He who is far off will die by the plague, he who is near will fall by the sword, and he who remains will die by famine. So I will vent My fury upon them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 6:12? 2. How does Ezekiel 6:12 illustrate God's judgment on disobedience? 3. What does "the sword is outside" signify about God's warning to Israel? 4. How can Ezekiel 6:12 deepen our understanding of God's justice today? 5. Compare Ezekiel 6:12 with Deuteronomy 28:15-68 on consequences of disobedience. 6. How can we apply the lessons of Ezekiel 6:12 in our daily lives? 7. What does Ezekiel 6:12 reveal about God's judgment on Israel? 8. How does Ezekiel 6:12 reflect God's justice and mercy? 9. Why does God use such severe punishment in Ezekiel 6:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 6? 11. Who are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse? 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. Why does Jeremiah 21:4-7 depict God actively fighting against His own people, contradicting the notion of a loving deity? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding the historical context of the Babylonian exile enhance our comprehension of Ezekiel 6:12?2. In what ways do the instruments of judgment (plague, sword, famine) reflect the seriousness of sin in our lives today? 3. How can we reconcile the image of a loving God with the depiction of His fury in this passage? 4. What parallels can we draw between the judgments in Ezekiel and the warnings found in the New Testament? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Ezekiel 6:12 to our personal walk with God, particularly in terms of obedience and repentance?1. What does Ezekiel 6 teach us about the consequences of idolatry? 2. How does this chapter portray God's view of idol worship? 3. In what ways can we apply the lessons from the devastation due to idolatry to our modern life? 4. What does God’s promise of a remnant reveal about His character? 5. How can we identify and eliminate "modern-day idols" in our lives? 6. How does God's message through Ezekiel resonate with the current state of the world? 7. How can you ensure that you are not participating in modern-day idolatry? 8. How does the concept of a "remnant" apply to the Christian community today? 9. Can you draw any parallels between the desolation foretold in Ezekiel and any events in recent history? 10. In the face of God's wrath, what is our role in interceding for our nations? 11. How does the prophecy given to Ezekiel challenge your understanding of God’s justice? 12. What can we learn about repentance from the prophecy against Israel? 13. How does God's promise of sparing a remnant offer hope amidst judgment? 14. Why do you think God allowed Ezekiel to see the impending punishment for Israel's sins? 15. How does Ezekiel's message influence your relationship with God and others? 16. How can we prevent ourselves from straying away from God's teachings as the Israelites did? 17. What actions can we take when we see idolatry or disobedience to God in our societies? 18. How can you apply the lessons of Ezekiel 6 to your personal spiritual journey? 19. How does God's treatment of Israel in Ezekiel 6 influence your understanding of His mercy and judgement? 20. What would you do if you were in Ezekiel's position, being tasked with delivering such a heavy prophecy? Links Ezekiel 6:12 NIVEzekiel 6:12 NLT Ezekiel 6:12 ESV Ezekiel 6:12 NASB Ezekiel 6:12 KJV Ezekiel 6:12 Commentaries Bible Hub |



