Doom has come to you, O inhabitants of the land. The time has come; the day is near; there is panic on the mountains instead of shouts of joy. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 7:7? 2. How does Ezekiel 7:7 illustrate the urgency of God's impending judgment? 3. What does "doom has come" in Ezekiel 7:7 reveal about God's justice? 4. How can Ezekiel 7:7's warning inspire repentance in our daily lives? 5. Compare Ezekiel 7:7 with Matthew 24:44 regarding readiness for God's judgment. 6. How should Ezekiel 7:7 influence our understanding of God's timing and patience? 7. What does Ezekiel 7:7 mean by "the day of panic" in a modern context? 8. How does Ezekiel 7:7 reflect God's judgment and its implications for today? 9. Why is the "doom" in Ezekiel 7:7 significant for understanding divine justice? 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. How does the enigmatic 'time, times, and half a time' in Daniel 12:7 align with any verifiable historical timeline? 13. Luke 7:36-50 - How does the anointing of Jesus by a sinful woman align, or conflict, with other anointing accounts in the Gospels regarding location, timing, and participants? 14. Daniel 7:25 predicts a figure who changes times and laws--what evidence confirms such a historical individual existed? Discussion Questions 1. How does the context of the Babylonian exile help us understand the urgency of Ezekiel's message in 7:7?2. In what ways can the concept of the "Day of the Lord" be applied to our understanding of future events in the New Testament? 3. What are some modern-day "idols" that can lead to spiritual panic and how can we guard against them? 4. How does the certainty of God's judgment influence your daily walk with Him? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced a sense of urgency in your spiritual life. How did it impact your relationship with God and others?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? Links Ezekiel 7:7 NIVEzekiel 7:7 NLT Ezekiel 7:7 ESV Ezekiel 7:7 NASB Ezekiel 7:7 KJV Ezekiel 7:7 Commentaries Bible Hub |



