In Ezekiel and again in Revelation we find the startling image of God commanding his prophets to eat the scroll—the words of God set before them (Ezek 3:1-3; Rev 10:9-10). In his temptation in the wilderness Christ says that we are not only nourished by bread but by “every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Mt 4:4). Later, Paul compares God’s teachings to milk and solid food (1 Cor 3:2).
Ezekiel 3:1-3 “He said to me: “Son of man, eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.” So I opened my mouth, and he fed me the scroll. “Son of man,” he said to me, “feed your stomach and fill your belly with this scroll I am giving you.” So I ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth.”
