1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 8:12?

2. What does Ezekiel 8:12 reveal about the nature of hidden sin?

3. How can we guard against the deception described in Ezekiel 8:12?

4. What other scriptures warn about the dangers of secret sins?

5. How does Ezekiel 8:12 challenge us to live transparently before God?

6. What practical steps can we take to avoid the mindset in Ezekiel 8:12?

7. What does Ezekiel 8:12 reveal about the hidden sins of the elders of Israel?

8. How does Ezekiel 8:12 challenge the belief in God's omnipresence and omniscience?

9. What historical context is necessary to understand the idolatry mentioned in Ezekiel 8:12?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 8?

11. How does the severe condemnation of these idolatries in Ezekiel 8 align or conflict with other biblical accounts of tolerating foreign gods?

12. In Ezekiel 8:10, why would the temple contain images of 'creeping things' if this contradicts the temple's strict laws against idolatry?

13. In Ezekiel 8:3-4, what evidence supports or contradicts the claim Ezekiel was physically transported to Jerusalem by a divine hand?

14. (Amos 2:4-5) Why does God's judgment on Judah differ from judgments described in other prophetic books?1. How does the belief that "The LORD does not see us" affect the behavior of the elders, and how can this mindset be present in our lives today?

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

3. How does understanding God's omnipresence and omniscience impact your daily walk with Him?

4. What steps can you take to ensure that your actions align with God's will, even when no one else is watching?

5. How can the church hold its leaders accountable to prevent the kind of spiritual corruption seen in Ezekiel 8:12?1. What does Ezekiel 8 teach about God's omniscience?

2. Discuss the significance of the location of the idol of jealousy in the temple.

3. How does the secretive nature of the elders' worship in Ezekiel 8:7-12 relate to hypocrisy in today's society?

4. Why did the people think their actions were hidden from God?

5. How might the women weeping for Tammuz be compared to present-day distractions that can lead us away from God?

6. Discuss the role of the temple in Israelite society and the significance of its corruption.

7. What is the significance of the men turning their backs towards the sanctuary and facing east to worship the sun?

8. How does God's response to the idolatry in Ezekiel 8 inform our understanding of His character?

9. How does this chapter serve as a warning against idolatry in any form?

10. What are some modern forms of idolatry that people may fall into today?

11. How can believers today safeguard themselves against spiritual apostasy?

12. How does God's righteous anger in this chapter resonate with His love and mercy?

13. How do you think Ezekiel felt during these visions, and why?

14. In what ways can the presence of hidden idols in our lives provoke God to jealousy?

15. How can we discern and remove "hidden doors" of idolatry in our lives?

16. How does the false sense of security of the Israelites reflect on today's society?

17. What can we learn from God's judgement as depicted in Ezekiel 8?

18. How does Ezekiel's vision relate to personal and collective responsibility in our faith?

19. How can the church today address and prevent the idolatrous practices represented in this chapter?

20. How can this study of Ezekiel 8 guide your personal relationship with God and influence your day-to-day decisions?

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