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In this episode, John Spencer discusses God's judgment on Edom and the importance of choosing forgiveness over bitterness as revealed in Ezekiel 35.

Wednesday, July 1st: In Episode 797 of The Daily Grind, we continue The Gospel According to Ezekiel with Part 32, "Two Mountains, Two Kingdoms," from Ezekiel 35. God pronounces judgment on Mount Seir, the homeland of Edom, because of its long-standing hostility toward Israel. Rather than grieving Jerusalem's destruction, Edom celebrated it and sought to profit from its brother nation's suffering. Ezekiel reveals how bitterness, when passed from generation to generation, hardens into opposition against God's purposes. Mount Seir becomes a symbol of pride, resentment, and self-exaltation, while the coming promises to the mountains of Israel represent God's covenant faithfulness and restoration. Christians ultimately see the answer to humanity's ancient hostilities in Jesus Christ, who tears down walls of division and reconciles enemies through the cross. Ezekiel 35 challenges us to choose forgiveness over bitterness and to trust God's faithfulness rather than nurturing old wounds. Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

People in this episode

Host: John Spencer

Topics covered

• judgment
• forgiveness
• bitterness
• God's faithfulness
• reconciliation
• Ezekiel

Keywords

• Ezekiel
• judgment
• forgiveness
• bitterness
• reconciliation
• Mount Seir
• Israel
• Jesus Christ

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ezekiel 35

Places: Edom, Jerusalem, Mount Seir

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