I have found as a modern reader that it is easy to get focused on the idolatry in the prophets’ messages and then mentally zone out because, let’s face it, the notion of worshipping strange little statues is such a foreign concept in a world that has predominantly monotheistic for centuries. A chapter-a-day podcast from Ezekiel 22. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

In today’s chapter, Ezekiel is given a prophetic vision contrasting the scepter of the royal house of David to the sword of God’s judgment in the hands of the King of Babylon. A chapter-a-day podcast from Ezekiel 21. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Throughout my life journey, I have experienced seasons in which I found out that I was the object of slander which is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as “a false and malicious statement or report about someone.” A chapter-a-day podcast from Ezekiel 20. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Today’s chapter is handicapped for the modern reader because it lacks the musical context that gave it metaphorical power back in Ezekiel’s day. A chapter-a-day podcast from Ezekiel 19. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Stupid teenager decisions are a great example of what we call sin. We know it’s wrong, but we do it anyway. We do it for any number of reasons. A chapter-a-day podcast from Ezekiel 18. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

As a disciple of Jesus, I once again find in Ezekiel’s prophetic message some comfort in our own crazy political climate. A chapter-a-day podcast from Ezekiel 17. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

The prophets like Ezekiel get very graphic in their messages because the extreme nature of the sins that they were addressing, including ritualized sexual immorality and ritual child sacrifice. A chapter-a-day podcast from Ezekiel 16. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

If a vine is fruitless it is useless except to be used as fuel on a fire. A chapter-a-day podcast from Ezekiel 15. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

There was a credit card company who used to use the tag line: “Membership has its privileges.” And, there are certain places in life when this is true. But it can also lead to false expectations. A chapter-a-day podcast from Ezekiel 14. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Dutch heritage is so woven into our town that any commercial businesses must include classic Dutch architectural design flourishes on their buildings. Even Walmart and McDonalds comply. A chapter-a-day podcast from Ezekiel 13. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.