Now if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and commits iniquity, and I put a stumbling block before him, he will die. If you did not warn him, he will die in his sin, and the righteous acts he did will not be remembered. And I will hold you responsible for his blood. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 3:20? 2. How does Ezekiel 3:20 warn about the consequences of turning from righteousness? 3. What role does personal responsibility play in Ezekiel 3:20's message? 4. How does Ezekiel 3:20 connect with New Testament teachings on perseverance? 5. How can we apply Ezekiel 3:20 to our daily spiritual walk? 6. What does Ezekiel 3:20 teach about God's justice and accountability for sin? 7. How does Ezekiel 3:20 challenge the concept of eternal security in salvation? 8. What does Ezekiel 3:20 imply about personal responsibility for sin? 9. How does Ezekiel 3:20 relate to the idea of divine justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 3? 11. What are the key themes in Ezekiel's life story? 12. What is the definition of a stumbling block? 13. Does God punish children for their fathers' sins? (Exodus 20:5 vs. Ezekiel 18:20) 14. In 2 Chronicles 25:4, how can Amaziah's execution of his father's assassins yet sparing their children be reconciled with other Old Testament commands on punishment and inheritance of guilt? Discussion Questions 1. How does the role of a watchman in Ezekiel 3:20 apply to modern-day Christians in their communities and churches?2. What are some practical ways we can warn others who are turning away from righteousness, and how can we do so with love and grace? 3. In what ways can we guard against becoming complacent in our own spiritual walk, ensuring we do not turn from righteousness? 4. How does understanding God's sovereignty and justice in placing stumbling blocks affect our view of trials and temptations in our lives? 5. Reflect on a time when you failed to warn someone of spiritual danger. What did you learn from that experience, and how can you apply Ezekiel 3:20 to future situations?1. What does the act of Ezekiel eating the scroll symbolize? 2. How can we apply the concept of the scroll tasting "sweet as honey" in our lives today? 3. What does God's decision to send Ezekiel to a hard-hearted and rebellious people say about His nature? 4. In what ways can we relate to Ezekiel's divine responsibility in our modern lives? 5. What does it mean to be a "watchman" in today's context? 6. How do we react when we feel God is asking us to do something challenging or seemingly impossible? 7. How can Ezekiel's seven days of silence apply to our approach to understanding God's word? 8. How does the concept of accountability as portrayed in Ezekiel 3 apply to our actions today? 9. What does Ezekiel's experience of God's glory teach us about encountering God in our lives? 10. In what ways can we interpret God binding Ezekiel and making him mute except to speak His words in our context? 11. How does the tension between Ezekiel’s personal responsibility and the people's choice to heed or resist the warning resonate with our experiences? 12. How does this chapter inform our understanding of obedience and rebellion? 13. How does the sense of urgency in God's message through Ezekiel apply to our current society? 14. In what ways does Ezekiel's role as a prophet challenge your understanding of religious commitment? 15. How can Ezekiel's commitment to his prophetic call inspire your personal spiritual journey? 16. What lessons can you learn from the Israelites' hard-heartedness and how can you apply these lessons to avoid similar attitudes? 17. How might the repeated theme of God’s sovereignty in Ezekiel 3 impact your understanding of God’s role in our lives? 18. In what ways can the recurring motif of "hearing and understanding" in this chapter be relevant in your interactions with others? 19. How does the balance between divine direction and personal accountability in Ezekiel 3 influence your worldview? 20. Reflect on a situation where you felt like Ezekiel - called to deliver a tough message. How did you handle it, and how does Ezekiel's story guide you to handle similar situations in the future? Links Ezekiel 3:20 NIVEzekiel 3:20 NLT Ezekiel 3:20 ESV Ezekiel 3:20 NASB Ezekiel 3:20 KJV Ezekiel 3:20 Commentaries Bible Hub |



