Emphasis Preaching Journal
First things last
Commentary
We do well when reading the prophets to remind ourselves
that they were, first and foremost, preachers and not writers. In
fact, the writings were probably done by scribes who recorded
what they said. When we read we should try to imagine ourselves
listening to a preacher who is giving as much attention to
delivery as to content. In Ezekiel's case we have a rather unique
prophet. He comes out of a priestly family. This is evident in
many places in the book. But he is above all else a preacher.
