Ezekiel 7:21
And I will hand these things over as plunder to foreigners and loot to the wicked of the earth, who will defile them.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 7:21?

2. How does Ezekiel 7:21 illustrate God's judgment on Israel's idolatry?

3. What can we learn about God's holiness from Ezekiel 7:21?

4. How does Ezekiel 7:21 connect with the first commandment in Exodus 20:3?

5. How should Ezekiel 7:21 influence our view on material possessions today?

6. What steps can we take to avoid the idolatry seen in Ezekiel 7:21?

7. What does Ezekiel 7:21 reveal about God's judgment on Israel's idolatry?

8. How does Ezekiel 7:21 challenge the concept of divine justice?

9. Why does God allow the wicked to possess Israel's treasures in Ezekiel 7:21?

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

11. (2 Chronicles 7:14) If God promised healing for a repentant nation, why did later disasters still befall Israel and Judah despite reported periods of repentance?

12. In Job 21:7, how can the wicked seemingly live long and prosper if divine justice is supposed to hold them accountable?

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. How do interpreters harmonize the restoration promises in Ezekiel 39:21-29 with other Old Testament passages that describe different outcomes for Israel?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the prophecy in Ezekiel 7:21 reflect the broader theme of judgment found throughout the book of Ezekiel?

2. In what ways can modern believers fall into the trap of idolatry, and how can we guard against it?

3. How does understanding God's sovereignty in using foreign nations for judgment impact our view of current world events?

4. What steps can we take to ensure that we are living in a state of repentance and obedience to God?

5. How can the message of hope and restoration found in other parts of Ezekiel encourage us in times of personal or communal 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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