Ezekiel 7:19
They will throw their silver into the streets, and their gold will seem unclean. Their silver and gold cannot save them in the day of the wrath of the LORD. They cannot satisfy their appetites or fill their stomachs with wealth, for it became the stumbling block that brought their iniquity.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 7:19?

2. How does Ezekiel 7:19 warn against trusting in wealth over God?

3. What does "silver and gold" symbolize in Ezekiel 7:19?

4. How can Matthew 6:19-21 deepen our understanding of Ezekiel 7:19?

5. How should Christians prioritize spiritual over material wealth in daily life?

6. What practical steps can prevent wealth from becoming an idol in our hearts?

7. What does Ezekiel 7:19 reveal about the futility of wealth in times of divine judgment?

8. How does Ezekiel 7:19 challenge the belief in material security?

9. Why does Ezekiel 7:19 emphasize silver and gold as worthless during God's wrath?

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. Exodus 37:1-9: How could ancient desert nomads craft such detailed cherubim from pure gold with the tools and resources supposedly available?

13. How does Zephaniah 1:18's claim that wealth can't save on the 'day of the Lord' align with biblical texts showing God's mercy and willingness to relent from punishment?

14. What does 'dross' mean in the Bible?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Ezekiel 7:19 challenge our modern-day perspective on wealth and security?

2. In what ways can material wealth become a stumbling block in our spiritual lives, as mentioned in Ezekiel 7:19?

3. How do the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 6:19-21 relate to the message in Ezekiel 7:19 about storing treasures?

4. What practical steps can we take to ensure that our trust is in God rather than in material possessions?

5. How can the warnings in Ezekiel 7:19 and related scriptures motivate us to live with an eternal perspective?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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