◄ Ezekiel 45:10 ►
You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 45:10? 2. How can we ensure "honest scales" in our daily business dealings today? 3. What does Ezekiel 45:10 teach about God's view on fairness and justice? 4. How does Leviticus 19:36 relate to Ezekiel 45:10's call for honesty? 5. In what ways can we apply "honest ephah" in our personal relationships? 6. Why is maintaining integrity important for Christians in a secular world? 7. What does Ezekiel 45:10 teach about honesty and integrity in business practices? 8. How does Ezekiel 45:10 relate to the concept of justice in society? 9. Why is the emphasis on "honest scales" significant in Ezekiel 45:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 45? 11. What are the Biblical weights and measures? 12. Why do the weights and measures in Ezekiel 45:9–12 differ from earlier biblical standards, creating potential contradictions within the text? 13. If Ezekiel 45:15-17 envisions renewed animal sacrifices, how does this reconcile with New Testament teachings that Christ ended the need for sacrifice? 14. How do claims in Ezekiel 36 about Israel's future prosperity reconcile with other biblical passages that predict ongoing hardship for the same people? Discussion Questions 1. How does the call for honest scales in Ezekiel 45:10 reflect God's character, and how can we apply this in our daily lives? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our business and personal dealings are marked by integrity and fairness? 3. How does the principle of justice in Ezekiel 45:10 connect with the broader biblical theme of justice found in other scriptures like Micah 6:8? 4. What are some modern-day equivalents of "honest scales" that we should be mindful of in our interactions with others? 5. How can practicing fairness and integrity in our lives serve as a witness to others about the nature of God? Ezekiel 45 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the division of the land reflect God's concern for social structure? 2. What is the significance of the specific portion allocated to the sanctuary, priests, Levites, city, and the prince? 3. How does the concept of land allocation apply to our modern context? 4. How can the responsibilities given to the prince be interpreted in today's leadership roles? 5. What are some examples of oppressive behaviors the princes were admonished to stop? How can we ensure we are not behaving similarly? 6. How does the directive to use honest measures and weights translate into contemporary ethical principles in business and economics? 7. What do the specific offerings from the people of Israel signify? 8. How can the principle of making offerings to God be incorporated into our lives today? 9. What is the significance of the prince bearing the responsibility for the feasts? 10. How does the practice of the yearly rituals resonate with modern religious practices? 11. What do the cleansing of the sanctuary, the Passover, and the Feast of Tabernacles symbolize? 12. What lessons on atonement can we draw from this chapter? 13. How can we apply the teachings on societal justice in Ezekiel 45 in our daily lives? 14. What does this chapter teach us about God's expectations for leadership? 15. How does the principle of fair distribution manifest in today's societal structures? 16. In what ways does Ezekiel 45 illuminate the relationship between worship and justice? 17. How can we as individuals emulate the integrity demanded of the prince in our daily lives? 18. How does the idea of sacred space, as depicted in the allocation of the land, apply in our personal spiritual life? 19. How do the instructions on offerings inform our understanding of sacrifice and generosity? 20. How can we ensure we maintain a balanced focus on both the ceremonial (offerings and feasts) and the ethical (justice and fairness) aspects of our faith? Links Ezekiel 45:10 NIV Ezekiel 45:10 NLT Ezekiel 45:10 ESV Ezekiel 45:10 NASB Ezekiel 45:10 KJV Ezekiel 45:10 Commentaries Bible Hub