Ezekiel 36:23
I will show the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations--the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when I show My holiness in you before their eyes.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 36:23?

2. How can we "sanctify" God's name in our daily lives today?

3. What does Ezekiel 36:23 reveal about God's desire for His holiness?

4. How does Ezekiel 36:23 connect with the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9?

5. In what ways can our actions reflect God's holiness to others?

6. How can we ensure God's name is honored among non-believers around us?

7. How does Ezekiel 36:23 demonstrate God's concern for His holy name among the nations?

8. What historical context surrounds the prophecy in Ezekiel 36:23?

9. How does Ezekiel 36:23 relate to the theme of God's sovereignty?

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

11. What are the key themes in Ezekiel's life story?

12. Do any ancient sources outside the Bible corroborate the nations' interventions described in Ezekiel 23, or is the account solely a theological narrative?

13. What is the meaning of the Lord's Prayer?

14. What explains the apparent inconsistency between God's merciful nature elsewhere and the violent retribution depicted in Ezekiel 23:22-27?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding the historical context of the Babylonian exile enhance our comprehension of Ezekiel 36:23?

2. In what ways can our actions today either profane or honor God's name among those who do not know Him?

3. How does the theme of God's holiness in Ezekiel 36:23 connect with Jesus' teaching in the Lord's Prayer?

4. What steps can we take to ensure that our lives reflect God's holiness to those around us?

5. How can the promise of God's restoration in Ezekiel 36:23 encourage us in our personal walk with God and in our witness to others?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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