1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 5:16?

2. How does Ezekiel 5:16 illustrate God's judgment through "arrows of famine"?

3. What lessons can we learn about obedience from Ezekiel 5:16?

4. How does Ezekiel 5:16 connect with God's warnings in Deuteronomy 28?

5. How can we apply the warnings in Ezekiel 5:16 to modern society?

6. What does Ezekiel 5:16 teach about the consequences of turning from God?

7. How does Ezekiel 5:16 reflect God's judgment and justice?

8. What historical events might Ezekiel 5:16 be referencing?

9. How does Ezekiel 5:16 challenge our understanding of divine punishment?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 5?

11. If Ezekiel 7 portrays imminent destruction, how do we align that with later passages in the Bible that describe restoration and continued divine protection?

12. How does Micah 4:8 align with other prophecies about Zion's future when some passages (e.g., Ezekiel 5) predict destruction rather than restoration?

13. 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?

14. Lamentations 5:7 indicates suffering for ancestors' sins--does this conflict with Deuteronomy 24:16's emphasis on individual responsibility?1. How does the imagery of "deadly arrows of famine" in Ezekiel 5:16 help us understand the seriousness of God's judgment?

2. In what ways does the concept of famine as a consequence of disobedience appear in other parts of the Bible, and what can we learn from these connections?

3. How can we apply the lesson of dependence on God for our daily needs in our modern context?

4. What steps can we take to ensure that we are living in obedience to God, avoiding the spiritual "famine" that comes from turning away from Him?

5. How does the message of hope and restoration in the broader account of Scripture encourage us when we face times of judgment or discipline in our own lives?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?

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