Ezekiel 20:32
When you say, 'Let us be like the nations, like the peoples of the lands, serving wood and stone,' what you have in mind will never come to pass.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 20:32?

2. How does Ezekiel 20:32 warn against adopting pagan practices and beliefs today?

3. What does Ezekiel 20:32 reveal about God's response to Israel's rebellious desires?

4. How can Ezekiel 20:32 guide Christians in resisting cultural pressures today?

5. Compare Ezekiel 20:32 with Romans 12:2 on conforming to worldly standards.

6. How can we ensure our desires align with God's will, per Ezekiel 20:32?

7. What does Ezekiel 20:32 reveal about God's response to Israel's idolatry?

8. How does Ezekiel 20:32 challenge the concept of free will in religious decisions?

9. Why does God reject Israel's desire to be like other nations in Ezekiel 20:32?

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. How does the promise of eventual restoration in Ezekiel 20:40-44 stand up to skepticism when some prophecies appear to have remained unfulfilled from a historical standpoint?

13. (Revelation 20:7-8) Who are Gog and Magog historically, and why is there no clear archeological evidence of such an end-times battle?

14. Is there any historical or archaeological evidence that Ezekiel 37:12-14 was fulfilled by actual physical resurrections in Israel's past?
Discussion Questions
1. What are some modern-day "idols" that can tempt believers to conform to the world, and how can we guard against them?

2. How does understanding God's sovereignty in Ezekiel 20:32 provide comfort and assurance in times of temptation?

3. In what ways can believers today live out the call to be distinct from the world, as seen in 1 Peter 2:9?

4. How does Romans 12:2 challenge us to renew our minds and resist conformity to worldly patterns?

5. Reflect on a time when you were tempted to follow the crowd. How did you respond, and what biblical principles can guide you in similar situations in the future?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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