1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 16:21?

2. How does Ezekiel 16:21 illustrate the consequences of idolatry in our lives today?

3. What does sacrificing children to idols reveal about Israel's spiritual state in Ezekiel?

4. How can Ezekiel 16:21 guide us in protecting our families from modern idols?

5. What scriptural connections exist between Ezekiel 16:21 and the First Commandment?

6. How can we apply the lessons from Ezekiel 16:21 to our daily worship?

7. How does Ezekiel 16:21 reflect God's view on child sacrifice in ancient Israel?

8. What historical evidence supports the practices condemned in Ezekiel 16:21?

9. How does Ezekiel 16:21 challenge modern views on the sanctity of life?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 16?

11. What does the Bible say about child sacrifice?

12. How credible is the depiction of widespread child sacrifice in Ezekiel 16:20-21, given limited archaeological evidence for such practices in Jerusalem?

13. In 2 Samuel 21:5-6, why does David permit the execution of Saul's descendants if Deuteronomy 24:16 forbids punishing children for a parent's wrongdoing?

14. How can 2 Chronicles 28:3 claim child sacrifice occurred without any clear archeological evidence?1. How does the practice of child sacrifice in Ezekiel 16:21 reflect the broader issue of idolatry in Israel, and what modern forms of idolatry might we need to guard against?

2. In what ways does the sanctity of life, as emphasized in this passage, challenge our current cultural attitudes towards life and human dignity?

3. How can we ensure that our worship remains pure and focused on God, avoiding the pitfalls of idolatry that the Israelites fell into?

4. What steps can we take to remain faithful to our covenant relationship with God, as opposed to the unfaithfulness demonstrated by the Israelites?

5. How does understanding God's grief over sin in this passage deepen our appreciation for His grace and forgiveness offered through Christ?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?

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