1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 20:17?

2. How does Ezekiel 20:17 demonstrate God's mercy despite Israel's rebellion?

3. What does "My eye spared them" reveal about God's character?

4. How can we apply God's patience in Ezekiel 20:17 to our lives today?

5. Connect Ezekiel 20:17 with another instance of God's mercy in the Old Testament.

6. How should God's restraint in Ezekiel 20:17 influence our interactions with others?

7. How does Ezekiel 20:17 reflect God's mercy despite Israel's rebellion?

8. Why did God choose not to destroy Israel according to Ezekiel 20:17?

9. What does Ezekiel 20:17 reveal about God's patience with His people?

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

11. What does 'Judgment Begins at the House of God' mean?

12. How can Ezekiel 37:25-28's everlasting covenant and sanctuary be understood when there seems to be no clear historical or present-day fulfillment matching this depiction?

13. Ezekiel 33:17 - If God's ways are truly just, why do we see instances of collective punishment and suffering elsewhere in Scripture?

14. What is the plot of Kingdom of Darkness?1. How does God's mercy in Ezekiel 20:17 encourage you in your personal walk with Him, especially when you face your own failures?

2. In what ways can the account of the Israelites in the wilderness serve as a warning and a lesson for modern believers?

3. How can you apply the concept of God's unfailing mercy in your relationships with others?

4. What are some practical steps you can take to ensure that you are obedient to God, avoiding the mistakes of the Israelites?

5. How do other scriptures, such as those in the New Testament, reinforce the message of God's mercy found in Ezekiel 20:17?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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