September 4th, 25: Son of Man: Ezekiel’s Judgment and the Hope of Jesus

Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! In today’s episode, host Hunter guides us through a heartfelt and sobering journey in Scripture, diving into Ezekiel chapters 22-24 and Revelation chapter 9. We listen in as themes of judgment, repentance, and ultimately divine mercy unfold—contrasting the warnings delivered by Ezekiel, the “Son of Man,” with the hope and redemption brought by Jesus, the true Son of Man. Along the way, Hunter offers powerful reflections on resting in God’s grace, praying for our communities, and living as bearers of good news.

We also hear personal greetings from listeners around the world, adding a true sense of connection and warmth to our daily fellowship. Whether you’re reading along, seeking encouragement, or simply wanting to feel that you’re not alone on your faith journey, this episode offers thought-provoking insights, meaningful prayers, and a reminder that you are deeply loved. So, settle in as we step through the Scriptures together, reflect on their meaning for our lives, and connect as one community under God’s grace.

TODAY'S DEVOTION:

Over and over again in these readings, we hear God calling Ezekiel "Son of Man." It's a title weighted with meaning—a herald of God's judgment and the coming doom for a people entrenched in idolatry, injustice, and violence. Ezekiel stands as the mouthpiece announcing that captivity and exile are the results of turning away from God. The judgment is clear. The reckoning is near.

But as we listen to these words, we remember that Jesus himself takes on this title, "Son of Man," most often in the gospels. Those who heard him say it would have recognized the reference to Ezekiel—the spokesman warning of wrath. Yet Jesus, our Son of Man, comes not as the messenger of judgment, but as the bearer of good news. God’s fury—rightly deserved for sin and rebellion—will not ultimately fall on his people. Instead, every ounce of that wrath is poured out on the Son, Jesus, on the cross.

The anger of God, the consequences for all evil, find their end in the sacrificial act of Jesus. In that moment of co-suffering love, death is defeated, its grip forever loosened. Jesus sets us free, leads us away from condemnation, and brings us into true life.

Ezekiel was a prophet pointing to judgment—Jesus is a Savior heralding a far greater hope. The good news is that reconciliation with God is here for us, offered through Christ’s sacrifice. We are invited to rest in what Jesus has done, to allow his liberating love to shape our lives and our future. He is the better Son of Man, inviting us out of exile and into the wide-open freedom of his kingdom.

Let that be the posture of our hearts today: To listen, to rest in grace, to walk in freedom and to follow Jesus. That’s the prayer I have for my own soul. That’s my prayer for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that’s my prayer for you. May it be so.