Ezekiel 36:35
Then they will say, 'This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden. The cities that were once ruined, desolate, and destroyed are now fortified and inhabited.'
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 36:35?

2. How does Ezekiel 36:35 illustrate God's power to restore desolate places today?

3. What does "like the garden of Eden" signify about God's restoration promise?

4. How can we apply Ezekiel 36:35 to personal spiritual renewal in our lives?

5. Which New Testament passages echo the restoration themes found in Ezekiel 36:35?

6. How can believers participate in God's work of restoration in their communities?

7. How does Ezekiel 36:35 relate to the restoration of Israel in modern times?

8. What historical evidence supports the transformation described in Ezekiel 36:35?

9. How does Ezekiel 36:35 challenge our understanding of divine intervention in history?

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

11. Why does Ezekiel 28 present Tyre's prince or king with traits that mirror those of Adam or Satan, yet no clear explanation is given for this blending of identities?

12. 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?

13. What does it mean to be outside of paradise?

14. How can Ezekiel 28:11-19 describe the ruler of Tyre as a supernatural being if historical evidence points to a human king?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the promise of restoration in Ezekiel 36:35 encourage you in your personal life today?

2. In what ways can the transformation of desolation into a garden be seen as a metaphor for spiritual renewal?

3. How does the imagery of the Garden of Eden enhance our understanding of God's promises for the future?

4. What are some practical steps you can take to participate in God's work of restoration in your community?

5. How do other scriptures, such as Isaiah 51 and Revelation 21, reinforce the themes found in Ezekiel 36:35?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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