Ezekiel 35:8
I will fill its mountains with the slain; those killed by the sword will fall on your hills, in your valleys, and in all your ravines.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 35:8?

2. How does Ezekiel 35:8 illustrate God's judgment against Edom's violence and pride?

3. What lessons can we learn about God's justice from Ezekiel 35:8?

4. How does Ezekiel 35:8 connect with God's promises in Genesis 12:3?

5. How can we apply the warning in Ezekiel 35:8 to our lives today?

6. In what ways does Ezekiel 35:8 encourage us to trust in God's righteousness?

7. What is the historical context of Ezekiel 35:8?

8. How does Ezekiel 35:8 reflect God's judgment on Edom?

9. What archaeological evidence supports the events in Ezekiel 35:8?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 35?

11. Does Ezekiel 35 conflict with other scriptures that suggest different fates or timelines for Edom?

12. In Ezekiel 6:2-3, how can an address to literal mountains make sense, and is there any historical or archaeological record of a catastrophe specifically targeting these mountains?

13. How can we reconcile the prophecy of total destruction in Ezekiel 35:7-9 with any evidence that Edomites or their descendants continued to exist?

14. Why would a just God, as portrayed in Ezekiel 35, enact collective punishment on entire generations of Edom?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the judgment against Edom in Ezekiel 35:8 reflect God's character of justice and righteousness?

2. In what ways can the account of Edom serve as a warning against pride and enmity in our own lives?

3. How does the prophecy against Edom connect with the broader biblical account of God's justice against nations?

4. What lessons can we learn about God's sovereignty from His dealings with Edom and other nations in the Bible?

5. How can we apply the principles of divine justice and mercy in our interactions with others, especially those who may oppose us?1. How does Ezekiel 35 reflect on the theme of divine justice and retribution?

2. How does the prophecy against Mount Seir relate to the concept of "you reap what you sow"?

3. Why do you think the Edomites' enmity was referred to as "perpetual hatred"?

4. How does the concept of divine justice presented in this chapter align with other parts of the Bible?

5. How does God's wrath on Edom reflect His protective nature towards His chosen people?

6. In what ways do you see the consequences of enmity manifested in our world today?

7. How might the Edomites' assumption of seizing Israel and Judah's lands reflect a sense of entitlement? Can you see any parallels in today's society?

8. In what ways might we be guilty of rejoicing over the misfortunes of others, even subtly, and what consequences might that have?

9. How does Ezekiel 35 underscore the importance of heeding prophetic warnings?

10. Reflect on a time when you felt God's justice in your own life. What did that experience teach you?

11. How can you apply the lessons from Ezekiel 35 to promote peace and unity in your community?

12. How does this chapter illustrate the danger of harboring and acting on long-standing negative emotions?

13. How does God's promise to hear and see our struggles provide comfort in difficult times?

14. If you were in the position of the Edomites, what would you do differently?

15. How does God's response to the Edomites' actions challenge our understanding of His character?

16. What practical steps can we take to avoid the pitfalls of envy and hatred in our lives?

17. How can we ensure that our words and actions align with God's expectations, as revealed in this chapter?

18. How can the events of Ezekiel 35 guide us in standing up for those who are marginalized or oppressed today?

19. What does this chapter teach us about the relationship between actions and consequences, particularly in a spiritual context?

20. How can we lean on the lessons from Ezekiel 35 to seek and administer justice in our daily lives?

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