◄ Ezekiel 2:3 ►
"Son of man," He said to me, "I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 2:3? 2. How does Ezekiel 2:3 illustrate God's call to speak to rebellious nations? 3. What does "rebellious house" in Ezekiel 2:3 reveal about Israel's spiritual state? 4. How can we apply Ezekiel's obedience to God's call in our lives today? 5. What connections exist between Ezekiel 2:3 and other biblical calls to prophets? 6. How does Ezekiel 2:3 challenge us to address rebellion in our communities? 7. What does Ezekiel 2:3 reveal about God's relationship with rebellious nations? 8. How does Ezekiel 2:3 challenge our understanding of divine authority? 9. Why does God send prophets to rebellious people, as seen in Ezekiel 2:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 2? 11. Ezekiel 2:3–4: Why do we lack clear historical evidence to confirm or challenge God’s claim that Israel was actively rebelling at that time? 12. How can the severe judgment imagery in Ezekiel 21 be reconciled with teachings elsewhere in Scripture about God’s mercy? 13. Who is referred to as "son of man" in Ezekiel? 14. If God intended Ezekiel’s symbolic actions in Ezekiel 12:6–7 to be a warning for all, why is there no extrabiblical evidence of widespread awareness or reaction? Discussion Questions 1. How does Ezekiel's commission to speak to a rebellious nation challenge your understanding of obedience to God? 2. In what ways can you identify with the Israelites' rebellion, and how can you seek repentance and change? 3. How does the role of a prophet in the Old Testament compare to the role of believers today in sharing God's message? 4. What generational patterns of behavior do you see in your own life, and how can you address them in light of Ezekiel 2:3? 5. How can you apply the lessons from Ezekiel's calling to your own life, particularly in areas where you feel God is calling you to speak or act? Ezekiel 2 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Ezekiel 2 challenge your understanding of obedience to God? 2. How can Ezekiel's commission be applied to the concept of personal responsibility in your life? 3. Reflecting on God's description of Israel, how do you see rebellion manifesting in society today? 4. How do you respond when faced with delivering difficult truths to resistant individuals? Can you draw parallels to Ezekiel's mission? 5. God commanded Ezekiel not to be afraid despite resistance. How can we cultivate such fearlessness in our lives? 6. What does the symbol of the scroll with lament and woe signify? How does this symbolism resonate with you? 7. Can you identify times in your life when you felt God's spirit "stand you up," just like Ezekiel? 8. In what ways are we sometimes like the rebellious house of Israel? 9. What does it mean to you that "they will know a prophet has been among them," even if they do not heed the prophet's words? 10. How can we ensure we're open to God's messages, unlike the rebellious Israelites? 11. How do you balance the responsibility to speak truth to those resistant to it with the need to maintain relationships and peace? 12. In what ways does Ezekiel's call inspire you to answer your own personal 'callings' in life? 13. In your current context, what might "eating the scroll" look like? 14. If you were in Ezekiel's position, how would you feel upon receiving such a challenging commission from God? 15. What strategies can we employ when we are faced with delivering unpalatable truths? 16. How do you feel about the concept of divine calling? Do you feel called to something particular in your life? 17. How do you perceive God's character based on His dialogue with Ezekiel in this chapter? 18. What steps can we take to ensure we are not "rebellious" in our spiritual journey? 19. How does God equipping Ezekiel in his calling speak to God's provision in your life's challenges? 20. How does this chapter reflect on the importance of perseverance despite the hardness of others' hearts? Links Ezekiel 2:3 NIV Ezekiel 2:3 NLT Ezekiel 2:3 ESV Ezekiel 2:3 NASB Ezekiel 2:3 KJV Ezekiel 2:3 Commentaries Bible Hub