Ezekiel 16:22
And in all your abominations and acts of prostitution, you did not remember the days of your youth when you were naked and bare, wallowing in your own blood.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 16:22?

2. How does Ezekiel 16:22 highlight the importance of remembering God's past mercies?

3. What does "days of your youth" symbolize in Ezekiel 16:22?

4. How can we avoid forgetting God's blessings as warned in Ezekiel 16:22?

5. Connect Ezekiel 16:22 with Deuteronomy 8:11-14 on remembering God's provisions.

6. How can reflecting on past sins help us grow spiritually today?

7. How does Ezekiel 16:22 reflect God's view on Israel's spiritual unfaithfulness?

8. What historical context is essential to understanding Ezekiel 16:22?

9. How does Ezekiel 16:22 challenge modern views on sin and repentance?

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

11. What does the Bible say about child sacrifice?

12. What does the Bible, including Jesus, say about homosexuality?

13. In Hosea 9:1, what evidence supports or disputes Israel's alleged widespread idolatry as described here?

14. Is homosexuality considered sinful?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Ezekiel 16:22 challenge you to remember God's past faithfulness in your life?

2. In what ways might modern believers be guilty of spiritual adultery, and how can we guard against it?

3. How can reflecting on our "days of youth" or spiritual beginnings help us maintain humility and dependence on God?

4. What steps can you take to ensure that you remain faithful to your covenant relationship with God?

5. How do the themes in Ezekiel 16:22 connect with the message to the church in Revelation 2:4-5, and what practical applications can you draw from this connection?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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