Ezekiel 28:5
By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, but your heart has grown proud because of it.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 28:5?

2. How does Ezekiel 28:5 warn against pride in personal wealth and wisdom?

3. What role does wisdom play in accumulating wealth according to Ezekiel 28:5?

4. How can we guard against pride as warned in Ezekiel 28:5?

5. What other scriptures caution against pride and reliance on wealth?

6. How can we apply Ezekiel 28:5 to our financial decisions today?

7. How does Ezekiel 28:5 relate to the concept of pride and downfall in the Bible?

8. What historical context surrounds the wealth mentioned in Ezekiel 28:5?

9. How does Ezekiel 28:5 challenge modern views on material wealth and success?

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

11. What is Tyre's significance in the Bible?

12. Why does Ezekiel 28:2 claim the ruler of Tyre said he was a god sitting on the throne of the seas, yet there is no archaeological record of such a bold claim?

13. If Ezekiel 28:13 describes precious stones that heavily imply Eden, how does this align with the historical context of a Phoenician city-state?

14. Who was Tyre's king?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the account of the Prince of Tyre serve as a warning against pride in our own lives?

2. In what ways can wealth and success lead to a proud heart, and how can we guard against this?

3. How does the theme of pride in Ezekiel 28:5 connect with the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament?

4. What practical steps can we take to ensure that our wealth and skills are used for God's glory rather than personal pride?

5. How can we cultivate a heart of humility and gratitude in a culture that often values material success and self-sufficiency?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?

Links
Ezekiel 28:5 NIV
Ezekiel 28:5 NLT
Ezekiel 28:5 ESV
Ezekiel 28:5 NASB
Ezekiel 28:5 KJV

Ezekiel 28:5 Commentaries

Bible Hub
Ezekiel 28:4
Top of Page
Top of Page