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The Daily Grind
Hosted by John Spencer · EN
Howdy, y'all! Welcome to The Daily Grind with your host, John Spencer. Grab a mug of your favorite brew and get ready to become the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to water cooler chatter, conference room banter, and job site small talk. I'll give you the rundown on today's date, share some interesting historical facts, and toss out a few random musings to get your brain gears turning. Plus, I'll offer up some thoughts to ponder on your walk with Jesus, could be about the Bible, prayer, serving others, or something else.
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807 The Glory Returns Ezekiel 43 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 42)
2w ago00:19:11Tap to summarizeWednesday, July 22: The long-awaited moment has arrived. In Ezekiel 43, the glory of the Lord returns to the temple, reversing the heartbreaking departure described in Ezekiel 10 and 11. This chapter marks the climax of Ezekiel's message of hope. God's return points beyond the restored temple to Jesus Christ, in whom the glory of God dwells bodily. Through Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit, God's presence now lives within His people, anticipating the day when He will dwell with them forever in the New Creation. God's greatest promise has always been His presence.
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806 Holy Things Ezekiel 42 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 41)
2w ago00:20:28Tap to summarizeTuesday, July 21: In Part 41 of The Gospel According to Ezekiel, Ezekiel 42 shifts our attention from architecture to holiness. The priestly chambers surrounding the temple remind us that God is holy and that His people are called to reflect His character. These rooms point beyond the Levitical priesthood to Jesus Christ, our perfect Great High Priest, whose once-for-all sacrifice grants believers access to God. Through Christ, every believer becomes part of a royal priesthood, set apart to display His love, truth, and mercy in the world. Holiness is not about earning God's favor but becoming more like Jesus as we prepare for the day we will dwell with Him forever.
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805 Entering the King's House Ezekiel 41 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 40)
2w ago00:22:59Tap to summarizeMonday, July 20: In Episode 805 of The Daily Grind, we continue The Gospel According to Ezekiel with Part 40, "Entering the King's House," from Ezekiel 41. As Ezekiel moves into the inner sanctuary of the visionary temple, every measurement reminds us that God is intentional, orderly, and faithful to His promises. The Most Holy Place points beyond the physical temple to Jesus Christ, who identified Himself as the true Temple where God meets humanity. Through Christ's death, resurrection, and the gift of the Holy Spirit, believers themselves become God's dwelling place. Ezekiel 41 reminds us that God's ultimate purpose has always been to live among His people, and every detail of His plan points toward that glorious reality.
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804 The Mountain of Hope Ezekiel 40 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 39)
3w ago00:18:03Tap to summarizeFriday, July 10th: In Episode 804 of The Daily Grind, we begin the final vision of Ezekiel with Part 39, "The Mountain of Hope," from Ezekiel 40. Carried by the Spirit to a very high mountain, Ezekiel sees a magnificent new temple being carefully measured by a radiant heavenly messenger. While the chapter is filled with architectural details, its central message is one of hope: God has not abandoned His people. Every measurement reflects God's intentional plan to restore His presence among them. Christians ultimately see this vision fulfilled in Jesus Christ, through whom God dwells with His people, and in the promise of the New Jerusalem where God's presence will remain forever. Ezekiel 40 reminds us that even when we see only ruins, God already has the blueprint for restoration.
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803 The Valley of Victory Ezekiel 39 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 38)
4w ago00:23:59Tap to summarizeThursday, July 9th: In Episode 803 of The Daily Grind, we continue The Gospel According to Ezekiel with Part 38, "The Valley of Victory," from Ezekiel 39. The great battle introduced in the previous chapter comes to its decisive conclusion as God defeats the armies of Gog without Israel lifting a sword. The defeated weapons become fuel, the land is cleansed, and God's glory is displayed before the nations. Most importantly, God promises once again to pour out His Spirit on His people, reminding us that true victory is not merely defeating enemies but transforming hearts. Christians see the fulfillment of this victory in Jesus Christ, whose death and resurrection secured the ultimate defeat of sin, death, and Satan. Ezekiel 39 assures us that history is moving toward God's final victory and the full restoration of His people.
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802 The Battle Belongs to the Lord Ezekiel 38 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 37)
Jul 800:19:17Tap to summarizeWednesday, July 8th: In Episode 802 of The Daily Grind, we continue The Gospel According to Ezekiel with Part 37, "The Battle Belongs to the Lord," from Ezekiel 38. Ezekiel introduces the mysterious figure of Gog and a vast coalition of nations that gathers against God's restored people. While interpreters differ on the identity of Gog and Magog, the chapter's central message is unmistakable: God remains sovereign over history. The invading armies believe they are acting on their own, yet God declares that even their rebellion falls under His sovereign purposes. Without Israel lifting a sword, God intervenes to defend His people, demonstrating that salvation belongs to Him alone. Christians see this theme fulfilled in Jesus Christ, whose victory over sin, death, and evil guarantees the final triumph of God's kingdom. Ezekiel 38 reminds us that our confidence rests not in understanding every prophetic detail but in trusting the God who reigns over every battle.Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at spencerjd@thedailygrind.website Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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801 One King, One People Ezekiel 37:15–28 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 36)
Jul 700:23:19Tap to summarizeTuesday, July 7th: In Episode 801 of The Daily Grind, we continue The Gospel According to Ezekiel with Part 36, "One King, One People," from Ezekiel 37:15–28. God instructs Ezekiel to join two sticks representing Judah and Israel into one, symbolizing His promise to reunite His divided people. He also promises that His servant David, the coming Messiah, will reign as their one Shepherd and eternal King. The chapter looks beyond Israel's return from exile to the greater fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the Son of David, who reconciles divided people into one family through the cross. God's ultimate promise is that He will dwell with His people forever. Ezekiel 37 reminds us that the gospel is not only about personal salvation but also about reconciliation, unity, and living forever in the presence of God.Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at spencerjd@thedailygrind.website Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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800 Can These Bones Live? Ezekiel 37:1–14 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 35)
Jul 600:23:03Tap to summarizeMonday, July 6th: In Episode 800 of The Daily Grind, we continue The Gospel According to Ezekiel with Part 35, "Can These Bones Live?" from Ezekiel 37:1–14. Ezekiel is taken by the Spirit into a valley filled with very dry bones, a vivid picture of Israel's hopelessness in exile. When God asks, "Can these bones live?" Ezekiel wisely answers, "Sovereign Lord, You alone know." As Ezekiel prophesies, the bones come together, bodies are formed, and God's breath brings them to life. The vision first promises Israel's restoration from exile, but it also points forward to the greater spiritual resurrection accomplished through Jesus Christ. Just as God breathed life into the valley, He gives new life to those who are spiritually dead through the Holy Spirit. Ezekiel 37 reminds us that no situation is too hopeless for the God who specializes in resurrection.Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at spencerjd@thedailygrind.website Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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799 For the Sake of My Name Ezekiel 36:16–38 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 34)
Jul 300:18:43Tap to summarizeFriday, July 3rd: In Episode 799 of The Daily Grind, we continue The Gospel According to Ezekiel with Part 34, "For the Sake of My Name," from Ezekiel 36:16–38. God explains that Israel's coming restoration is not based on their righteousness but on His own holy name and covenant faithfulness. He promises to cleanse His people, give them a new heart, place His Spirit within them, and transform them from the inside out. These powerful promises anticipate the work of Christ and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The chapter reveals that humanity's deepest problem is not merely sinful actions but a heart in need of renewal. Christians see these promises fulfilled through Jesus, who makes people new creations and begins God's work of restoring all creation. Ezekiel 36 reminds us that our hope rests not in our faithfulness, but in the unchanging character of God.Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at spencerjd@thedailygrind.website Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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798 The Mountains Will Sing Again Ezekiel 36:1–15 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 33)
Jul 200:19:24Tap to summarizeThursday, July 2nd: In Episode 798 of The Daily Grind, we continue The Gospel According to Ezekiel with Part 33, "The Mountains Will Sing Again," from Ezekiel 36:1–15. After pronouncing judgment on Mount Seir, God now speaks hope over the mountains of Israel, promising that the devastated land will once again produce fruit, support thriving cities, and welcome His people home. The chapter reveals that God's redemption extends beyond individuals to creation itself as He begins reversing the effects of sin and exile. Ezekiel reminds us that restoration is grounded not in Israel's worthiness but in God's unwavering faithfulness to His covenant. Christians ultimately see these promises fulfilled in Jesus Christ, whose ministry inaugurated the renewal of all things and points forward to the new creation described in Revelation. Ezekiel 36 encourages us to trust the God who specializes in bringing life to places that seem beyond repair.Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at spencerjd@thedailygrind.website Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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