1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 12:2?

2. How does Ezekiel 12:2 describe the spiritual state of the Israelites?

3. What does "eyes to see but do not see" imply about spiritual blindness?

4. How can we avoid becoming like those described in Ezekiel 12:2?

5. What other scriptures warn against ignoring God's messages and signs?

6. How can we cultivate spiritual awareness in our daily lives?

7. Why does Ezekiel 12:2 describe people as having "eyes to see but do not see"?

8. How does Ezekiel 12:2 challenge the concept of spiritual blindness in believers?

9. What historical context led to the message in Ezekiel 12:2?

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

11. What does spiritual blindness mean?

12. In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?

13. Ezekiel 2:1-2: How can a literal 'Spirit' physically enter Ezekiel, and is there any natural or historical explanation for such an event?

14. Is there any evidence that Ezekiel 15 was edited or added later, indicating multiple sources or authors?1. How does Ezekiel's role as a prophet during the Babylonian exile inform our understanding of his message in Ezekiel 12:2?

2. In what ways can spiritual blindness and deafness manifest in our lives today, and how can we guard against it?

3. How do the themes of rebellion and spiritual insensitivity in Ezekiel 12:2 connect with Jesus' teachings in the New Testament?

4. What practical steps can we take to ensure we are not part of a "rebellious house" but are instead responsive to God's Word?

5. How can we rely on the Holy Spirit to enhance our spiritual perception and understanding of God's will for our lives?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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