1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 3:5?

2. How does Ezekiel 3:5 emphasize the importance of understanding God's chosen audience?

3. Why is it significant that Ezekiel is sent to "not many peoples"?

4. How can we apply Ezekiel's mission to our own evangelistic efforts today?

5. What does Ezekiel 3:5 teach about God's sovereignty in choosing His messengers?

6. How does Ezekiel's calling relate to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20?

7. Why does Ezekiel 3:5 emphasize speaking to Israel rather than foreign nations?

8. How does Ezekiel 3:5 reflect God's relationship with Israel?

9. What historical context is crucial for understanding Ezekiel 3:5?

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

11. What is the Bible's perspective on Zionism?

12. What does the Bible say about church gossip?

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

14. In Ezekiel 3:6-7, why would God say foreign nations would be more receptive than Israel--does historical evidence support this claim?1. How does understanding the cultural and historical context of the Babylonian exile enhance our comprehension of Ezekiel's mission?

2. In what ways can we relate to Ezekiel's challenge of speaking to a familiar but resistant audience in our own lives?

3. How does the theme of resistance to God's message in Ezekiel 3:5 connect with other instances of prophetic ministry in the Bible?

4. What practical steps can we take to ensure we are obedient to God's call, even when the audience is unresponsive?

5. How can we prepare ourselves to overcome potential cultural and linguistic barriers when sharing the Gospel in diverse settings?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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