A third of your people will die by plague or be consumed by famine within you, a third will fall by the sword outside your walls, and a third I will scatter to every wind and unleash a sword behind them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 5:12? 2. How does Ezekiel 5:12 illustrate God's judgment on disobedience and rebellion? 3. What lessons can we learn about God's justice from Ezekiel 5:12? 4. How does Ezekiel 5:12 connect with other biblical warnings of divine judgment? 5. How can we apply the warnings in Ezekiel 5:12 to our spiritual lives today? 6. What actions can we take to avoid the consequences described in Ezekiel 5:12? 7. What does Ezekiel 5:12 reveal about God's judgment and justice? 8. How does Ezekiel 5:12 reflect the consequences of disobedience to God? 9. Why does God use such severe measures in Ezekiel 5:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 5? 11. Are there any archaeological findings that confirm the severe judgments (famine, wild beasts, sword, plague) predicted in Ezekiel 14:13-21? 12. In Ezekiel 5:11-12, how can we reconcile the promised devastating punishment (famine, sword, and scattering) with accounts from other biblical or secular sources? 13. Zechariah 13:8-9 - Has any known historical disaster or event clearly matched the prophecy of two-thirds being cut off and one-third preserved, or is this prophecy purely symbolic? 14. Who are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse? Discussion Questions 1. How does the division of the people into thirds in Ezekiel 5:12 reflect the comprehensive nature of God's judgment?2. In what ways do the consequences described in Ezekiel 5:12 relate to the covenant curses found in Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28? 3. How can we see God's sovereignty and justice in the events described in Ezekiel 5:12, and how should this influence our view of current events? 4. What lessons can we learn from the scattering of the Israelites about God's purposes in allowing difficult circumstances in our lives? 5. How can we apply the call to repentance found in Ezekiel's message to our personal walk with God today?1. How does the symbolic action of Ezekiel in verses 1-4 illustrate the forthcoming judgment on Jerusalem? 2. What do you think the "center of the nations" (verse 5) means? Why is this significant? 3. How does Jerusalem's rebellion against God's laws compare to the rebellion in our society today? Provide specific examples. 4. What was unique about the severity of the judgment that God was going to inflict on Jerusalem (verses 9-17)? 5. How does the concept of Divine Judgment manifest in your understanding of God? 6. In what ways does the judgement on Jerusalem challenge or affirm your view of God’s love and justice? 7. How can we respond to the realities of Divine Judgment as believers in the 21st century? 8. How can the lessons from Ezekiel 5 guide our personal lives and relationships with others? 9. In what ways are we like the people of Jerusalem in this chapter? 10. How does the severity of God’s impending judgment impact your understanding of the consequences of sin? 11. How does the story of God sparing a remnant (a few hairs) relate to His mercy? 12. How does the description of the judgment evoke a sense of repentance and reliance on God's grace? 13. What actions in your life might be seen as rebellious against God's commandments? 14. How might God’s actions in Ezekiel 5 influence your decision-making process in daily life? 15. What is the relevance of this chapter to the broader narrative of the book of Ezekiel? 16. How can this chapter help us navigate times of disobedience and rebellion in our society? 17. How does Ezekiel 5 speak to current societal issues? Can you make any direct applications? 18. In the face of judgment, where can hope be found according to the book of Ezekiel? 19. How does the statement "I will be comforted" (verse 13) reflect God's character? 20. What does Ezekiel 5 teach us about our responsibilities as believers in a rebellious society? Links Ezekiel 5:12 NIVEzekiel 5:12 NLT Ezekiel 5:12 ESV Ezekiel 5:12 NASB Ezekiel 5:12 KJV Ezekiel 5:12 Commentaries Bible Hub |



