1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 14:5?

2. How does Ezekiel 14:5 reveal God's desire for Israel's repentance and faithfulness?

3. What idols today might cause our hearts to be "estranged" from God?

4. How can Ezekiel 14:5 guide us in identifying personal spiritual idols?

5. What steps can we take to align our hearts with God's will?

6. How does Ezekiel 14:5 connect with the First Commandment in Exodus 20:3?

7. What does Ezekiel 14:5 reveal about God's relationship with Israel's idolatry?

8. How does Ezekiel 14:5 challenge the concept of free will?

9. Why does God desire to "seize the hearts" of the Israelites in Ezekiel 14:5?

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

11. Should you not flee from temptation and idolatry?

12. In Ezekiel 20:5-8, how credible is the claim that the Israelites rebelled immediately after God's promise to deliver them from Egypt, given the differing details in Exodus?

13. In 1 Corinthians 8:10-12, how is the idea of 'wounding a weak conscience' consistent with a broader biblical worldview that heavily focuses on personal responsibility for sin?

14. What is the definition and meaning of idolatry?1. What are some modern-day idols that can lead us away from God, and how can we identify them in our lives?

2. How does understanding the historical context of the Babylonian exile help us grasp the seriousness of Israel's idolatry?

3. In what ways can we ensure that our hearts are fully devoted to God, as He desires?

4. How do the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament reinforce the message of Ezekiel 14:5 regarding idolatry and devotion?

5. Reflect on a time when you felt estranged from God. What steps did you take, or can you take, to restore that relationship?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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