Ezekiel 7:15
The sword is outside; plague and famine are within. Those in the country will die by the sword, and those in the city will be devoured by famine and plague.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 7:15?

2. How does Ezekiel 7:15 illustrate the consequences of turning away from God?

3. What does "sword outside, plague and famine inside" symbolize in today's context?

4. How can Ezekiel 7:15 encourage us to seek God's protection and guidance?

5. What other biblical passages warn of similar consequences for disobedience to God?

6. How can we apply the warnings of Ezekiel 7:15 in our daily lives?

7. How does Ezekiel 7:15 reflect God's judgment on Israel's disobedience?

8. What historical events might Ezekiel 7:15 be referencing?

9. How does Ezekiel 7:15 challenge the concept of divine protection?

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

11. If Ezekiel 7 portrays imminent destruction, how do we align that with later passages in the Bible that describe restoration and continued divine protection?

12. 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?

13. Are there any archaeological findings that confirm the severe judgments (famine, wild beasts, sword, plague) predicted in Ezekiel 14:13-21?

14. If Micah 4:3 foretells nations beating swords into plowshares, why has history seen continuous warfare without this promised era of peace?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the imagery of sword, plague, and famine in Ezekiel 7:15 reflect the consequences outlined in Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28?

2. In what ways does the certainty of God's judgment in Ezekiel's time encourage us to live righteously today?

3. How can we see God's sovereignty in the events described in Ezekiel 7:15, and how does this understanding affect our trust in Him?

4. What steps can we take to heed the call to repentance in our own lives, in light of the warnings given to Jerusalem?

5. How does the message of hope and restoration found in other parts of Ezekiel provide comfort amidst the harsh realities of judgment?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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