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The Daily Grind
by John Spencer
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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847 When the Walls Fall Hebrews 11:30–31 (Jesus Is Better, Part 34)
Wednesday, September 16th: Hebrews 11:30–31 presents two powerful examples of faith. Israel obeyed God by marching around Jericho even when His plan seemed foolish, while Rahab risked everything because she believed Israel’s God was the true God. Faith keeps walking before the walls fall, and grace gives people with complicated pasts a new place in God’s story.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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846 He Chose What Lasts Hebrews 11:23–29 (Jesus Is Better, Part 33)
Tuesday, September 15th: Hebrews 11:23–29 shows Moses choosing identification with God’s people over the comfort, status, and wealth of Egypt. He trusted the invisible God, kept the Passover, and crossed the Red Sea by faith. The pleasures and treasures of this world are temporary, but Jesus is worth more.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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845 Faith Beyond a Lifetime Hebrews 11:17–22 (Jesus Is Better, Part 32)
Monday, September 14th: Hebrews 11:17–22 shows faith reaching beyond what people can see—and even beyond their lifetimes. Abraham trusted God with Isaac, while Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph passed God’s promises to future generations. Faith obeys today and trusts God with tomorrow because His promises never expire.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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844 A Better Country Hebrews 11:13–16 (Jesus Is Better, Part 31)
Friday, September 11th: Enrich your faith begins at 10:01. Hebrews 11:13–16 describes faithful people who died without seeing every promise fulfilled. They lived as foreigners and temporary residents while seeking a better country prepared by God. Through Jesus, we can live faithfully here while knowing this broken world is not our permanent home—and God is not ashamed to be called our 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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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843 The One Who Promised Is Faithful Hebrews 11:11–12 (Jesus Is Better, Part 30)
Thursday, September 10th: Hebrews 11:11–12 remembers Sarah as someone who trusted the faithfulness of God even when His promise seemed humanly impossible. Her story reminds us that faith isn’t the absence of questions or struggle. Faith looks honestly at our limitations and rests in the character of the One who made the promise.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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842 Go Without Knowing Hebrews 11:8–10 (Jesus Is Better, Part 29)
Wednesday, September 9th: Hebrews 11:8–10 shows Abraham obeying God’s call even though he didn’t know where he was going. He lived as a foreigner in the promised land while looking forward to the permanent city built by God. Faith obeys without having every detail, waits when the promise seems delayed, and trusts God with the destination.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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841 Faith Builds Before the Rain Hebrews 11:7 (Jesus Is Better, Part 28)
Tuesday, September 8th: Hebrews 11:7 shows that Noah trusted God’s warning about events he could not yet see. His faith became visible through years of practical obedience as he built the ark that God provided for his family’s rescue. Noah reminds us that faith does not need to see the outcome before obeying—it acts because God has spoken.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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840 Faith That Pleases God Hebrews 11:4–6 (Jesus Is Better, Part 27)
Monday, September 7th: Hebrews 11:4–6 introduces Abel and Enoch. Abel’s faith shaped his worship, while Enoch’s faith shaped a lifetime of walking with God. Their stories remind us that God sees beyond religious actions to the heart of the worshiper. Without faith it is impossible to please Him, and the greatest reward for those who seek God is God Himself.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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839 Faith Sees What Eyes Cannot Hebrews 11:1–3 (Jesus Is Better, Part 26)
Friday, September 4th: Hebrews 11:1–3 teaches that faith is not wishful thinking, denial, or confidence that life will unfold according to our desires. Biblical faith is confident trust in God’s character and promises. It allows the future He has promised and the unseen reality He has revealed to shape how we live and obey today. This episode explores the biblical concept of faith, emphasizing its foundation in God's character and promises. It discusses how faith influences our present decisions amid unseen future promises and encourages trust in God's faithfulness during seasons of waiting.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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838 Do Not Throw Away Your Confidence Hebrews 10:32–39 (Jesus Is Better, Part 25)
Thursday, September 3rd: Hebrews 10:32–39 calls weary believers to remember how God sustained them through earlier suffering. They endured ridicule, stood beside imprisoned Christians, and accepted material loss because they possessed something better and lasting in Christ. The writer urges them—and us—not to throw away our confidence, but to endure, live by faith, and refuse to shrink back.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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837 Do Not Turn Away Hebrews 10:26–31 (Jesus Is Better, Part 24)
Wednesday, September 2nd: Hebrews 10:26–31 warns against knowingly and persistently rejecting Jesus after receiving the truth. The passage is not describing every intentional sin or a repentant believer struggling with failure. It warns against abandoning Christ—the only sacrifice capable of taking away sin. The warning is severe because the Savior is irreplaceable: draw near to Him and do not turn away.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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836 Let Us Draw Near Hebrews 10:19–25 (Jesus Is Better, Part 23)
Tuesday, September 1st: Hebrews 10:19–25 gives three invitations flowing from Christ’s finished work: draw near to God with confidence, hold firmly to our hope, and consider how to encourage one another toward love and faithfulness. Jesus has opened the way into God’s presence, and He has given us a community to help us continue walking with Him.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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835 The Priest Who Sat Down Hebrews 10:11–18 (Jesus Is Better, Part 22)
Monday, August 31st: Hebrews 10:11–18 contrasts priests who continually stood offering repeated sacrifices with Jesus, who offered one sacrifice for sins forever and sat down at God’s right hand. His sacrifice has secured our standing before God while His Spirit continues transforming us. Christ’s work for us is complete, even as His work within us continues.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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834 The Shadow and the Reality Hebrews 10:1–10 (Jesus Is Better, Part 21)
Friday, August 28th: Hebrews 10:1–10 describes the law and its repeated sacrifices as a shadow pointing toward Jesus. Animal blood could never finally remove human sin, so the Son of God took on a body, obeyed the Father perfectly, and offered Himself in our place. Through His once-for-all sacrifice, everyone who trusts Him is set apart as belonging to 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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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833 Once to Bear Sin, Again to Bring Salvation Hebrews 9:23–28 (Jesus Is Better, Part 20)
Thursday, August 27th: Hebrews 9:23–28 presents three appearances of Jesus: He appeared once to remove sin through His sacrifice, now appears before God on our behalf, and will appear again to complete our salvation. His sacrifice covers our past, His intercession secures our present, and His promised return guarantees our future.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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832 The Blood of the Covenant Hebrews 9:15–22 (Jesus Is Better, Part 19)
Wednesday, August 26th: Hebrews 9:15–22 explains why Jesus’ death was necessary to establish the new covenant. His sacrifice redeems believers from sin and secures the promised eternal inheritance. Forgiveness is free to us, but it wasn’t cheap—the covenant was established through the blood of Christ.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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831 Behind the Curtain Hebrews 9:1–10 (Jesus Is Better, Part 17)
Tuesday, August 25th: Hebrews 9:1–10 takes us inside the tabernacle, where every object and ritual revealed both God’s holiness and humanity’s distance from Him. Only the high priest could enter the Most Holy Place, once each year and never without blood. The old system pointed forward to Jesus, who removed the barrier and opened the way into God’s presence.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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830 Written on Our Hearts Hebrews 8:7–13 (Jesus Is Better, Part 16)
Monday, August 24th: Hebrews 8:7–13 describes the new covenant God promised through Jeremiah and fulfilled through Jesus. God writes His truth on our hearts, makes us His people, invites us to know Him personally, and remembers our sins no more. Jesus doesn’t merely give us better instructions—He transforms us from the inside out.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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829 Here Is the Main Point Hebrews 8:1–6 (Jesus Is Better, Part 15)
Friday, August 21st: Hebrews 8:1–6 brings the previous chapters into focus: we have a living High Priest seated at God’s right hand. Jesus serves in the true heavenly sanctuary, offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice, and mediates a better covenant established on better promises. The main point is wonderfully simple—we have Jesus.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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828 He Saves Completely Hebrews 7:11–28 ( Jesus Is Better, Part 14)
Thursday, August 20th: Hebrews 7:11–28 explains why Jesus’ eternal priesthood is better than the temporary priesthood that came before Him. Because Jesus lives forever, He saves completely and always intercedes for those who come to God through Him. Even when we don’t know how to pray, our perfect High Priest is faithfully representing us before the Father.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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827 The Mysterious King-Priest Hebrews 7:1–10 (Jesus Is Better, Part 13)
Wednesday, August 19th: Hebrews 7 introduces Melchizedek, the mysterious king of Salem and priest of God Most High who blessed Abraham. As both a king and priest—a king of righteousness and peace—Melchizedek points forward to Jesus. Unlike Israel’s temporary priests, Jesus holds a greater priesthood that doesn’t depend on ancestry and will never end.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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826 An Anchor for the Soul Hebrews 6:13–20 (Jesus Is Better, Part 12)
Tuesday, August 18th: Hebrews 6:13–20 reminds us that our hope rests on the unchanging character of God. Just as Abraham patiently waited for God’s promise, we can persevere because God cannot lie and His purposes never fail. Jesus has entered God’s presence on our behalf as our eternal High Priest, giving us a hope that is firm, secure, and anchored in heaven.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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825 — Keep Moving Forward Hebrews 6:1–12 Jesus Is Better — Part 11
Monday, 17 August: Hebrews urges believers to move beyond the foundations of faith and continue toward maturity. Its strong warning concerns deliberate rejection of Jesus, not a struggling believer who falls and returns in repentance. God sees the fruit produced by genuine faith, remembers every act of loving service, and calls us to keep moving forward through faith and perseverance.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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824 — It’s Time to Grow Up Hebrews 5:11–14 Jesus Is Better — Part 10
Friday, August 14th: The believers addressed in Hebrews had heard God’s Word for years, but they had become spiritually sluggish and stopped growing. Spiritual maturity is not measured by time, knowledge, or church attendance, but by truth practiced through consistent obedience. God calls us to move beyond dependence, train our spiritual senses, and allow the Gospel to make us increasingly like Jesus.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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823 — The Perfect High Priest Hebrews 5:1–10 Jesus Is Better — Part 9
Thursday, August 13th: An earthly high priest represented the people before God, dealt gently with those who wandered, and offered sacrifices for sin—but he was also a sinner who needed forgiveness. Jesus is the perfect High Priest: appointed by the Father, fully acquainted with our weakness, completely obedient through suffering, and eternally victorious over death. Because His saving work is finished and His priesthood lasts forever, He is the source of eternal salvation for everyone who trusts and follows Him.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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822 — Come to the Throne of Grace Hebrews 4:12–16 Jesus Is Better — Part 8
Wednesday, August 12th: God’s Word penetrates beneath our appearances and exposes the thoughts and intentions of our hearts. Yet we do not have to hide from God because Jesus, our sympathetic and sinless High Priest, has opened the way into His presence. Through Christ, we can approach the throne of grace confidently to receive mercy for our failures and timely grace for our weaknesses.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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821 — Enter His Rest Hebrews 4:1–11 Jesus Is Better — Part 7
Tuesday, August 11th: Israel failed to enter the Promised Land because they heard God’s promise but did not receive it with faith. Hebrews tells us that God’s greater rest still remains—a rest rooted in creation, pictured in Canaan and the Sabbath, secured through Christ’s finished work, and awaiting its complete fulfillment when Jesus returns. We enter that rest by abandoning our attempts to save ourselves and placing our full confidence in Jesus.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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820 — Don’t Harden Your Heart Hebrews 3:7–19 Jesus Is Better — Part 6
Monday, August 10th: Hebrews looks back at Israel’s rebellion in the wilderness and warns us not to harden our hearts when God speaks. Although the Israelites witnessed God’s power and provision, unbelief caused them to disobey and miss the rest He promised. Because sin is deceptive, believers need to encourage one another daily, respond to God today, and continue holding firmly to Christ.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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819 — Jesus Is Better Than Moses (Hebrews 3:1–6 Jesus Is Better — Part 5)
Friday, August 7th: Moses was one of the greatest and most faithful servants in Israel’s history, but Jesus is worthy of greater glory. Moses served within God’s household and testified about what was coming; Jesus is the Son who rules over the household and fulfills everything Moses anticipated. Hebrews therefore calls us to consider Jesus carefully, hold firmly to our hope, and place our confidence in the faithful Son rather than in any human servant, institution, or tradition.
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818 — He Became Like Us (Hebrews 2:5–18 Jesus Is Better — Part 4)
Thursday, August 6th: The eternal Son became truly human so that He could suffer in our place, taste death for us, and bring many sons and daughters into glory. Jesus is not ashamed to call His redeemed people brothers and sisters, and through His resurrection He has broken the devil’s power and freed us from slavery to the fear of death. Because He suffered when tempted, our merciful and faithful High Priest understands our struggles and is able to help us.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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817 — Don’t Drift Away Hebrews 2:1–4 Jesus Is Better — Part 3
Wednesday, August 5th: Hebrews gives its first urgent warning: pay careful attention to the Gospel so that you do not drift away. Spiritual drifting is rarely sudden or dramatic; it happens quietly when prayer, Scripture, worship, and obedience are gradually neglected. Because salvation was announced by Jesus, confirmed by eyewitnesses, and authenticated by God, it is far too great to ignore. The answer to drifting is to anchor our lives firmly to Christ.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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816 — Jesus Is Better Than the Angels (Hebrews 1:5–14J esus Is Better — Part 2)
Tuesday, August 4th: Why does Hebrews spend so much time proving that Jesus is better than the angels? Angels are powerful and glorious servants of God, but Jesus is the eternal Son, Creator, righteous King, and Lord who is worthy of their worship. While everything in creation eventually changes and wears out, Jesus remains the same forever. When life feels uncertain, we can anchor our faith in the unchanging Savior who reigns at God’s right hand.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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815 Why Hebrews? Hebrews 1:1-4 (Jesus Is Better Part 1)
July, 3 August: A new journey begins! After walking through the promises of Ezekiel, we now turn to the book of Hebrews, where those promises find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. In this introductory episode, we discover why Hebrews was written, why weary believers needed its message, and why its central theme can be summed up in one word: Better. From the opening verses, Hebrews declares that God has spoken finally and fully through His Son, who is the Creator, Sustainer, Savior, and reigning King. If Ezekiel pointed us toward Christ, Hebrews invites us to behold Him.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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814 How Should Studying Ezekiel Change Monday Morning (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 49)
Friday, July 31th: What difference should studying Ezekiel make once the Bible is closed and Monday morning begins? In this concluding episode of The Gospel According to Ezekiel, John reflects on four life-shaping responses to the book: Trust because God is still on His throne; Hope because dry bones can still live; Holiness because the King is present; and Mission because the river of God's life always flows outward. Ezekiel is more than a book about ancient visions or future prophecy. It is a call to live confidently, faithfully, and missionally in the presence of God through Jesus Christ.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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813 Five Lessons I'll Never Forget from Ezekiel (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 48)
Thursday, July30th: After forty-eight chapters and weeks of study, what truths linger the longest? In this personal reflection, John shares five lessons he'll never forget from Ezekiel: God is bigger than our circumstances, His holiness is beautiful, hope is never as far away as it seems, Jesus is on every page of Scripture, and God's presence is life's greatest blessing. These are more than theological observations. They are truths that shape everyday faith and remind us that the greatest gift God gives is Himself.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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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812 The Gospel According to Ezekiel: What We Learned (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 47)
Wednesday, July 29th: After forty-six episodes through Ezekiel, it's time to step back and see the whole picture. In this special reflection, we revisit the book's greatest themes: God's sovereign rule, His holiness, His relentless pursuit of His people, the many ways Ezekiel points to Jesus, and the promise of God's abiding presence. More than a book of strange visions or future prophecy, Ezekiel tells one magnificent story of redemption that culminates in the words, "The LORD Is There." If the entire series could be summarized in one sentence, it would be this: God's greatest gift is not merely His blessings. God's greatest gift is Himself.
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811 The LORD Is There Ezekiel 48:30-35 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 46)
Tuesday, July28th: The final chapter of Ezekiel ends with one of the greatest promises in all of Scripture: "The LORD Is There" (Yahweh Shammah). More than a name for a future city, it summarizes the entire story of the Bible. From Eden to the Tabernacle, from the Temple to Christ, from Pentecost to the New Jerusalem, God's desire has always been to dwell with His people. Through Jesus Christ, God's presence is no longer distant but with us now, and one day we will experience that presence fully forever. Ezekiel's closing words are not merely the end of a book. They are the hope of every believer.
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810 The Inheritance of Grace Ezekiel 48:1-29 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 45)
Monday, July 27th: In The Inheritance of Grace, Ezekiel 48:1-29 describes the distribution of the land among Israel's tribes. While it appears to be a simple list of boundaries, it reveals God's unwavering faithfulness to His covenant promises. Every tribe receives an inheritance, reminding us that God's grace restores what sin has broken. The central portion set apart for the Lord points to Christ, who belongs at the center of every believer's life. Ultimately, our greatest inheritance is not earthly land but the eternal inheritance secured for us through Jesus Christ.
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809 The River of Life Ezekiel 47 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 44)
Friday, July 24th: Ezekiel 47 presents one of the Bible's most beautiful visions: a river flowing from God's temple that grows deeper as it travels, bringing life wherever it goes. The river transforms the Dead Sea, causes trees to flourish, and brings healing to the nations. This remarkable picture points directly to Jesus, who promised living water through the Holy Spirit, and ultimately to Revelation 22, where the River of Life flows from God's throne forever. God's presence always brings life, restoration, and hope to a dying world.
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808 True Worship Ezekiel 44-46 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 43)
Thursday, 23 July: In True Worship, we explore Ezekiel 44-46 and discover what life looks like when God's glory dwells among His people. The closed eastern gate, the faithful priests, the righteous prince, and the rhythms of worship all point beyond Israel's temple to Jesus Christ. Worship is not confined to a building or a service. Through Christ, every believer is invited into a life of joyful obedience, integrity, and daily surrender. True worship is not simply something we do on Sundays. It is the way we live every day in the presence of our King.
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807 The Glory Returns Ezekiel 43 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 42)
Wednesday, 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)
Tuesday, 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)
Monday, 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)
Friday, 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)
Thursday, 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)
Wednesday, 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 [email protected] 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)
Tuesday, 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 [email protected] 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)
Monday, 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 [email protected] 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)
Friday, 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 [email protected] 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)
Thursday, 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 [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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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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