1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 20:18?

2. How can we avoid following "the statutes of your fathers" today?

3. What lessons can we learn from Ezekiel 20:18 about generational sin?

4. How does Ezekiel 20:18 connect with the commandment to honor parents?

5. In what ways can we discern God's guidance over cultural traditions?

6. How can Ezekiel 20:18 inspire us to seek God's will over human customs?

7. What does Ezekiel 20:18 reveal about God's expectations for the new generation of Israelites?

8. How does Ezekiel 20:18 challenge the authority of parental traditions?

9. Why does God warn against following ancestors' statutes in Ezekiel 20:18?

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

11. Ezekiel 20:25 mentions God giving Israel “statutes that were not good”; how does this align with the concept of a just and unchanging God elsewhere in Scripture?

12. Ezekiel 18:20 - If individuals alone bear their own guilt, how do we reconcile this with Exodus 20:5, which speaks of generational punishment?

13. In Ezekiel 20:5-8, how credible is the claim that the Israelites rebelled immediately after God's promise to deliver them from Egypt, given the differing details in Exodus?

14. What are the 'not good' statutes in Ezekiel 20:25?1. What are some modern-day "idols" that can distract us from our relationship with God, and how can we guard against them?

2. How can we learn from the mistakes of previous generations to strengthen our faith and obedience to God?

3. In what ways can we ensure that we are not merely following religious traditions but truly living out God’s commands?

4. How does the concept of a "spiritual wilderness" apply to our lives today, and what can we learn from the Israelites' experience?

5. How can we actively influence the next generation to follow God, avoiding the pitfalls of past disobedience?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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