Ezekiel 47:1
Then the man brought me back to the entrance of the temple, and I saw water flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 47:1?

2. How does Ezekiel 47:1 illustrate God's provision and restoration for His people?

3. What is the significance of water flowing from the temple in Ezekiel 47:1?

4. How can we apply the imagery of living water in our spiritual lives?

5. How does Ezekiel 47:1 connect with Jesus' promise of living water in John 4:14?

6. What role does the temple play in God's plan for renewal and blessing?

7. What is the significance of the temple's water flowing eastward in Ezekiel 47:1?

8. How does Ezekiel 47:1 relate to the concept of spiritual renewal?

9. What historical evidence supports the vision described in Ezekiel 47:1?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 47?

11. How can the described tribal boundaries in Ezekiel 48 align with modern geographical realities, given the drastic changes over millennia?

12. What is the central theme of River of Life?

13. What is the significance of the Water of Life?

14. If Ezekiel’s vision in Ezekiel 40 was meant as a literal blueprint, why hasn’t this Temple been constructed in the centuries that followed?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the vision of water flowing from the temple in Ezekiel 47:1 relate to the concept of spiritual life and growth in your own life?

2. In what ways can you seek God as the source of your spiritual nourishment and vitality, as depicted in this passage?

3. How does the imagery of water in Ezekiel 47:1 connect with Jesus' teaching on living water in the New Testament?

4. What areas of your life need God's healing and restoration, and how can you invite His transformative power into those areas?

5. How can you participate in the mission of spreading God's life-giving message, as symbolized by the outward flow of water from the temple?1. How does the image of the river flowing from the Temple symbolize spiritual transformation?

2. What does the healing power of the river indicate about God's nature?

3. How do the trees alongside the river embody the theme of divine provision and renewal?

4. Why might the gradual increase in the river's depth, as measured by the man, be significant in understanding spiritual growth?

5. How does the transformation of the Dead Sea into fresh water relate to personal life changes?

6. What can we learn about God's promises from the detailed boundaries of the Promised Land?

7. What does the inclusion of foreigners within the inheritance suggest about God's view of His people?

8. How can the vision of the healing river influence your personal spiritual journey?

9. How can Ezekiel's vision encourage us to seek and share spiritual healing in our communities today?

10. In today's world, how can we practically experience the 'healing leaves' and 'year-round fruit' that the trees by the river provide?

11. How can the principles of restoration and abundance seen in this chapter be applied to your current life circumstances?

12. How might this chapter reshape your understanding of God's Kingdom?

13. What are the implications of the river's transformation effect on the Dead Sea for the idea of change and growth in our lives?

14. How can the prophetic vision of the Promised Land boundaries influence our view of fairness and justice?

15. How can we embody the inclusivity demonstrated in the allocation of the land to foreigners in our society?

16. How does the chapter's theme of restoration resonate with your personal experiences?

17. How can the vision in Ezekiel 47 inspire us to actively participate in God's mission of spiritual restoration?

18. How does the increasing depth of the river reflect our spiritual journey and growth?

19. What steps can we take to ensure that we are channels of God's healing and abundance in our respective environments?

20. What does this chapter teach about God's promises, and how can these lessons be applied in dealing with life's uncertainties?

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