1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 8:18?

2. How does Ezekiel 8:18 illustrate God's response to persistent idolatry?

3. What actions today might provoke God's anger as in Ezekiel 8:18?

4. How does Ezekiel 8:18 connect with God's justice in Romans 1:18?

5. How can we ensure our worship aligns with God's expectations in Ezekiel 8:18?

6. What steps can we take to avoid spiritual complacency warned in Ezekiel 8:18?

7. Why does God refuse to listen or show pity in Ezekiel 8:18?

8. How does Ezekiel 8:18 reflect God's response to idolatry?

9. What historical context led to God's anger in Ezekiel 8:18?

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

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

12. Psalm 21:8-10: How can the depiction of God's fiery wrath be reconciled with other scriptures portraying God as loving and merciful?

13. Why does Jeremiah 21:4-7 depict God actively fighting against His own people, contradicting the notion of a loving deity?

14. If Psalm 95:7-11 portrays God's long-term wrath on an entire generation, how does that reconcile with passages emphasizing God's mercy (e.g., Exodus 34:6)?1. What are some modern-day idols that can take the place of God in our lives, and how can we guard against them?

2. How does understanding God's justice and wrath influence your view of sin and repentance?

3. In what ways can we ensure that our prayers are heard by God, according to biblical principles?

4. How can the consequences of sin, as seen in Ezekiel 8:18, motivate us to live a life of holiness?

5. What responsibilities do spiritual leaders have in preventing idolatry and leading people towards God, and how can we support them in this role?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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