1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 22:17?

2. How does Ezekiel 22:17 illustrate God's refining process for His people today?

3. What impurities in our lives might God be calling us to remove?

4. How can we apply the concept of refining to our spiritual growth?

5. What other scriptures discuss God's refining or purification of His people?

6. How can we support each other in spiritual refinement and growth?

7. What is the significance of the furnace imagery in Ezekiel 22:17-22?

8. How does Ezekiel 22:17 reflect God's judgment on Israel?

9. What historical events might Ezekiel 22:17 be referencing?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 22?

11. Why does God prohibit David from building the temple in 2 Samuel 7 yet allow Solomon to do so, raising questions of consistency in divine commands?

12. What are the Names and Titles of God?

13. Was the Word present at the beginning?

14. Why does 1 Chronicles 17:3-4 reverse Nathan's initial approval (17:2) for David to build the temple, and does this indicate an inconsistency?1. How does understanding the historical context of the Babylonian exile enhance our comprehension of Ezekiel's prophecies?

2. In what ways does Ezekiel's role as a prophet inform our understanding of how God communicates with His people?

3. How can we apply the concept of God's sovereignty and justice, as seen in Ezekiel, to our current lives and situations?

4. What parallels can we draw between the call to repentance in Ezekiel's time and the messages to the churches in Revelation?

5. How can we ensure that we are responsive to God's word today, as the Israelites were called to be through Ezekiel's prophecies?1. What does Ezekiel 22 reveal about God's attitude towards sin?

2. Discuss the specific sins of Israel mentioned in verses 1-12. How do these manifest in today's society?

3. What does God's judgment as described in verses 13-16 signify about His character and response to unrepentance?

4. How does the metaphor of Israel as 'dross' in verses 17-22 apply to personal and collective purity in our own lives?

5. What roles did the prophets, priests, and princes play in Israel's moral decay according to verses 23-31?

6. How does the failure of leadership in Israel parallel issues in today's world?

7. How can we 'stand in the gap' in our communities like the person God was seeking in verse 30?

8. What can we learn about personal responsibility and social justice from Ezekiel 22?

9. Discuss the relationship between idolatry and social injustice as presented in Ezekiel 22.

10. How do you reconcile God’s love and mercy with the harsh judgment described in this chapter?

11. How does Ezekiel 22 challenge you to address systemic injustice in today's society?

12. What lessons does Ezekiel 22 offer for modern-day religious leaders?

13. How can we apply the teachings of Ezekiel 22 to maintain a righteous society?

14. What actions might lead a society to become 'dross' in the eyes of God, as described in Ezekiel 22?

15. How can you contribute to preventing societal decay and promoting justice, as outlined in Ezekiel 22?

16. How does the concept of 'standing in the gap' apply to your role in family, work, or community settings?

17. How does Ezekiel 22 influence your understanding of the consequences of national and personal sin?

18. Given the severe consequences of Israel's sin, what steps can individuals and societies take to avert God's judgment?

19. How should the lessons from Ezekiel 22 shape our prayers for our nation and leaders?

20. How does this chapter challenge your personal lifestyle, beliefs, and practices in relation to social justice and righteousness?

Ezekiel 22:17 NIV
Ezekiel 22:17 NLT
Ezekiel 22:17 ESV
Ezekiel 22:17 NASB
Ezekiel 22:17 KJV

Ezekiel 22:17 Commentaries

Bible Hub