"Son of man," He told me, "dig through the wall." So I dug through the wall and discovered a doorway. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 8:8? 2. What does Ezekiel 8:8 reveal about God's awareness of hidden sins? 3. How can we ensure our hearts are open to God's examination? 4. What scriptural connections exist between Ezekiel 8:8 and Psalm 139:23-24? 5. How does Ezekiel's obedience in 8:8 inspire our spiritual discipline today? 6. What steps can we take to uncover and repent of hidden sins? 7. What does Ezekiel 8:8 reveal about the hidden sins of Israel's leaders? 8. How does Ezekiel 8:8 challenge our understanding of spiritual corruption? 9. What historical context is necessary to understand Ezekiel 8:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 8? 11. In Ezekiel 8:3-4, what evidence supports or contradicts the claim Ezekiel was physically transported to Jerusalem by a divine hand? 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 Deuteronomy 32:8, how do we reconcile the phrase 'sons of God' or 'sons of Israel' with other ancient texts, and why do historical records not clarify this discrepancy? 14. How does Micah 4:8 align with other prophecies about Zion's future when some passages (e.g., Ezekiel 5) predict destruction rather than restoration? Discussion Questions 1. What does the act of digging through the wall symbolize in your personal spiritual journey?2. How can we apply the lesson of uncovering hidden sins to our daily walk with God? 3. In what ways might modern idolatry manifest in our lives, and how can we guard against it? 4. How does the concept of God revealing hidden things relate to other scriptures about His omniscience? 5. What steps can we take to ensure that our worship and devotion to God are genuine and not hypocritical?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? Links Ezekiel 8:8 NIVEzekiel 8:8 NLT Ezekiel 8:8 ESV Ezekiel 8:8 NASB Ezekiel 8:8 KJV Ezekiel 8:8 Commentaries Bible Hub |



