Ezekiel 3:2
So I opened my mouth, and He fed me the scroll.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 3:2?

2. How does Ezekiel 3:2 demonstrate obedience to God's command?

3. What does "I opened my mouth" signify about Ezekiel's readiness to serve?

4. How can we prepare ourselves to receive God's word like Ezekiel did?

5. In what ways does Ezekiel 3:2 connect to Psalm 119:103 about God's word?

6. How can we apply Ezekiel's example of obedience in our daily lives?

7. What does Ezekiel 3:2 reveal about the nature of divine communication?

8. How does Ezekiel 3:2 challenge our understanding of obedience to God?

9. What is the significance of eating the scroll in Ezekiel 3:2?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 3?

11. What is the book John eats in Revelation 10?

12. Is bread alone sufficient for man's survival?

13. In Ezekiel 3:1-3, how can Ezekiel physically eat a scroll and find it sweet--does this contradict natural science?

14. Jeremiah 1:9 - Does the idea of God directly touching Jeremiah's mouth contradict other biblical accounts of prophetic calling?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Ezekiel's act of eating the scroll illustrate the importance of internalizing God's word in our daily lives?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are obedient to God's call, even when it involves difficult tasks or messages?

3. How can the bittersweet nature of God's message, as seen in Ezekiel's scroll, be reflected in our own experiences with Scripture?

4. What practical steps can we take to make Scripture a source of spiritual nourishment in our lives?

5. How does Ezekiel's preparation for ministry through consuming the scroll inspire us to be better equipped for our own spiritual callings?1. What does the act of Ezekiel eating the scroll symbolize?

2. How can we apply the concept of the scroll tasting "sweet as honey" in our lives today?

3. What does God's decision to send Ezekiel to a hard-hearted and rebellious people say about His nature?

4. In what ways can we relate to Ezekiel's divine responsibility in our modern lives?

5. What does it mean to be a "watchman" in today's context?

6. How do we react when we feel God is asking us to do something challenging or seemingly impossible?

7. How can Ezekiel's seven days of silence apply to our approach to understanding God's word?

8. How does the concept of accountability as portrayed in Ezekiel 3 apply to our actions today?

9. What does Ezekiel's experience of God's glory teach us about encountering God in our lives?

10. In what ways can we interpret God binding Ezekiel and making him mute except to speak His words in our context?

11. How does the tension between Ezekiel’s personal responsibility and the people's choice to heed or resist the warning resonate with our experiences?

12. How does this chapter inform our understanding of obedience and rebellion?

13. How does the sense of urgency in God's message through Ezekiel apply to our current society?

14. In what ways does Ezekiel's role as a prophet challenge your understanding of religious commitment?

15. How can Ezekiel's commitment to his prophetic call inspire your personal spiritual journey?

16. What lessons can you learn from the Israelites' hard-heartedness and how can you apply these lessons to avoid similar attitudes?

17. How might the repeated theme of God’s sovereignty in Ezekiel 3 impact your understanding of God’s role in our lives?

18. In what ways can the recurring motif of "hearing and understanding" in this chapter be relevant in your interactions with others?

19. How does the balance between divine direction and personal accountability in Ezekiel 3 influence your worldview?

20. Reflect on a situation where you felt like Ezekiel - called to deliver a tough message. How did you handle it, and how does Ezekiel's story guide you to handle similar situations in the future?

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