The LORD said, "Ezekiel, son of man, after you eat this scroll, go speak to the people of Israel."
Ezekiel, I am sending you to the people of Israel. They are just like their ancestors who rebelled against me and refused to stop.
When I was back with the others living at Abib Hill near the Chebar River, I sat among them for seven days, shocked at what had happened to me.
Remember these things and think about them, so everyone can see how well you are doing.
Then Christ said, "And so, my God, I have come to do what you want, as the Scriptures say."