1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 20:35?

2. How does Ezekiel 20:35 illustrate God's desire for personal accountability and judgment?

3. What does "wilderness of the nations" symbolize in Ezekiel 20:35?

4. How can we prepare for God's judgment as described in Ezekiel 20:35?

5. How does Ezekiel 20:35 connect to God's covenant promises in the Old Testament?

6. What personal actions can reflect obedience to God's call in Ezekiel 20:35?

7. What does Ezekiel 20:35 mean by "wilderness of the nations"?

8. How does Ezekiel 20:35 relate to God's judgment and mercy?

9. What historical context surrounds Ezekiel 20:35?

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

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

12. Why would a just God, as portrayed in Ezekiel 35, enact collective punishment on entire generations of Edom?

13. Why would God forbid Ezekiel from mourning his wife's death (Ezekiel 24:15-18), and how does this command reconcile with the Bible's portrayal of divine compassion?

14. In Ezekiel 29:9-12, the prophecy states that Egypt will be desolate for 40 years; why is there no clear historical record of such a period?1. How does the concept of the "wilderness of the nations" in Ezekiel 20:35 relate to the Israelites' original wilderness experience after the Exodus?

2. In what ways does the idea of being judged "face to face" with God challenge or encourage you in your personal walk with Him?

3. How can we see God's grace and desire for restoration even in the midst of judgment, as depicted in Ezekiel 20:35?

4. What are some "wilderness" experiences in your life that have led to spiritual growth or transformation?

5. How can the themes of judgment and restoration in Ezekiel 20:35 be connected to the promise of the new covenant in Jeremiah 31:31-34?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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