1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 20:1?

2. What does Ezekiel 20:1 reveal about seeking God's guidance through prophets?

3. How does Ezekiel 20:1 demonstrate the importance of approaching God with sincerity?

4. Connect Ezekiel 20:1 with other instances of Israel seeking prophetic counsel.

5. How can we ensure our motives align with God's will when seeking guidance?

6. What lessons from Ezekiel 20:1 apply to our prayer life today?

7. Why did the elders of Israel seek guidance from God in Ezekiel 20:1?

8. What historical context surrounds the events in Ezekiel 20:1?

9. How does Ezekiel 20:1 reflect the relationship between God and Israel?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 20?

11. What are the Bible's teachings on disrespect?

12. In Ezekiel 20:12-13, the Sabbath is presented as a sign between God and Israel. Why is this sign rarely mentioned in other biblical narratives of the same events?

13. Ezekiel 34:2 - How can we verify historically or archaeologically that corrupt leaders were truly the 'shepherds' described here?

14. What are the consequences of a father's past actions?1. What does the approach of the elders in Ezekiel 20:1 teach us about the importance of sincerity in our relationship with God?

2. How can we ensure that our inquiries of God are genuine and not hindered by hidden sin or idolatry?

3. In what ways does the historical context of the Babylonian exile influence the message of Ezekiel 20:1?

4. How does the response of God to the elders in Ezekiel 20:1 compare to His response to similar inquiries in other parts of Scripture, such as Ezekiel 14:1-3?

5. What lessons can we learn from the role of the elders in this passage about the responsibilities of spiritual leadership today?1. How does the recounting of Israel's history of rebellion serve as a cautionary tale for us today?

2. What can we learn about God's character through His interactions with Israel in this chapter?

3. How do you see God's mercy and judgement balancing each other in Ezekiel 20?

4. What does the concept of the Sabbath represent in this chapter and how can it be applied today?

5. How do the elders of Israel approach Ezekiel and how does their attitude reflect the state of their relationship with God?

6. Why does God repeatedly hold back His full wrath despite Israel's constant rebellion?

7. How does God's promise of future restoration reflect His ultimate plans for humanity?

8. In what ways might we be guilty of idolatry in our modern context?

9. How does God's response to Israel's rebellion in Babylon apply to our lives when we find ourselves in 'exile' situations?

10. What can we learn from God's strategy of discipline and promise of restoration in guiding our own actions and life choices?

11. How does the final verse (Ezekiel 20:44) inspire you and why?

12. In what ways does Israel's loathing of their past actions after God's judgment mirror personal regret and repentance?

13. How can the concept of purification mentioned in the chapter be applied in our spiritual journey today?

14. What do you think it means to serve God with a "whole heart" as stated in the final section?

15. In what ways does this chapter challenge your understanding of God's justice and mercy?

16. How can the history of Israel's disobedience serve as a mirror for our own spiritual state?

17. What parallels can be drawn between Israel's rebellion and the moral and spiritual state of society today?

18. How does God's promise of restoration in this chapter encourage you in times of personal struggle?

19. What steps can you take to avoid falling into the patterns of rebellion displayed by the Israelites?

20. In what ways can we take lessons from Israel's history to build a more faithful and obedient relationship with God today?

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