_And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel._ GOD’S PRESENCE A REPROOF TO HIS IDOLATROUS PEOPLE Two chief thoughts appear expressed by the symbolism; first, by making the “glory” of Jehovah appear in Jerusalem, the prophet points the contrast between the glorious God whom the people had abandoned... [ Continue Reading ]
_And in the midst of them stood Jaazaniah._ EVIL SECRETS REVEALED 1. Persons may sometimes be found where we would little expect them to be. It may happen that the irreligious shall appear among the godly, seem to be actuated by the same spirit, and to the surprise of all who knew them, contribute... [ Continue Reading ]
_Every man in the chambers of his imagery._ CHAMBERS OF IMAGERY Though we are not told that this was a human vision, or in any sense what we understand as an incarnation, yet there are terms in the description of it which might lead to that conclusion. Always it is made evident that a struggle is p... [ Continue Reading ]
_Turn thee yet again and thou shalt see greater abominations than these._ OF SIN IN ITS AGGRAVATIONS I. What is understood by the heinousness of sin. 1. That it is offensive to God, displeasing to Him, and grieving to His Spirit (Jeremiah 44:4). It is an abominable thing before the Lord; hence it... [ Continue Reading ]