MSS - Ezekiel 6-7

Ezekiel 6:4 -  So your altars will become desolate and your incense altars will be smashed; and I will make your slain fall in front of your idols.

Today's passage is set amidst prophecy of Jerusalem and the Temple being destroyed by the Babylonians under Nebuchadnezzar.  Keep in mind that Ezekiel's prophecy occurs roughly a decade prior to that destruction, and that Ezekiel is already in captivity - the judgment of God is already being visited upon the people.  The time to repent is now - destruction is here now!  Yet, when the final destruction comes, the slain fall in front of their idols.  Why would they be in front of their idols at this time?  Sadly, because they were praying for deliverance from Babylon TO those idols.  Today we discuss this and wonder, when the final judgment comes upon our nation, what idols will we be slain in front of?

MSS-Malachi 3-4

We know that John the Baptist came in the spirit of Elijah; today's passage begins and ends with the prophecies of Elijah's coming.  In between we see the continuing theme of the messengers of God - the Levites, the Priests, who stand between God and the people - and how they have fallen short but will be restored, along with the whole nation of Israel.  A powerful parallel can be drawn with Eli's sons - how do they relate to Malachi?  Take a listen and find out!