Ezekiel 28:7
behold, I will bring foreigners against you, the most ruthless of nations. They will draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom and will defile your splendor.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 28:7?

2. How does Ezekiel 28:7 illustrate God's judgment against pride and arrogance?

3. What lessons can we learn from God's use of foreign nations as instruments?

4. How does Ezekiel 28:7 connect with God's sovereignty in other Scripture passages?

5. In what ways can we guard against pride in our own lives today?

6. How can understanding Ezekiel 28:7 deepen our trust in God's righteous judgment?

7. How does Ezekiel 28:7 relate to the prophecy against the King of Tyre?

8. What historical evidence supports the fulfillment of Ezekiel 28:7?

9. Does Ezekiel 28:7 symbolize a broader spiritual battle beyond Tyre?

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

11. What does the Bible say about ISIS and End Times?

12. In Ezra 9:7, how does the stated timeline of guilt leading to captivity compare with historical accounts of Persian policies regarding exiles?

13. Psalm 48:8: In what sense is the city 'established forever' if Jerusalem has repeatedly fallen under foreign rule and been rebuilt?

14. In Psalm 81:13-14, how can we reconcile God's promise to subdue Israel's enemies with historical records of Israel's defeats?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the judgment on Tyre in Ezekiel 28:7 reflect God's sovereignty over nations, and what does this teach us about His control in today's world?

2. In what ways can pride manifest in our personal lives, and how can we guard against it in light of the warning given to Tyre?

3. How does the use of "strangers" or foreign nations as instruments of judgment challenge our understanding of God's methods and purposes?

4. What are some modern parallels to the "beauty of wisdom and splendor" that people take pride in today, and how can we ensure our focus remains on eternal values?

5. How can the themes of judgment and correction in Ezekiel 28:7 encourage us to seek repentance and align our lives with God's will?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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