Ezekiel 36:9
For behold, I am on your side; I will turn toward you, and you will be tilled and sown.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 36:9?

2. How does Ezekiel 36:9 demonstrate God's care and provision for His people?

3. What actions can we take to align with God's promise in Ezekiel 36:9?

4. How does Ezekiel 36:9 connect to God's covenant with Israel in Genesis?

5. In what ways can we "be cultivated and sown" in our daily lives?

6. How does Ezekiel 36:9 encourage us to trust in God's restoration plan?

7. How does Ezekiel 36:9 reflect God's promise of restoration to Israel?

8. What historical context surrounds Ezekiel 36:9 and its message to the Israelites?

9. How does archaeology support the events described in Ezekiel 36?

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

11. In light of Ezekiel 36's promise of restoration, why does the historical record show so much continued conflict in the region, seeming to contradict the prophecy?

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. If the land was to become abundantly fruitful (Ezekiel 36:8-9), why does modern agriculture in that region still struggle with droughts and other environmental challenges?

14. What are the main themes in the Book of Ezekiel?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding the historical context of the Babylonian exile enhance our interpretation of Ezekiel 36:9?

2. In what ways can we see God "turning toward" us in our personal lives today?

3. How does the promise of being "tilled and sown" apply to our spiritual growth and development?

4. What other biblical promises of restoration and renewal can we find, and how do they relate to Ezekiel 36:9?

5. How can we actively participate in the process of spiritual renewal and fruitfulness in our communities?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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