Ezekiel 14:16
then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if these three men were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. They alone would be delivered, but the land would be desolate.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 14:16?

2. How does Ezekiel 14:16 emphasize individual responsibility for righteousness before God?

3. What does Ezekiel 14:16 teach about God's judgment and mercy balance?

4. How can Ezekiel 14:16 guide us in intercessory prayer for others?

5. Compare Ezekiel 14:16 with Genesis 18:32 on intercession and divine judgment.

6. How should Ezekiel 14:16 influence our understanding of personal accountability in faith?

7. How does Ezekiel 14:16 reflect God's judgment and mercy?

8. Why are Noah, Daniel, and Job mentioned in Ezekiel 14:16?

9. What does Ezekiel 14:16 reveal about individual righteousness?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 14?

11. What does the Bible say about God versus Satan?

12. How does Ezekiel’s teaching in chapter 14 align with or contradict the New Testament emphasis on personal responsibility for sin?

13. Jeremiah 14:7-9: How can a merciful God seemingly ignore the desperate pleas of His people in these verses?

14. What does believing in the Son of God mean?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the mention of Noah, Daniel, and Job in Ezekiel 14:16 emphasize the importance of personal righteousness?

2. In what ways does the concept of individual responsibility in Ezekiel 14:16 challenge or affirm your understanding of salvation and accountability?

3. How can the examples of Noah, Daniel, and Job inspire us to live righteously in a world that often opposes God's standards?

4. What are some practical steps you can take to ensure that your personal relationship with God is strong, even if those around you are not following Him?

5. How does the theme of desolation in Ezekiel 14:16 relate to the consequences of sin in your own life, and how can you seek restoration through repentance and faith?1. How does the issue of idolatry in Ezekiel's time relate to today's context? What are the "idols" in your life?

2. What does the presence of idols in the hearts of the Israelite elders say about hidden sins?

3. How does personal accountability play out in your life? Discuss the implications of the principle of individual accountability found in Ezekiel 14.

4. How can you apply God's call for repentance in your personal spiritual journey?

5. What do the examples of Noah, Daniel, and Job teach us about righteousness and God's judgment?

6. How does the concept of a 'remnant' apply in a contemporary setting, particularly in the Church?

7. Why do you think God chose to spare a remnant despite the idolatrous acts of the people?

8. How does God's judgment in this chapter resonate with His attribute of justice?

9. In what ways does God's sovereignty shine through this chapter?

10. How can the message of this chapter influence your interactions with the secular world?

11. How does the call to turn away from idols challenge your understanding of devotion to God?

12. How does the promise of a faithful remnant give hope in the face of impending judgment?

13. What are some practical ways you can ensure you're not straying from God in your daily life?

14. How does God's message to the elders of Israel encourage personal self-examination?

15. How do you perceive God’s simultaneous justice and mercy as expressed in Ezekiel 14?

16. How would you apply the lessons from this chapter in your role as a leader in your community or church?

17. What actions would you take if you discovered idolatrous practices within your faith community?

18. How does the concept of a 'faithful remnant' motivate you to stay committed to your faith?

19. How does the theme of divine judgment in this chapter shape your understanding of the consequences of unrepentant sin?

20. How can the image of a redeemable remnant inspire hope and courage in times of personal or collective crisis?

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