Ezekiel 20:14
But I acted for the sake of My name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 20:14?

2. How does Ezekiel 20:14 illustrate God's concern for His holy name?

3. What actions can we take to honor God's name in our lives?

4. How does God's protection of His name connect to the Lord's Prayer?

5. Why is God's reputation among nations important in Ezekiel 20:14?

6. How can we ensure our actions reflect God's holiness to others?

7. Why did God prioritize His name's reputation over Israel's actions in Ezekiel 20:14?

8. How does Ezekiel 20:14 reflect God's character and justice?

9. What historical context influenced God's decision in Ezekiel 20:14?

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

11. What role does Iran play in biblical prophecy?

12. How does the prophecy of a coalition of nations in Ezekiel 38:5-6 align or conflict with other biblical prophecies of end-time alliances?

13. What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?

14. In Ezekiel 30:4-5, how can we verify that the specific nations named were actually affected as dramatically as the prophecy indicates, given limited historical records?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding God's concern for His name influence the way we live our daily lives?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our actions reflect positively on God's reputation among those who do not know Him?

3. How does God's patience with Israel encourage us in our own spiritual journey?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to be better witnesses to those around us, reflecting God's character?

5. How can we trust in God's sovereign plan when we face challenges or witness disobedience in the world?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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