By Micah Odor
1. When recently were you able to share good news with someone? Who did you tell? What was the news?
2. Last week, we closed our discussion of Thessalonians by pledging to be diligent. How did you practice diligence this week?
Ask two people to read aloud Ezekiel 1:1-3; 2:1–3:3 one after the other, preferably from different Bible versions. Then, as a group, quickly restate the passage in your own words.
3. Scan the passages and find all the times rebel, rebellious, or similar words are used. How many total uses do you count? What are some reasonable conclusions you might draw for why these words are used so frequently?
4. Consider Ezekiel 2:7. How is God measuring success? How is that similar or different from the ways we often measure success?
5. Look specifically at Ezekiel 2:9–3:3; how do these verses go against your expectations?
- What do you think this image signifies?
6. Imagine you were Ezekiel. What would be your reaction to this vision?
7. What does this passage show you about God?
8. What does it show you about humanity?
9. If God were looking for another Ezekiel to take a message to his people, would you be a good choice? Why or why not?
10. To whom could you be an ambassador of hope this week?
11. Based on our study and discussion, complete this sentence: “This week, I will . . .”
For Next Week: Read and reflect on Ezekiel 22:1, 6-12, 25-31. You can also read next week’s supplemental texts as well as the Study and Application sections as part of your personal study.
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