◄ Ezekiel 43:20 ►
You are to take some of its blood and put it on the four horns of the altar, on the four corners of the ledge, and all around the rim; thus you will cleanse the altar and make atonement for it. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 43:20? 2. How does Ezekiel 43:20 emphasize the importance of atonement in worship practices? 3. What role does the blood play in the consecration process described in Ezekiel 43:20? 4. How does Ezekiel 43:20 connect to Christ's ultimate sacrifice for our sins? 5. How can we apply the principles of purification from Ezekiel 43:20 today? 6. What does Ezekiel 43:20 teach about God's holiness and our approach to Him? 7. What is the significance of applying blood to the altar in Ezekiel 43:20? 8. How does Ezekiel 43:20 relate to the concept of atonement in Christianity? 9. Why is the purification of the altar important in Ezekiel 43:20? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 43? 11. Why is the altar of burnt offering significant? 12. What are Revelation's seven trumpets? 13. Ezekiel 43:18-27 emphasizes continued animal sacrifices. How does this align with later New Testament teachings that Christ's sacrifice ended the need for further offerings? 14. Jeremiah 19:4-5 -- If God commands against child sacrifice elsewhere, why would He allow His own people to practice it for so long without immediate judgment? Discussion Questions 1. How does the use of blood in Ezekiel 43:20 relate to the concept of atonement in the New Testament? 2. What does the cleansing of the altar teach us about the nature of worship and our approach to God today? 3. In what ways does the obedience of Ezekiel in following God’s instructions serve as a model for our own spiritual lives? 4. How can understanding the Old Testament sacrificial system deepen our appreciation for the sacrifice of Jesus? 5. What practical steps can we take to ensure that our worship is characterized by purity and reverence, as symbolized by the cleansing of the altar? Ezekiel 43 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the return of God's glory to the Temple in Ezekiel 43 symbolize God's forgiveness and restoration? 2. What do the specific instructions for the altar tell us about the nature of God and how we should approach Him? 3. How can we apply the principle of God's holiness in our daily lives? 4. In what ways can we relate the people's past sins and God's expectations to our present-day life? 5. How can we consecrate our own "altar" in today's context, as described in Ezekiel 43? 6. What does the vision of God's glory filling the Temple mean for us today? 7. How does God's covenant of peace resonate with you personally, and how can it be applied in your life? 8. How do the repetitive instructions and rituals emphasize the importance of obedience and dedication? 9. What can we learn about the consequences of our actions from the shame the Israelites felt for their sins? 10. In what ways can you create a "most holy" place in your life for God's presence? 11. How does the concept of God dwelling among His people transform your perspective on your personal relationship with God? 12. How can the detailed sacrificial laws inform our understanding of atonement and reconciliation with God? 13. How does the image of God's glory entering through the East Gate influence your perception of divine encounters? 14. What role does repentance play in preparing our hearts for God's presence, as shown in Ezekiel 43? 15. How can we modernize the concept of observing the law of the temple in our spiritual practice today? 16. In what ways can the principles outlined in the Temple's design and layout guide the structure of our personal devotion or worship? 17. What implications does God's demand for precise obedience have on your understanding of God's expectations? 18. How does the concept of God's throne being among humans challenge your view of God's accessibility and nearness? 19. How do the elements of the Temple and its rituals symbolize aspects of our spiritual journey today? 20. How can the process of consecrating the altar guide us in setting apart areas of our lives for God's specific use or purpose? Links Ezekiel 43:20 NIV Ezekiel 43:20 NLT Ezekiel 43:20 ESV Ezekiel 43:20 NASB Ezekiel 43:20 KJV Ezekiel 43:20 Commentaries Bible Hub