"Son of man, confront Jerusalem with her abominations Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 16:2? 2. How does Ezekiel 16:2 illustrate God's view on Israel's spiritual unfaithfulness? 3. What lessons can modern believers learn from Israel's actions in Ezekiel 16:2? 4. How does Ezekiel 16:2 connect with God's covenant promises in the Old Testament? 5. In what ways can we avoid the sins described in Ezekiel 16:2 today? 6. How does Ezekiel 16:2 challenge us to examine our spiritual faithfulness to God? 7. What is the historical context of Ezekiel 16:2 in Israel's history? 8. How does Ezekiel 16:2 reflect God's relationship with Israel? 9. What is the significance of the metaphor used in Ezekiel 16:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 16? 11. Ezekiel 18 - Does any historical or archaeological evidence indicate that Israel ever fully practiced individual accountability rather than communal guilt? 12. Why didn't Jesus return as He promised His disciples? 13. Is there any evidence that Ezekiel 15 was edited or added later, indicating multiple sources or authors? 14. In 2 Chronicles 25:4, how can Amaziah's execution of his father's assassins yet sparing their children be reconciled with other Old Testament commands on punishment and inheritance of guilt? Discussion Questions 1. What are some modern-day "abominations" that might parallel those confronted in Jerusalem, and how can we address them in our own lives?2. How does understanding the covenant relationship between God and Israel help us appreciate our own relationship with God through Christ? 3. In what ways can we ensure that our hearts remain faithful to God and avoid spiritual adultery? 4. How does the concept of God's righteous judgment influence our understanding of His character and our response to sin? 5. What steps can we take to foster a spirit of repentance and restoration in our personal and communal spiritual lives?1. How do you interpret God's depiction of Jerusalem's humble beginnings in verses 1-5? 2. How does the allegory of God's care for Jerusalem in verses 6-14 apply to your personal life? 3. What actions led Jerusalem into spiritual adultery as per verses 15-34? 4. How do you reconcile God's love and the severe judgement He pronounces in verses 35-52? 5. What similarities do you see between Jerusalem's sins and those of Sodom and Samaria in verses 53-58? 6. How does the promise of restoration in verses 59-63 offer hope for the future? 7. What are some practical ways you can avoid spiritual adultery in your own life? 8. How do you think Jerusalem's betrayal mirrors our own unfaithfulness to God? 9. How can we apply the lessons from Jerusalem's mistakes to modern society? 10. How does this chapter contribute to your understanding of God's justice? 11. How does God's promise of restoration despite severe judgment resonate with you? 12. How does the concept of covenant in this chapter relate to your relationship with God? 13. How does the promise of restoration reflect on God’s character and promises to us today? 14. In your life, how have you seen God's faithfulness in the midst of your failures? 15. How can you apply the themes of grace and redemption in this chapter to your everyday life? 16. How can this chapter influence our response to sin and rebellion in our society today? 17. How does the parable of Jerusalem’s unfaithfulness challenge you in your walk with God? 18. What steps can we take to ensure that we are not spiritually adulterous as Jerusalem was? 19. How does the promise of God's forgiveness and restoration inspire you? 20. How can we show gratitude for God's faithfulness and blessings in our lives? Links Ezekiel 16:2 NIVEzekiel 16:2 NLT Ezekiel 16:2 ESV Ezekiel 16:2 NASB Ezekiel 16:2 KJV Ezekiel 16:2 Commentaries Bible Hub |



