Ezekiel 36:12
Yes, I will cause My people Israel to walk upon you; they will possess you, and you will be their inheritance, and you will no longer deprive them of their children.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 36:12?

2. How does Ezekiel 36:12 illustrate God's promise of restoration for Israel?

3. What responsibilities accompany the promise of "possession" in Ezekiel 36:12?

4. How does Ezekiel 36:12 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis?

5. How can we apply the promise of renewal in Ezekiel 36:12 to our lives?

6. What does "no longer deprive them of children" signify for Israel's future?

7. What does Ezekiel 36:12 reveal about God's promise to Israel's future prosperity?

8. How does Ezekiel 36:12 relate to the concept of divine restoration?

9. In what ways does Ezekiel 36:12 challenge modern views on land ownership and inheritance?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 36?

11. How does the concept of original sin in Genesis 3 align with teachings on personal accountability in later Scriptures?

12. How does transformation reflect spiritual renewal in the Bible?

13. Did God separate from Israel?

14. In 1 Samuel 2:30-36, God pronounces judgment on Eli's family--does this contradict later scriptural teachings on individual accountability (e.g., Ezekiel 18)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the promise of restoration in Ezekiel 36:12 reflect God's character and His relationship with Israel?

2. In what ways can the concept of "inheritance" in this verse be applied to our understanding of spiritual inheritance in Christ?

3. How does the promise of never being deprived of children relate to the broader theme of restoration and hope in the Bible?

4. What parallels can you draw between the restoration of Israel and the promises of restoration found in the New Testament?

5. How can the assurance of God's faithfulness in Ezekiel 36:12 encourage you in your personal walk with God today?1. How does the theme of restoration in Ezekiel 36 resonate with your personal life?

2. In what ways have you seen God's promise of giving a "new heart" and a "new spirit" manifest in your life or someone else's life?

3. How do the messages of hope and restoration in this chapter relate to the concept of repentance and forgiveness in our current society?

4. What does it mean to profane God's name, as Israel did, and how can we avoid doing so in our lives?

5. In what ways can you uphold the sanctity of God's name in your daily life?

6. How do the promises of God in Ezekiel 36 remind you of His love and commitment to you?

7. Discuss the relevance of God's restoration of Israel in the current state of your community or nation. How can these messages be applied?

8. What practical steps can you take to ensure that your actions don't lead to spiritual desolation, as happened with Israel?

9. Discuss the power of God's transformative renewal in your life or the lives of people around you.

10. How does the promise of God answering the prayers of the people in verses 33-38 inspire you in your personal prayer life?

11. How does Ezekiel 36 reassure you of God's unchanging love, even in the face of disobedience?

12. Reflect on a time you've experienced forgiveness, either from God or someone else. How does this reflect the themes presented in Ezekiel 36?

13. In what ways can you contribute to the spiritual revival of your community, as God promised to Israel?

14. Discuss the significance of God restoring Israel not for their sake, but for His holy name. How does this apply to our understanding of God's grace?

15. How can you apply the prophecy of Ezekiel to modern day living?

16. What steps can you take to ensure that you are not spiritually scattered, as the Israelites were?

17. How can the cleansing from impurities and idolatry, promised by God to Israel, be translated into our lives today?

18. How can we cultivate a heart and spirit that aligns with God's intentions, as promised in Ezekiel 36?

19. Discuss a time in your life when you felt God's transformative power as seen in the physical and spiritual revival promised to Israel.

20. How can the promises God made to the land of Israel in Ezekiel 36 give you hope for the environment and world we live in today?

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