Your older sister was Samaria, who lived with her daughters to your north; and your younger sister was Sodom, who lived with her daughters to your south. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 16:46? 2. How does Ezekiel 16:46 illustrate the consequences of turning from God's ways? 3. What lessons can we learn from the comparison to "your elder sister Samaria"? 4. How does Ezekiel 16:46 connect to the theme of repentance in Scripture? 5. In what ways can we avoid the sins mentioned in Ezekiel 16:46? 6. How does this verse challenge us to examine our spiritual faithfulness today? 7. How does Ezekiel 16:46 relate to the historical context of Jerusalem's neighbors? 8. What is the significance of Sodom and Samaria in Ezekiel 16:46? 9. How does Ezekiel 16:46 challenge the perception of Israel's righteousness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 16? 11. What is the meaning of Sodom and Gomorrah's destruction? 12. How does Ezekiel 16:46-48 align with historical records that do not portray Sodom or Samaria as more righteous than Jerusalem? 13. If Genesis 19:8 is taken at face value, why would Lot offer his daughters to the mob instead of protecting them? 14. How does Hosea 11:8-9's portrayal of divine compassion align with Old Testament passages describing God's severe judgments? Discussion Questions 1. How does the comparison to Samaria and Sodom in Ezekiel 16:46 challenge your understanding of Jerusalem's spiritual state?2. In what ways can spiritual complacency manifest in a believer's life today, and how can we guard against it? 3. Reflect on the role of community influence as seen in the "daughters" of Samaria and Sodom. How can you positively impact your community for Christ? 4. Considering the consequences faced by Samaria and Sodom, what steps can you take to ensure that idolatry does not take root in your life? 5. How does the call to repentance in Ezekiel 16 encourage you to seek God's forgiveness and restoration in areas where you may have strayed?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 16:46 NIVEzekiel 16:46 NLT Ezekiel 16:46 ESV Ezekiel 16:46 NASB Ezekiel 16:46 KJV Ezekiel 16:46 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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