1. Eat the scroll (1-15)

God told Ezekiel to eat the word of God. Then God sent him to speak the words of God to the exiles. Even though he would have no language problem, the people would not listen to God's word because they had closed their hearts. God's servant must eat, digest, and obey God's word. God would give him a head as hard as flintstone so that he could hold on to God's word stubbornly. He must not be afraid and he must not compromise. Ezekiel was overwhelmed. He went to his mission field with a troubled spirit, but the strong hand of the Lord was upon him.

2. The prophet is accountable to God (16-27)

After seven days God came to him and appointed him to be a watchman. He must warn wicked people that they would die if they did not repent; he must warn the righteous men to be faithful--or else! If he failed to warn the people about God's sure judgment, then he would be accountable to God for their blood. If he warned a man and that man did not listen, the man would be responsible for his own sins.

Application: Lord, help me to eat your word and speak it without compromise. Help me to be a watchman.
One Word: Don't rebel; obey God's word