1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 20:25?

2. How does Ezekiel 20:25 illustrate consequences of Israel's disobedience to God's laws?

3. What does "statutes that were not good" reveal about God's judgment in Ezekiel?

4. How can we discern God's will to avoid "ordinances by which they could not live"?

5. Compare Ezekiel 20:25 with Romans 1:24-28 regarding God allowing human choices.

6. How can we apply Ezekiel 20:25 to ensure alignment with God's righteous statutes?

7. Why would God give "statutes that were not good" in Ezekiel 20:25?

8. How does Ezekiel 20:25 align with God's nature as just and loving?

9. What historical context explains the "laws by which they could not live" in Ezekiel 20:25?

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

11. What are the "not good" statutes in Ezekiel 20:25?

12. 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?

13. What are the key themes in Ezekiel's life story?

14. What are the 'not good' statutes in Ezekiel 20:25?1. How does understanding the historical context of the Babylonian exile help us interpret Ezekiel 20:25?

2. In what ways can we see the principle of being "given over" to our desires in today's world, and how can we guard against it?

3. How do the consequences faced by the Israelites for their disobedience serve as a warning for us today?

4. What are some "statutes" or beliefs in our culture that might lead us away from God's truth, and how can we discern them?

5. How can we apply the lessons from Ezekiel 20:25 to ensure we are living according to God's good statutes and ordinances?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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