Ezekiel 22:26
Her priests do violence to My law and profane My holy things. They make no distinction between the holy and the common, and they fail to distinguish between the clean and the unclean. They disregard My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 22:26?

2. How does Ezekiel 22:26 highlight the importance of distinguishing between holy and common?

3. In what ways can we ensure we "teach the difference" in our lives?

4. How does Ezekiel 22:26 connect with Leviticus 10:10 on holiness?

5. What steps can we take to avoid "violating My law" today?

6. How can church leaders today uphold the principles in Ezekiel 22:26?

7. How does Ezekiel 22:26 address the distinction between the holy and the common?

8. Why is the failure to teach the difference between clean and unclean significant in Ezekiel 22:26?

9. What does Ezekiel 22:26 reveal about the role of priests in ancient Israel?

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

11. Does the failure of priests to differentiate between the holy and profane in Ezekiel 22:26 conflict with other passages that claim Israel kept strict religious laws?

12. Why do the Gospel accounts of Jesus' trial contradict Jewish and Roman legal procedures?

13. Why label evil as good and good as evil?

14. What are the ancient paths mentioned in the Bible?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the failure of the priests in Ezekiel 22:26 reflect on the spiritual state of Israel, and what can we learn from this about the importance of godly leadership?

2. In what ways can we distinguish between the holy and the common in our daily lives, and why is this distinction important?

3. How does the neglect of the Sabbath in Ezekiel 22:26 relate to our understanding and observance of rest and worship today?

4. What are some modern-day examples of failing to uphold God's standards, and how can we address these issues within our communities?

5. How can we ensure that we are not only hearers of the Word but also doers, in light of the priests' failure to teach and live by God's law in Ezekiel 22:26?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?

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