1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 12:16?

2. How does Ezekiel 12:16 demonstrate God's mercy amidst judgment?

3. What lessons can we learn from the spared remnant in Ezekiel 12:16?

4. How does Ezekiel 12:16 connect to God's covenant promises in the Old Testament?

5. In what ways can we apply the concept of a remnant today?

6. How does Ezekiel 12:16 encourage repentance and faithfulness in our lives?

7. What does Ezekiel 12:16 reveal about God's purpose for sparing a remnant?

8. How does Ezekiel 12:16 challenge our understanding of divine justice and mercy?

9. Why does God choose to spare some in Ezekiel 12:16 despite widespread judgment?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 12?

11. Who are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?

12. Are there any archaeological findings that confirm the severe judgments (famine, wild beasts, sword, plague) predicted in Ezekiel 14:13-21?

13. In Ezekiel 5:11-12, how can we reconcile the promised devastating punishment (famine, sword, and scattering) with accounts from other biblical or secular sources?

14. Jeremiah 34:11-17 - How does God's condemnation of re-enslavement align with other passages where slavery was permitted (e.g., Leviticus 25)?1. How does the concept of a remnant in Ezekiel 12:16 reflect God's character and His plans for His people?

2. In what ways can the consequences faced by the Israelites serve as a warning for us today?

3. How does the preservation of a remnant relate to the New Testament understanding of the church?

4. What are some practical ways we can be witnesses of God's truth and grace in our own communities?

5. How can we find hope and assurance in God's promises, even when facing difficult circumstances or discipline?1. How does the use of physical symbolism in Ezekiel’s prophetic actions enhance the message God is trying to convey?

2. What does the Prince of Jerusalem's blindness symbolize in the context of Israel's situation?

3. How does the image of trembling and shaking while eating and drinking reflect the emotional state of Jerusalem's inhabitants during the siege?

4. Why do you think the people of Israel had a hard time believing Ezekiel's prophecies?

5. In what ways are we sometimes blind to God's warnings in our own lives, similar to the people of Jerusalem?

6. How can we discern and respond to God's warnings in our present day living?

7. In verse 12:28, God stresses that His words will no longer be delayed. What does this reveal about God’s nature?

8. How might the story of Israel's disbelief and consequent judgment influence our understanding of the importance of faith and obedience?

9. Reflect on a situation where you experienced the consequences of ignoring a warning. How does that relate to the narrative in Ezekiel 12?

10. Discuss a time in your life when you felt like you were in "exile" and how your faith played a role during that period.

11. In what ways does Ezekiel 12's narrative of judgment and exile challenge or reinforce your understanding of God’s justice?

12. What lessons can we learn from the Israelites' response to Ezekiel's prophecies, and how can we apply these lessons to our lives?

13. How can we maintain hope and faith during times of trouble, as represented by the impending siege in this chapter?

14. In what ways does society today mimic the skepticism of the Israelites towards prophetic warnings?

15. How does understanding the context and historical backdrop of Ezekiel 12 deepen your interpretation of its message?

16. If you were in Ezekiel's position, how would you handle the task of delivering an unpopular message?

17. How does God's patience and repeated warnings before executing judgment reflect His character?

18. Can you identify contemporary 'prophets' or warnings that we, as a society, might be ignoring?

19. How can the recurring theme of exile throughout the Bible inform our understanding of God's discipline?

20. In the face of imminent doom, how can one cultivate an attitude of repentance and obedience, as opposed to denial and rebellion like the Israelites?

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