Therefore tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: It is not for your sake that I will act, O house of Israel, but for My holy name, which you profaned among the nations to which you went. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 36:22? 2. How does Ezekiel 36:22 emphasize God's concern for His holy name? 3. What actions can we take to honor God's name in our lives? 4. How does Ezekiel 36:22 connect with the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9? 5. Why is it important to prioritize God's glory over personal desires? 6. How can we reflect God's holiness in our daily interactions with others? 7. Why does God act for His name's sake in Ezekiel 36:22? 8. How does Ezekiel 36:22 challenge the concept of human merit in salvation? 9. What historical context led to the message in Ezekiel 36:22? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 36? 11. How could the promise of a renewed land in Ezekiel 36 realistically occur on such a large scale when historical and archaeological evidence seems sparse? 12. What distinguishes Major from Minor Prophets? 13. How does God's love endure despite Israel's unfaithfulness? 14. How do we reconcile God’s promise never to forsake Israel (Deut. 31:6) with the nation’s repeated historical exiles and oppressions? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding God's motivation for His actions in Ezekiel 36:22 impact your view of His character and holiness?2. In what ways can our actions today either profane or honor God's name among those who do not know Him? 3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's grace despite your shortcomings. How does this relate to God's actions for His name's sake? 4. How can we, as believers, ensure that our lives serve as a positive witness to those around us, similar to the call in 1 Peter 2:9-12? 5. What steps can you take to align your life more closely with God's holiness, ensuring that His name is honored through your actions?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? Links Ezekiel 36:22 NIVEzekiel 36:22 NLT Ezekiel 36:22 ESV Ezekiel 36:22 NASB Ezekiel 36:22 KJV Ezekiel 36:22 Commentaries Bible Hub |



