Ezekiel 3:3
"Son of man," He said to me, "eat and fill your stomach with this scroll I am giving you." So I ate, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 3:3?

2. How does Ezekiel 3:3 illustrate the importance of internalizing God's Word today?

3. What does "sweet as honey" suggest about our attitude towards Scripture?

4. How can we ensure God's Word is "sweet" in our daily lives?

5. Compare Ezekiel 3:3 with Psalm 119:103. What similarities do you find?

6. How can we apply Ezekiel's experience to our personal Bible study practices?

7. What does Ezekiel 3:3 mean by "sweet as honey" in a spiritual context?

8. How does Ezekiel 3:3 relate to the concept of divine inspiration?

9. Why is the act of eating the scroll significant in Ezekiel 3:3?

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

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

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

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

14. Why would John be commanded to eat a scroll (Revelation 10:9), given no clear precedent in mainstream historical or cultural records?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Ezekiel's experience of eating the scroll challenge us to approach our study of Scripture today?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are not only hearing but also internalizing God's word in our daily lives?

3. How does the sweetness of God's word, as described in Ezekiel 3:3, encourage us during times of trial or judgment?

4. What parallels can we draw between Ezekiel's prophetic mission and the Great Commission given to believers in the New Testament?

5. How can we balance the sweetness and the challenging aspects of God's word in our personal and communal faith journeys?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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