted are about to be destroyed, revealing the emptiness of everything they placed above God. Throughout these chapters, one phrase repeats again and again: “Then they will know that I am the Lord.” God is stripping away false securities so His people can finally see reality clearly. Sword, famine, plague, and exile are coming, and the people who once felt secure will be scattered among the nations. Wealth, power, and religious identity will not be able to save them when the end arrives. Yet even in the middle of judgment, God speaks with grief over His people’s unfaithful hearts. Ezekiel reminds us that idols are not just ancient statues; anything we trust more than God can shape and control us. This chapter warns us that ignored truth eventually catches up to us, but it also leaves a small thread of hope: God still preserves a remnant. Even in judgment, His mercy has not…

People in this episode

Host: John Spencer

Topics covered

• judgment
• idolatry
• faithfulness
• hope
• Ezekiel
• spirituality

Keywords

• Ezekiel
• idols
• judgment
• faith
• God
• spirituality
• hope

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Gospel According to Ezekiel, Ezekiel 6–7

Places: Israel

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