Ezekiel 5:2
When the days of the siege have ended, you are to burn up a third of the hair inside the city; you are also to take a third and slash it with the sword all around the city; and you are to scatter a third to the wind. For I will unleash a sword behind them.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 5:2?

2. How does Ezekiel 5:2 illustrate God's judgment on Jerusalem's disobedience?

3. What does dividing hair into thirds symbolize in Ezekiel 5:2?

4. How can Ezekiel 5:2 deepen our understanding of God's justice today?

5. What other scriptures emphasize consequences for disobedience like Ezekiel 5:2?

6. How can we apply the lessons from Ezekiel 5:2 in our lives?

7. What is the significance of dividing hair in Ezekiel 5:2?

8. How does Ezekiel 5:2 reflect God's judgment on Jerusalem?

9. Why does God instruct Ezekiel to use hair as a symbol in Ezekiel 5:2?

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

11. In Ezekiel 5:2–4, does the command to burn, scatter, and bind hair contradict other biblical teachings on ritual purity or symbolism?

12. What are the Bible's teachings on shaving?

13. Is there any evidence that Ezekiel 15 was edited or added later, indicating multiple sources or authors?

14. 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?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the division of the hair into thirds in Ezekiel 5:2 reflect the different outcomes for the people of Jerusalem, and what can this teach us about the consequences of our actions?

2. In what ways does the prophecy in Ezekiel 5:2 connect with the warnings given in Leviticus 26, and how can we apply these lessons to our lives today?

3. How does understanding God's sovereignty in judgment, as seen in Ezekiel 5:2, help us trust Him in our own life circumstances?

4. What role does repentance play in the message of Ezekiel 5:2, and how can we incorporate a heart of repentance into our daily walk with God?

5. How can the example of Ezekiel's obedience in delivering God's message encourage us to be faithful in sharing the truth of the Gospel with others?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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