_HOMILETICS_
(1.) REQUISITES FOR EXECUTING THE COMMISSION (Ezekiel 2:1)
I. LIVELY ATTENTION. Ezekiel must no longer lie upon his face; he must
stand upon his feet if he is rightly to hear the voice of him that
speaks. The call of God demands of our human faculties a readiness for
action. They may... [ Continue Reading ]
(2.) CONSCIOUS ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMMISSION (Chaps. Ezekiel 2:8 to
Ezekiel 3:3)
EXEGETICAL NOTES.— Ezekiel 2:9. “SENT UNTO ME;” rather, _put
forth unto me_ (as in chap. Ezekiel 8:3). Ezekiel 2:10. “WRITTEN
WITHIN AND WITHOUT,” as indicating the number of overwhelming
afflictions which were to fall... [ Continue Reading ]