◄ Ezekiel 48:20 ►
The entire portion will be a square, 25,000 cubits by 25,000 cubits. You are to set apart the holy portion, along with the city property. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 48:20? 2. How does Ezekiel 48:20 emphasize God's order in dividing the land? 3. What does "holy portion" in Ezekiel 48:20 reveal about God's holiness? 4. How can we apply the principle of fairness from Ezekiel 48:20 today? 5. How does Ezekiel 48:20 connect to the concept of God's sovereignty in Scripture? 6. How should Ezekiel 48:20 influence our understanding of God's plans for His people? 7. What is the significance of the "holy portion" in Ezekiel 48:20 for modern believers? 8. How does Ezekiel 48:20 relate to the concept of divine land allocation? 9. Why is the measurement of land important in Ezekiel 48:20? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 48? 11. How do the specific measurements in Ezekiel 41 (particularly verses 1-5) align with any known historical or archaeological temple structure? 12. How do we reconcile the detailed land allotments in Ezekiel 48 with other biblical passages that describe differing boundaries for these tribes? 13. Why is Dan excluded from Revelation's 144,000 list? 14. What archaeological evidence supports the precise tribal divisions described in Ezekiel 48, or is there any at all? Discussion Questions 1. How does the concept of a "holy portion" in Ezekiel 48:20 challenge us to consider areas of our lives that need to be set apart for God? 2. In what ways does the division of land among the tribes of Israel demonstrate God’s faithfulness, and how can this encourage us in our personal walk with God? 3. How can the centrality of the temple in the holy portion inspire us to prioritize worship in our daily lives? 4. What lessons can we learn from the orderly division of land about living in community and harmony with others? 5. How does the vision of restoration in Ezekiel 48:20 give us hope for the future, and how can this hope impact our present circumstances? Ezekiel 48 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the systematic allocation of the land reflect God's nature of order and structure? 2. What is the significance of the central positioning of the holy district? 3. How do the divisions of land in Ezekiel 48 contrast with the divisions in the time of Joshua? 4. Why is the city given the name "The Lord is There"? How does this resonate with the narrative of the entire Bible? 5. What does the final chapter of Ezekiel teach us about God's faithfulness to His promises? 6. What lessons can we learn from God’s dedication to keep His covenant, despite the disobedience of His people? 7. How does Ezekiel's vision of restoration offer hope to those in times of despair and uncertainty? 8. In our daily lives, how can we apply the concept of the "sanctuary" and "holy district" depicted in this chapter? 9. How can we understand the modern significance of the tribal allocations as described in Ezekiel 48? 10. How does this vision of future restoration reflect God's ultimate plan of salvation? 11. What do you think the purpose was for Ezekiel to mention each tribe specifically? How does this reflect on the concept of individuality within a community? 12. The Prince of Israel plays a significant role in this allocation. What does this role represent, and how can we relate it to our spiritual leadership today? 13. In what ways does the vision of Ezekiel 48 provide a blueprint for spiritual blessings in your life? 14. How does the concept of land distribution reflect our understanding of fairness and justice today? 15. In our modern society, how can we build "gates" in our lives that honor the tribes of Israel, representing diverse aspects of faith and character? 16. If you were to rename your city based on its spiritual identity, what would it be and why? 17. How does the notion of God dwelling among His people resonate with your personal relationship with Him? 18. How can we, as Christians, contribute to the creation of a spiritual "holy district" in our communities? 19. How does the detailed vision of Ezekiel 48 inspire your understanding of God’s Kingdom? 20. In light of Ezekiel 48, how should we view our personal inheritances and roles within God's divine plan? Links Ezekiel 48:20 NIV Ezekiel 48:20 NLT Ezekiel 48:20 ESV Ezekiel 48:20 NASB Ezekiel 48:20 KJV Ezekiel 48:20 Commentaries Bible Hub