Theory question 104
The Call of the Prophets(a) Explain how Ezekiel was commissioned as a prophet. (b) Identify two lessons that can be derived from his experiences.
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(a) Among the exiles by the river Chebar, the heavens opened and Ezekiel saw visions of God (Ezekiel 1:1-3).
He saw a stormy wind, four living creatures, wheels and above them a throne with the likeness of the glory of the Lord (Ezekiel 1:4-28).
He fell on his face and heard a voice (Ezekiel 1:28).
The Spirit entered him and set him on his feet (Ezekiel 2:1-2).
God sent him to rebellious, impudent and stubborn Israel; whether they heard or refused, they would know a prophet had been among them (Ezekiel 2:3-5).
He was told not to fear them though briers, thorns and scorpions surrounded him (Ezekiel 2:6-7).
He was given a scroll with lamentation, mourning and woe to eat; it was sweet as honey (Ezekiel 2:8–3:3).
God made his forehead hard against their hardness (Ezekiel 3:8-9).
He was appointed a watchman for Israel, responsible to warn the wicked (Ezekiel 3:17-21).
(b) Any two: God calls people to serve Him; a servant of God must not fear opposition; God equips those He calls; we must take in God's word before sharing it; we are responsible to warn others.
Narrate Ezekiel 1–3, then two lessons.