Ezekiel 45:12
The shekel will consist of twenty gerahs. Twenty shekels plus twenty-five shekels plus fifteen shekels will equal one mina.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 45:12?

2. How does Ezekiel 45:12 emphasize fairness in economic transactions for believers today?

3. What does the "shekel" in Ezekiel 45:12 teach about biblical standards of measurement?

4. How can we apply the principle of honest weights in our daily dealings?

5. How does Ezekiel 45:12 connect with Leviticus 19:36 on just measurements?

6. Why is integrity in financial matters important for Christians according to Ezekiel 45:12?

7. What is the significance of the "shekel" mentioned in Ezekiel 45:12 in biblical times?

8. How does Ezekiel 45:12 relate to the concept of fairness in trade and commerce?

9. Why does Ezekiel 45:12 specify different weights for the shekel, mina, and talent?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 45?

11. What are the Biblical weights and measures?

12. Could the events of Hosea 3 be purely symbolic or allegorical, and if so, what would that imply about their historical reliability?

13. Why do the weights and measures in Ezekiel 45:9-12 differ from earlier biblical standards, creating potential contradictions within the text?

14. (Amos 2:4-5) Why does God's judgment on Judah differ from judgments described in other prophetic books?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the standardization of weights and measures in Ezekiel 45:12 reflect God's character and His expectations for His people?

2. In what ways can we apply the principles of honesty and integrity in our daily lives, especially in our financial dealings?

3. How do the instructions in Ezekiel 45:12 relate to the broader theme of holiness in the book of Ezekiel?

4. What are some modern-day equivalents of "weights and measures" where we need to ensure fairness and justice?

5. How can the community of believers hold each other accountable to God's standards as seen in Ezekiel 45:12 and related scriptures?1. How does the division of the land reflect God's concern for social structure?

2. What is the significance of the specific portion allocated to the sanctuary, priests, Levites, city, and the prince?

3. How does the concept of land allocation apply to our modern context?

4. How can the responsibilities given to the prince be interpreted in today's leadership roles?

5. What are some examples of oppressive behaviors the princes were admonished to stop? How can we ensure we are not behaving similarly?

6. How does the directive to use honest measures and weights translate into contemporary ethical principles in business and economics?

7. What do the specific offerings from the people of Israel signify?

8. How can the principle of making offerings to God be incorporated into our lives today?

9. What is the significance of the prince bearing the responsibility for the feasts?

10. How does the practice of the yearly rituals resonate with modern religious practices?

11. What do the cleansing of the sanctuary, the Passover, and the Feast of Tabernacles symbolize?

12. What lessons on atonement can we draw from this chapter?

13. How can we apply the teachings on societal justice in Ezekiel 45 in our daily lives?

14. What does this chapter teach us about God's expectations for leadership?

15. How does the principle of fair distribution manifest in today's societal structures?

16. In what ways does Ezekiel 45 illuminate the relationship between worship and justice?

17. How can we as individuals emulate the integrity demanded of the prince in our daily lives?

18. How does the idea of sacred space, as depicted in the allocation of the land, apply in our personal spiritual life?

19. How do the instructions on offerings inform our understanding of sacrifice and generosity?

20. How can we ensure we maintain a balanced focus on both the ceremonial (offerings and feasts) and the ethical (justice and fairness) aspects of our faith?

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