Ezekiel 14:20
then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. Their righteousness could deliver only themselves.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 14:20?

2. How does Ezekiel 14:20 emphasize personal responsibility in one's faith journey?

3. What does Ezekiel 14:20 teach about the limits of intercessory prayer?

4. How can Ezekiel 14:20 inspire us to pursue personal righteousness today?

5. What connections exist between Ezekiel 14:20 and the story of Noah?

6. How does Ezekiel 14:20 challenge our understanding of salvation and accountability?

7. How does Ezekiel 14:20 challenge the concept of individual righteousness and salvation?

8. Why are Noah, Daniel, and Job specifically mentioned in Ezekiel 14:20?

9. What does Ezekiel 14:20 imply about the power of intercessory prayer?

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

11. If God judges individual hearts, why does Ezekiel 14:13–20 depict whole communities being punished for the sins of a few?

12. How can the mention of 'Noah, Daniel, and Job' in Ezekiel 14:14 be reconciled with their differing historical timelines?

13. Does the inclusion of Daniel in Ezekiel 14:14 suggest an anachronism, since the historical Daniel may have been a contemporary of Ezekiel?

14. How does Ezekiel's teaching in chapter 14 align with or contradict the New Testament emphasis on personal responsibility for sin?
Discussion Questions
1. How do the lives of Noah, Daniel, and Job illustrate the concept of personal righteousness, and what can we learn from their examples?

2. In what ways does Ezekiel 14:20 challenge the idea that the righteousness of a few can save a community or nation? How does this apply to our current context?

3. How can we balance the understanding of God's justice with His mercy when considering the limits of intercession as seen in Ezekiel 14:20?

4. Reflect on a time when you faced adversity. How can the faithfulness of Noah, Daniel, and Job inspire you to remain steadfast in your own trials?

5. Considering the call to repentance in Ezekiel's message, what steps can you take to ensure that your personal and communal life aligns with God's will? How can other scriptures support this journey?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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