REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. In what way did the Holy Spirit aid Ezekiel (Ezekiel 2:2)? 2. Did Ezekiel actually consume a scroll? 3. What is meant by the title _son of man?_ What did Jesus mean by applying this title to himself? 4. In what respect are those who hear God's word today like the audience... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER THREE THE CALL AND COMMISSION 2:1-3:27 Heavenly visions were not granted to Biblical saints merely to excite their (and our) curiosity, but rather to incite them to proclaim the divine word. Chapter s 2 and 3 contain the commission which Ezekiel in connection with his inaugural vision reco... [ Continue Reading ]
B. Ezekiel Warned 2:3-5 TRANSLATION (3) And he said unto me, Son of man, I am sending you unto the children of Israel, unto rebellious nations who have rebelled against Me, and they and their fathers have transgressed against Me until this very day; (4) and the sons are hard of face and stout of h... [ Continue Reading ]
C. Ezekiel Charged 2:6-7 TRANSLATION (6) But as for you, son of man, do not fear them nor be afraid of their words; for thorns[109] and thistles are with you, and you are sitting upon scorpions. Do not fear their words, and do not be dismayed at their looks, for they are a rebellious house. (7) Bu... [ Continue Reading ]
II. THE PREPARATION FOR SERVICE 2:8-3:15 Following the call to service, God begins a process of education to prepare this man for the assigned task. Three steps can be distinguished in this educational process. (1) The prophet needed to assimilate the message of God (Ezekiel 2:8 to Ezekiel 3:3); (2... [ Continue Reading ]