1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 20:23?

2. How does Ezekiel 20:23 demonstrate God's response to Israel's disobedience?

3. What does "scatter them among the nations" reveal about God's judgment?

4. How can Ezekiel 20:23 guide us in understanding God's holiness and justice?

5. What lessons from Ezekiel 20:23 apply to maintaining faithfulness in our lives?

6. How does Ezekiel 20:23 connect with God's covenant promises in Deuteronomy?

7. Why did God swear to scatter the Israelites in Ezekiel 20:23?

8. How does Ezekiel 20:23 reflect God's judgment and mercy?

9. What historical events fulfill the prophecy in Ezekiel 20:23?

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

11. How do claims in Ezekiel 36 about Israel's future prosperity reconcile with other biblical passages that predict ongoing hardship for the same people?

12. What does 'Strike the Shepherd, Sheep Scatter' mean?

13. In Ezekiel 11:16, how can the claimed scattering be reconciled with the limited archaeological and historical evidence for a mass dispersion at that specific time?

14. If animal sacrifices were central (Leviticus 17), why does archaeological evidence not consistently support such frequent rituals across the entire region?1. How does the context of the wilderness journey help us understand the significance of God's oath in Ezekiel 20:23?

2. In what ways do the themes of scattering and gathering appear throughout the Bible, and what do they teach us about God's character?

3. How can we apply the lessons of Israel's disobedience and God's judgment to our personal walk with God today?

4. What role does repentance play in the account of judgment and restoration found in the prophetic books?

5. How can we ensure that we are taking God's promises seriously in our daily lives, both His promises of blessing and of discipline?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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