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

2. How does Ezekiel 20:20 emphasize the importance of keeping the Sabbath holy?

3. What does "a sign between Me and you" signify in Ezekiel 20:20?

4. How can honoring the Sabbath deepen our relationship with God today?

5. Connect Ezekiel 20:20 with Exodus 20:8-11 on Sabbath observance.

6. How can we practically "know that I am the LORD" through Sabbath observance?

7. What does Ezekiel 20:20 reveal about the importance of the Sabbath in God's covenant with Israel?

8. How does Ezekiel 20:20 emphasize the relationship between obedience and holiness?

9. Why is the Sabbath a sign between God and His people in Ezekiel 20:20?

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

11. What does 'Lord of the Sabbath' mean?

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. Matthew 12:9-14: Why does Jesus seem to disregard the command to rest on the Sabbath by healing someone, reportedly violating Exodus 20:8-10?

14. Is the Sabbath on Saturday or Sunday?1. How does the command to keep the Sabbath holy in Ezekiel 20:20 relate to the broader context of Israel's covenant with God?

2. In what ways can observing a day of rest and worship impact your relationship with God and others?

3. How does the concept of Sabbath rest in the Old Testament find fulfillment in the New Testament through Jesus Christ?

4. What practical steps can you take to ensure that you are keeping a day of rest and worship in your weekly routine?

5. How can the principles of Sabbath rest be applied to modern life, considering the demands and distractions we face 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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