Ezekiel 10:2
And the LORD said to the man clothed in linen, "Go inside the wheelwork beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city." And as I watched, he went in.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 10:2?

2. How does Ezekiel 10:2 illustrate God's holiness and judgment?

3. What is the significance of the "burning coals" in Ezekiel 10:2?

4. How does Ezekiel 10:2 connect to God's presence in the temple?

5. How can we apply the message of Ezekiel 10:2 to our daily lives?

6. What other scriptures highlight God's judgment similar to Ezekiel 10:2?

7. What is the significance of the coals of fire in Ezekiel 10:2?

8. How does Ezekiel 10:2 relate to God's judgment on Jerusalem?

9. Why does God command the man to scatter coals over the city in Ezekiel 10:2?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 10?

11. In Ezekiel 10:2, does any historical or archaeological record validate the vision of coals scattering over the city?

12. How does the intricate temple imagery in Ezekiel 10 relate to known architecture and practices during the Babylonian captivity?

13. Do angels possess wings?

14. In Ezekiel 10:14, why do the cherubim have four faces, seemingly inconsistent with other biblical angelic descriptions?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the imagery of the man clothed in linen and the burning coals challenge or affirm your understanding of God's holiness and judgment?

2. In what ways can the role of the cherubim in this passage inspire us to consider the presence and glory of God in our daily lives?

3. How can the concept of God's sovereignty, as seen in this passage, provide comfort and assurance in times of uncertainty or trial?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced a "purifying fire" in your life. How did it change your relationship with God?

5. How can we apply the lessons of holiness and purity from this passage to our personal walk with Christ, and what other scriptures support this pursuit?1. How do the visuals in Ezekiel's vision emphasize God's omnipresence, omniscience, and omnipotence?

2. What do the cherubim symbolize in the vision?

3. Why does God command the man in linen to scatter burning coals over the city of Jerusalem?

4. What is the significance of God's glory departing the Temple?

5. How does this vision relate to the situation in Jerusalem during Ezekiel's time?

6. What could the departure of God's glory mean for believers today when they stray from their faith?

7. In what ways does this chapter challenge your understanding of God's judgement?

8. How do the movements of the cherubim and the wheels reflect the character of God?

9. How can this vision inform our understanding of God's response to disobedience and sin?

10. How does this chapter highlight the importance of obedience and faith in God?

11. In your own life, have you ever felt a similar sense of God's departure due to disobedience? How did you respond?

12. What can the church today learn from the vision of the glory of the Lord departing the temple?

13. How does the vision of God's glory leaving the temple impact your view of God's presence in your life?

14. Can you relate this vision to any modern scenarios where societies are straying from God's path?

15. What steps can individuals and communities take to ensure they are inviting, not driving away, God's presence?

16. How does this chapter of Ezekiel influence your understanding of divine judgment?

17. If you were Ezekiel, how would you have felt witnessing this vision?

18. How does Ezekiel's reaction to the vision instruct us about the appropriate response to divine revelations?

19. How can we ensure that our places of worship remain filled with God's glory?

20. Given the symbolism in Ezekiel's vision, what parallels can you draw with other parts of the Bible where God's glory is seen departing or returning?

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