Ezekiel 25:17
I will execute great vengeance against them with furious reproof. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I lay My vengeance upon them.'"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 25:17?

2. How does Ezekiel 25:17 demonstrate God's justice and righteousness in judgment?

3. What does "execute great vengeance" reveal about God's character and holiness?

4. How can we apply the concept of divine retribution in our daily lives?

5. How does Ezekiel 25:17 connect with Romans 12:19 on vengeance?

6. What lessons on obedience can we learn from God's actions in Ezekiel 25:17?

7. What is the historical context of Ezekiel 25:17 in the Bible?

8. How does Ezekiel 25:17 reflect God's judgment and justice?

9. Why is Ezekiel 25:17 often misquoted in popular culture?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 25?

11. What fate awaits Edom according to biblical prophecies?

12. How does Ezekiel 25:15-17's pronouncement against the Philistines compare with other biblical and extra-biblical accounts of their demise?

13. In Ezekiel 25:12-14, is there verifiable evidence that Edom suffered the precise judgment described, or might this be an unfulfilled prophecy?

14. How do we explain the apparent lack of fulfillment of Ezekiel 37:21-22, which promises a unified kingdom under one ruler, given the continued dispersion and divisions of the Jewish people?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding God's vengeance in Ezekiel 25:17 shape our view of His character and justice?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of leaving vengeance to God in our personal lives, as seen in Romans 12:19?

3. How does the recognition of God's sovereignty in this passage encourage us in times of injustice or suffering?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure we are living in a way that acknowledges God's lordship, as the nations were called to do?

5. How can the themes of divine justice and repentance in Ezekiel 25:17 inspire us to share the gospel with others?1. How does Ezekiel 25 emphasize the consequences of gloating over another's misfortune?

2. Analyze the role of divine justice in this chapter.

3. How does God’s response to the actions of these nations reflect His character and relationship with Israel?

4. How do the prophecies against these nations underline the concept of cause and effect?

5. How can we apply the lessons from the actions of Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia in our daily lives?

6. If you were in the position of the Israelites, how would you feel about these prophecies?

7. How does the fate of these nations reinforce the idea that "what you sow, so shall you reap"?

8. In what ways can we see similar patterns of behavior in today’s society as exhibited by these nations towards Israel?

9. How can we ensure that we do not take joy in the misfortunes of others?

10. What does this chapter teach about the danger of harboring resentment and seeking revenge?

11. How does this chapter challenge our understanding of justice?

12. In your daily life, how can you cultivate the same kind of protective love for others that God demonstrated for Israel in this chapter?

13. How can the concept of divine justice be reconciled with the modern understanding of forgiveness and tolerance?

14. How should this chapter influence our attitudes towards those who wrong us?

15. How do these judgments demonstrate the sovereignty of God?

16. In today’s context, what can the response of these nations to Israel teach us about dealing with international relations?

17. How does the inevitable downfall of these nations shape our understanding of the consequences of unrighteousness?

18. In what ways can we use the lessons from this chapter to promote peace and harmony in our communities?

19. How does God's judgment function as a form of love and protection for His chosen people?

20. How can the principles in Ezekiel 25 guide us in confronting and responding to injustice in our present world?

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