Ezekiel 20:46
"Son of man, set your face toward the south, preach against it, and prophesy against the forest of the Negev.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 20:46?

2. How does Ezekiel 20:46 emphasize God's sovereignty over all creation and nations?

3. What is the significance of the "south" in Ezekiel 20:46's prophetic message?

4. How can Ezekiel 20:46 inspire believers to heed God's warnings today?

5. Connect Ezekiel 20:46 with other biblical instances of divine judgment on nations.

6. How should Ezekiel 20:46 influence our understanding of God's justice and mercy?

7. What does Ezekiel 20:46 symbolize with the south, forest, and fire imagery?

8. How does Ezekiel 20:46 relate to God's judgment on Israel?

9. Why does God use nature imagery in Ezekiel 20:46?

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

11. Where is Beersheba mentioned in the Bible?

12. Ezekiel 46:9 mandates worshipers to enter and exit by different gates; is there any archaeological trace of such an architectural arrangement in known temple ruins?

13. In Ezekiel 21:3-4, how can God threaten to destroy both the righteous and the wicked without contradicting other texts that portray Him as just?

14. Did God create the realm known as hell?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Ezekiel's role as a prophet challenge us to speak truth in our own lives today?

2. What can we learn from the symbolism of the "forest of the Negev" about how God views His people?

3. In what ways does the theme of judgment in Ezekiel 20:46 connect with the messages to the churches in Revelation 2-3?

4. How can we apply the lessons of obedience and repentance from this passage to our daily walk with God?

5. Reflect on a time when you felt called to deliver a difficult truth. How did you handle it, and what can you learn from Ezekiel's example?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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