1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 5:17?

2. How does Ezekiel 5:17 illustrate God's judgment and its consequences for disobedience?

3. What lessons can we learn from God's use of "famine and wild beasts"?

4. How does Ezekiel 5:17 connect with other biblical warnings of divine judgment?

5. In what ways can we apply the warnings of Ezekiel 5:17 today?

6. How should understanding Ezekiel 5:17 influence our obedience to God's commands?

7. How does Ezekiel 5:17 reflect God's judgment and justice?

8. Why does God allow such severe punishments in Ezekiel 5:17?

9. What historical events might Ezekiel 5:17 be referencing?

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

11. Do the promises in Jer 42 about the safety of the remnant conflict with the calamities in Jer 43?

12. Are there any archaeological findings that confirm the severe judgments (famine, wild beasts, sword, plague) predicted in Ezekiel 14:13-21?

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. Jeremiah 29:15-19 speaks against false prophets--how do we address apparent contradictions with other biblical prophecies that some view as unfulfilled or inconsistent?1. How does the context of Ezekiel's prophecy enhance our understanding of God's judgment in Ezekiel 5:17?

2. In what ways do the consequences described in Ezekiel 5:17 reflect the covenant curses found in Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28?

3. How can we see the themes of judgment and repentance in Ezekiel 5:17 reflected in the New Testament, particularly in the book of Revelation?

4. What practical steps can we take to ensure that we are living in obedience to God, avoiding the pitfalls of rebellion seen in Ezekiel's time?

5. How does understanding God's sovereignty and justice in passages like Ezekiel 5:17 provide comfort and hope in today's world?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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