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 ]