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?