Replacing Stone, Reviving Bone | Part 4 | Ezekiel 8-9

Title: The Peril of Idolatry and God's Call to Repentance

Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the dangers of idolatry as depicted in Ezekiel's vision of the defiled temple. It emphasizes God's justice in dealing with sin, His glory that cannot be shared, and His mercy towards those who repent. The preacher draws parallels between ancient Israel's idolatry and modern forms of idol worship, urging listeners to examine their hearts and turn to God in true repentance.

Key Points:
- Idolatry has been a persistent problem throughout Israel's history
- God's vision to Ezekiel reveals increasing levels of idolatry in the temple
- Judgment begins with the house of God, but mercy is extended to the repentant
- Idolatry destroys devotion and draws people into spiritual darkness
- God does not share His glory but reveals it to draw people to Himself
- The Lord offers refuge to those who genuinely repent

Scripture Reference:
- Ezekiel 8-9 (primary focus)
- Galatians 5:16-17
- Ephesians 5:8
- Isaiah 42:8
- 2 Corinthians 4:6
- Joel 2:13, 32

Stories:
- The vision of Ezekiel seeing the defiled temple and subsequent judgment
- Moses asking to see God's glory after the golden calf incident
- The preacher's anecdote about his father pulling his hair to demonstrate "a chicken peeping over a log"
- The account of an Indian missionary commenting on idolatry in America