Ezekiel 6:5
I will lay the corpses of the Israelites before their idols and scatter your bones around your altars.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 6:5?

2. How does Ezekiel 6:5 illustrate God's judgment against idolatry in our lives today?

3. What does "scatter your bones" reveal about God's response to persistent disobedience?

4. How can we ensure our worship aligns with God's commands in Ezekiel 6:5?

5. Connect Ezekiel 6:5 with other scriptures on God's judgment against idol worship.

6. How can Ezekiel 6:5 inspire repentance and renewal in our spiritual practices?

7. Why does Ezekiel 6:5 depict such a graphic image of judgment on Israel's idolatry?

8. How does Ezekiel 6:5 align with the concept of a loving God?

9. What historical events might Ezekiel 6:5 be referencing?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 6?

11. How does the severe condemnation of these idolatries in Ezekiel 8 align or conflict with other biblical accounts of tolerating foreign gods?

12. Why does Ezekiel 6:4-5 describe a destruction of altars and idols that lacks clear archaeological confirmation of such widespread devastation?

13. In Ezekiel 8:14, is there historical or archaeological proof that women publicly wept for Tammuz in the Jerusalem temple at this time?

14. What are the key themes in Ezekiel's life story?
Discussion Questions
1. What are some modern-day "idols" that can distract us from true worship of God, and how can we guard against them?

2. How does understanding God's judgment in Ezekiel 6:5 help us appreciate His mercy and grace in the New Testament?

3. In what ways can we ensure that our worship remains focused on God and not on external rituals or traditions?

4. How can the message of repentance and restoration in Ezekiel inspire us to seek personal and communal renewal in our faith communities?

5. What lessons can we learn from the role of prophets like Ezekiel in communicating God's truth, and how can we apply these lessons in sharing our faith today?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 6:5 NIV
Ezekiel 6:5 NLT
Ezekiel 6:5 ESV
Ezekiel 6:5 NASB
Ezekiel 6:5 KJV

Ezekiel 6:5 Commentaries

Bible Hub
Ezekiel 6:4
Top of Page
Top of Page