Ezekiel 16:47
And you not only walked in their ways and practiced their abominations, but soon you were more depraved than they were.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 16:47?

2. How does Ezekiel 16:47 illustrate the consequences of following ungodly examples?

3. What lessons can we learn from Israel's actions in Ezekiel 16:47?

4. How does Ezekiel 16:47 connect with warnings in other prophetic books?

5. How can we avoid repeating the sins mentioned in Ezekiel 16:47 today?

6. What steps can we take to ensure we "walked in their ways"?

7. How does Ezekiel 16:47 reflect on the moral decline of Israel compared to its neighbors?

8. What historical context influenced the message in Ezekiel 16:47?

9. How does Ezekiel 16:47 challenge modern Christian views on sin and judgment?

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

11. How does the severe condemnation of these idolatries in Ezekiel 8 align or conflict with other biblical accounts of tolerating foreign gods?

12. Ezekiel 18:24 - If a righteous person can lose all previous righteousness by turning away, how does this align with other Bible passages that suggest salvation or favor is more secure?

13. How does Ezekiel 16:46-48 align with historical records that do not portray Sodom or Samaria as more righteous than Jerusalem?

14. How can 2 Kings 16:3 be reconciled with a supposedly just God if Ahaz is recorded as sacrificing his own son?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the comparison to Sodom and Samaria in Ezekiel 16:47 challenge our understanding of sin and judgment?

2. In what ways can we guard against spiritual complacency in our own lives, as warned in this passage?

3. How does the theme of repentance in Ezekiel 16 relate to the broader biblical account of redemption?

4. What lessons can we learn from Ezekiel's role as a prophet in terms of speaking truth and calling others to accountability?

5. How can we apply the concept of "comparative righteousness" to our daily walk with God, ensuring we align with His standards rather than those of the world?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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