Ezekiel 16:49
Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 16:49?

2. How does Ezekiel 16:49 define the sin of Sodom beyond sexual immorality?

3. What lessons can we learn from Sodom's "arrogance, abundance, and careless ease"?

4. How can we avoid the pitfalls of pride and neglecting the needy today?

5. What other scriptures warn against ignoring the needs of the poor?

6. How can our church actively address issues of pride and social injustice?

7. How does Ezekiel 16:49 redefine the sin of Sodom beyond sexual immorality?

8. Why does Ezekiel 16:49 emphasize pride and neglect of the poor as Sodom's sins?

9. How should Christians interpret the societal implications of Ezekiel 16:49 today?

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

11. Should the church accept practicing homosexuals as members?

12. Is homosexuality considered a sin in the Bible?

13. Is homosexuality considered sinful?

14. What is the meaning of Sodom and Gomorrah's destruction?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the description of Sodom's sins in Ezekiel 16:49 challenge common perceptions of what led to its destruction?

2. In what ways can pride manifest in a community, and how can it lead to neglecting the needs of others?

3. Reflect on a time when you had "plenty of food and comfortable security." How did you respond to the needs of those around you during that time?

4. How do the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 25:31-46 reinforce the message found in Ezekiel 16:49?

5. What practical steps can you take to ensure that you are supporting the poor and needy in your community, in line with the teachings of Ezekiel and other scriptures?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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