1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 20:2?

2. How does Ezekiel 20:2 demonstrate God's communication through His prophets today?

3. What role does Ezekiel play in conveying God's message in Ezekiel 20:2?

4. How does Ezekiel 20:2 connect to God's warnings in other prophetic books?

5. How can we discern God's voice in our lives like Ezekiel did?

6. What steps can we take to be receptive to God's messages today?

7. What is the significance of God speaking directly to Ezekiel in Ezekiel 20:2?

8. How does Ezekiel 20:2 reflect God's relationship with Israel?

9. Why does God choose Ezekiel as His messenger in Ezekiel 20:2?

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

11. What is the Dictation Theory of biblical inspiration?

12. What does spreading your garment over someone signify?

13. How do modern scholars address perceived moral and ethical issues surrounding the use of a personal tragedy (Ezekiel 24:15-24) as a prophetic sign?

14. How does Elijah's challenge to the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:21-24 align or conflict with other biblical teachings on monotheism?1. What can we learn from the elders' approach to seeking God's guidance in Ezekiel 20:2, and how can we apply this to our own prayer life?

2. How does the context of the Babylonian exile influence the interactions between Ezekiel and the elders of Israel?

3. In what ways does Ezekiel 20:2 challenge us to examine our own hearts for hidden idols or insincere motives?

4. How does the role of a prophet in the Old Testament compare to the role of spiritual leaders in the church today?

5. Reflect on a time when you sought God's guidance. How did your heart's condition affect the clarity or outcome of His response? How does this relate to the situation in Ezekiel 20:2?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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