Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. Mark Squire, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Ezekiel 2:1-3:11. Seeing the glory of the LORD left Ezekiel fallen on his face; now the LORD speaks to Ezekiel, and the Spirit lifts the prophet to his feet. By addressing Ezekiel as “son of man,” the LORD emphasizes both the prophet’s humanity and the LORD’s own status as God over all. The LORD calls Ezekiel to be a prophet to the rebellious house of Israel. They have not listened to the LORD in the past, and Ezekiel should not expect that to change all that much. Yet the LORD strengthens His prophet for the task of speaking His Word faithfully in the face of such opposition. He gives Ezekiel His Word to eat, and He hardens Ezekiel’s face to preach His Word. Ezekiel’s success will only be found in his faithfulness. “The Faithful Watchman” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Ezekiel. Just when Ezekiel should have begun his service as priest in the temple in Jerusalem, th