Ezekiel 6–13 | A New Heart and a New Spirit

In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we continue through the book of Ezekiel with chapters 6 through 13 from the King James Version.

Ezekiel’s visions reveal the depth of Judah’s idolatry and the judgment approaching Jerusalem. The prophet is shown hidden abominations within the temple, the marking of those who grieve over the city’s sins, and the solemn departure of the glory of the Lord from Jerusalem.

Yet even within these difficult chapters, God speaks words of hope to His scattered people. Though they have been driven into distant lands, He promises to be “as a little sanctuary” to them. He also looks ahead to restoration, declaring that He will give His people one heart and put a new spirit within them.

Ezekiel is also called to act out the coming exile and to confront prophets who offer false assurances of peace. Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as Ezekiel chapters 6 to 13 remind us of the holiness of God, the seriousness of His word, and His presence with His people even far from home.

Highlighted Verses

Ezekiel 6:9

“And they that escape of you shall remember me among the nations whither they shall be carried captives.”

Ezekiel 8:12

“Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark?”

Ezekiel 9:4

“Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.”

Ezekiel 10:18

“Then the glory of the LORD departed from off the threshold of the house.”

Ezekiel 11:16

“Although I have cast them far off among the heathen, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come.”

Ezekiel 11:19

“And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you.”

Ezekiel 11:20

“That they may walk in my statutes, and keep mine ordinances, and do them: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God.”

Ezekiel 12:28

“There shall none of my words be prolonged any more, but the word which I have spoken shall be done, saith the Lord GOD.”

Ezekiel 13:10

“Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there was no peace.”