1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 7:12?

2. How does Ezekiel 7:12 warn against placing hope in material possessions?

3. What does "the time has come" signify about God's judgment in Ezekiel 7:12?

4. How can we prepare for God's judgment as described in Ezekiel 7:12?

5. Compare Ezekiel 7:12 with Matthew 6:19-21 on storing treasures in heaven.

6. How should Ezekiel 7:12 influence our priorities and daily decision-making?

7. What does Ezekiel 7:12 mean by "the time has come" in a prophetic context?

8. How does Ezekiel 7:12 reflect God's judgment on Israel's moral and spiritual state?

9. What historical events might Ezekiel 7:12 be referencing with "the day is near"?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 7?

11. Ezekiel 7:19 mentions people throwing their silver and gold in the streets--has any archaeological evidence been found to support this kind of widespread act of desperation?

12. Ezekiel 46:1-2 describes a gate that remains shut during the six working days but opens on the Sabbath; how could such consistent timing be maintained with ancient technology and calendars?

13. Isaiah 58:13 - How can the chapter's call to honor the Sabbath be reconciled with Christianity's shift to Sunday worship, suggesting inconsistency with Old Testament commands?

14. What does 'The End of All Things Is at Hand' mean?1. How does the context of the Babylonian exile influence the message of Ezekiel 7:12, and what can we learn from it about God's response to disobedience?

2. In what ways does the warning to "let not the buyer rejoice, nor the seller mourn" challenge our current cultural attitudes towards material wealth and success?

3. How can we, as a church community, ensure that we are collectively living in a way that honors God and avoids the collective judgment seen in Ezekiel 7:12?

4. Reflect on a time when you prioritized material possessions over spiritual growth. How does Ezekiel 7:12 encourage you to reassess your priorities?

5. Considering the theme of the "Day of the Lord," how can we prepare ourselves and others for the eventual return of Christ, as described in the New Testament?1. How does the prophecy of doom in Ezekiel 7 apply to today's world?

2. What lessons can be learned about the nature of God's judgment from this chapter?

3. How does Ezekiel 7 deepen your understanding of the consequences of sin?

4. Why does God connect idolatry with severe punishment?

5. How can the fear of divine judgment inspire repentance and obedience?

6. How does this chapter portray the inability of worldly wealth to save from God's wrath?

7. What can we learn about the seriousness of defiling sacred spaces like the Temple?

8. How would you respond if you were among the people receiving Ezekiel's prophecy?

9. What does it mean when it says that "the buyer will not regain what he lost, and the seller will not return to what was sold"? How can we apply this to modern life?

10. Can you relate to the feeling of seeking peace but finding none? How can faith change that?

11. How does Ezekiel's message act as a warning to us in modern times?

12. How can the church today guard against the sins of idolatry and injustice?

13. How does Ezekiel 7 challenge our view of prosperity and success?

14. What would be the implications if God turned His face away from us today, as described in this chapter?

15. How should the message of Ezekiel 7 influence our decisions and actions in our daily lives?

16. How do you see the theme of inescapability playing out in this chapter?

17. How does the description of the despair among the people of Israel make you reflect upon the consequences of sin in your own life?

18. How does the desolation depicted in the chapter inspire you to lead a life more pleasing to God?

19. How can you apply the lessons from Ezekiel 7 in teaching others about the severity of God's judgment?

20. What steps can you take to ensure that you do not fall into the same trap as the Israelites did, according to this chapter?

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