Ezekiel 43:11
and if they are ashamed of all they have done, then make known to them the design of the temple--its arrangement and its exits and entrances--its whole design along with all its statutes, forms, and laws. Write it down in their sight, so that they may keep its complete design and all its statutes and may carry them out.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 43:11?

2. How does Ezekiel 43:11 emphasize the importance of following God's detailed instructions?

3. What role does obedience play in implementing God's plans from Ezekiel 43:11?

4. How does Ezekiel 43:11 connect with the building of the Tabernacle in Exodus?

5. How can we apply the principles of Ezekiel 43:11 to our church practices?

6. What does Ezekiel 43:11 teach about God's desire for order and holiness?

7. What is the significance of Ezekiel 43:11 in the context of the temple's design?

8. How does Ezekiel 43:11 reflect God's expectations for worship and obedience?

9. Why is the detailed temple plan important in Ezekiel 43:11?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 43?

11. Ezekiel 43:10–11 provides specific temple measurements. Why is there no documented historical or archaeological evidence of a temple built exactly to these specifications?

12. In Ezekiel 43:7, God declares His throne will be in the temple. Does this conflict with the doctrine of an omnipresent deity who cannot be confined?

13. Ezekiel 42:4 describes specific architectural details for temple chambers--why is there no clear archaeological evidence supporting this exact design?

14. Why does Ezekiel 40 describe a Temple layout that differs so widely from known historical designs?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the concept of shame and repentance in Ezekiel 43:11 relate to the process of spiritual renewal in your own life?

2. In what ways can the detailed design of the temple inspire you to seek God's specific plans and purposes for your life?

3. How does the symbolism of the temple as God's dwelling place influence your understanding of being the temple of the Holy Spirit today?

4. What parallels can you draw between the restoration of the temple in Ezekiel and the promise of a new creation in Revelation 21?

5. How can the principles of holiness and obedience found in the temple's statutes be applied to your daily walk with Christ?1. How does the return of God's glory to the Temple in Ezekiel 43 symbolize God's forgiveness and restoration?

2. What do the specific instructions for the altar tell us about the nature of God and how we should approach Him?

3. How can we apply the principle of God's holiness in our daily lives?

4. In what ways can we relate the people's past sins and God's expectations to our present-day life?

5. How can we consecrate our own "altar" in today's context, as described in Ezekiel 43?

6. What does the vision of God's glory filling the Temple mean for us today?

7. How does God's covenant of peace resonate with you personally, and how can it be applied in your life?

8. How do the repetitive instructions and rituals emphasize the importance of obedience and dedication?

9. What can we learn about the consequences of our actions from the shame the Israelites felt for their sins?

10. In what ways can you create a "most holy" place in your life for God's presence?

11. How does the concept of God dwelling among His people transform your perspective on your personal relationship with God?

12. How can the detailed sacrificial laws inform our understanding of atonement and reconciliation with God?

13. How does the image of God's glory entering through the East Gate influence your perception of divine encounters?

14. What role does repentance play in preparing our hearts for God's presence, as shown in Ezekiel 43?

15. How can we modernize the concept of observing the law of the temple in our spiritual practice today?

16. In what ways can the principles outlined in the Temple's design and layout guide the structure of our personal devotion or worship?

17. What implications does God's demand for precise obedience have on your understanding of God's expectations?

18. How does the concept of God's throne being among humans challenge your view of God's accessibility and nearness?

19. How do the elements of the Temple and its rituals symbolize aspects of our spiritual journey today?

20. How can the process of consecrating the altar guide us in setting apart areas of our lives for God's specific use or purpose?

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