Ezekiel 28:24
For the people of Israel will no longer face a pricking brier or a painful thorn from all around them who treat them with contempt. Then they will know that I am the Lord GOD.'
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 28:24?

2. How does Ezekiel 28:24 illustrate God's protection against hostile neighbors?

3. What does "no longer a pricking brier" signify in a believer's life?

4. How can we apply Ezekiel 28:24 to modern-day spiritual challenges?

5. What connections exist between Ezekiel 28:24 and God's promises in Psalm 91?

6. How does understanding Ezekiel 28:24 strengthen our faith in God's deliverance?

7. What is the historical context of Ezekiel 28:24?

8. How does Ezekiel 28:24 relate to the prophecy against Tyre?

9. What is the significance of "pricking briers" in Ezekiel 28:24?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 28?

11. Why did God create Satan if He knew he would rebel?

12. What is Satan's role according to the Bible?

13. Ezekiel 18:24 - If a righteous person can lose all previous righteousness by turning away, how does this align with other Bible passages that suggest salvation or favor is more secure?

14. Isaiah 65:24: If God answers before people call, why are there countless unanswered prayers and unresolved suffering?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the imagery of thorns and briars in Ezekiel 28:24 relate to the challenges we face in our own lives today?

2. In what ways can we see God's sovereignty at work in the world around us, similar to His dealings with Israel's neighbors?

3. How can the promise of restoration and peace in Ezekiel 28:24 encourage us in times of personal or communal distress?

4. What lessons can we learn from Israel's history of disobedience and God's subsequent discipline?

5. How can we apply the principle of living at peace with our neighbors, as seen in this passage, in our daily interactions and relationships?1. What aspects of the Prince of Tyre's behavior led to his downfall?

2. How does Ezekiel's description of the King of Tyre parallel traditional views of Satan's fall?

3. What does the prophecy against Tyre teach about the dangers of pride and arrogance?

4. How might the Prince of Tyre's belief in his own divinity relate to modern forms of self-glorification?

5. Why does God decide to pass judgment against Sidon?

6. In what ways does the promise of restoration for Israel contrast with the judgment of Tyre and Sidon?

7. How can you apply the lessons of humility from this chapter in your daily life?

8. How can Ezekiel 28 serve as a reminder of God's sovereignty in a world that often glorifies self-sufficiency?

9. In what ways does the judgment of Tyre and Sidon illustrate God's fairness?

10. What can you learn from the comparison of the King of Tyre to a cherub in the Garden of Eden?

11. How does this chapter affect your understanding of God's justice?

12. Can you identify any modern parallels to the pride and downfall of the Prince and King of Tyre?

13. How does the promise of Israel's restoration provide hope in the face of judgment?

14. Why is it important to remember God's sovereignty in times of success and prosperity?

15. How can the church today heed the warnings found in Ezekiel 28?

16. How does the symbolism in this chapter deepen your understanding of God's character?

17. How might we guard against pride and self-deception in our own lives?

18. What can you learn about repentance and God's forgiveness from this chapter?

19. How does the concept of God "sanctifying Himself" in the sight of nations affect your understanding of His holiness?

20. What practical steps can we take to remember and honor God's sovereignty in our everyday life?

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