Ezekiel 5:9
Because of all your abominations, I will do to you what I have never done before and will never do again.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 5:9?

2. How does Ezekiel 5:9 illustrate God's response to Israel's disobedience?

3. What lessons can we learn about God's justice from Ezekiel 5:9?

4. How does Ezekiel 5:9 connect to God's covenant with Israel?

5. In what ways can Ezekiel 5:9 guide our personal repentance today?

6. How should Ezekiel 5:9 influence our understanding of divine consequences for sin?

7. How does Ezekiel 5:9 align with the concept of a loving and merciful God?

8. What historical events might Ezekiel 5:9 be referencing with its unprecedented judgment?

9. How should Christians interpret the severe consequences described in Ezekiel 5:9?

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

11. How does Jeremiah 30:9's prophecy of King David's restoration align with the fact that David was long dead and no successor reclaimed the throne?

12. Jeremiah 7:4: How can this passage imply the temple offers no protection despite other texts suggesting God's presence there protects His people?

13. If God vowed never again to flood the whole Earth, why do devastating floods still occur (Genesis 9:11)?

14. Does the boundary 'that the waters might not again cover the earth' (Psalm 104:9) conflict with evidence of sea-level changes over time?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the context of Ezekiel 5:9 help us understand the nature of God's judgment on Jerusalem?

2. In what ways do the consequences outlined in Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28 relate to the judgment described in Ezekiel 5:9?

3. How can we apply the lessons of God's faithfulness and justice in our daily lives?

4. What are some modern-day "abominations" that might provoke God's judgment, and how can we guard against them?

5. How does the role of Ezekiel as a prophet challenge us to respond to God's messages 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?

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