◄ Ezekiel 18:7 ►
He does not oppress another, but restores the pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 18:7? 2. How does Ezekiel 18:7 define righteousness in terms of social justice? 3. What actions in Ezekiel 18:7 demonstrate love for one's neighbor? 4. How does Ezekiel 18:7 connect to Jesus' teachings on helping the poor? 5. In what ways can we apply Ezekiel 18:7 to modern financial practices? 6. How does Ezekiel 18:7 challenge us to treat others fairly and justly? 7. How does Ezekiel 18:7 challenge the concept of personal responsibility in faith? 8. What historical context influenced the message of Ezekiel 18:7? 9. How does Ezekiel 18:7 address social justice and fairness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 18? 11. Ezekiel 18 - Does any historical or archaeological evidence indicate that Israel ever fully practiced individual accountability rather than communal guilt? 12. Where is the archaeological or historical evidence that these specific laws in Deuteronomy 24 were widely observed in ancient Israel? 13. In Ezekiel 43:7, God declares His throne will be in the temple. Does this conflict with the doctrine of an omnipresent deity who cannot be confined? 14. Could Ezekiel 15 conflict with covenant promises in earlier texts, suggesting inconsistencies in God's character? Discussion Questions 1. How does Ezekiel 18:7 challenge our understanding of personal responsibility in our spiritual lives? 2. In what ways can we practice the restoration of pledges in our modern context, and how does this reflect God's justice? 3. How do the actions described in Ezekiel 18:7 align with Jesus' teachings in the New Testament, particularly in Matthew 25? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure we are not oppressing others, either directly or indirectly, in our daily lives? 5. How can we cultivate a heart of compassion and generosity, as described in Ezekiel 18:7, in our communities and churches today? Ezekiel 18 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Ezekiel 18 challenge conventional views about inherited sin and divine punishment? 2. What qualities and actions does God use to define a righteous person in this chapter? 3. Contrast the lives of the wicked son and the righteous grandson in Ezekiel 18. How do their lives reflect the principle of individual responsibility? 4. How does the concept of individual responsibility presented in Ezekiel 18 apply to our modern understanding of justice? 5. Reflect on the transformative power of repentance as discussed in verses 21-24. How does this understanding affect your perception of personal growth and change? 6. How does God respond to the Israelites' claims of His ways being unjust? How does this reinforce God's fairness and justice? 7. In what ways does the principle of individual responsibility challenge you in your daily life? 8. How does the theme of divine forgiveness manifest in your life? How can you apply it to your interactions with others? 9. How do you understand the phrase "For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live!" in the context of God's character? 10. How can the understanding of personal accountability influence your relationship with God and your spiritual journey? 11. In today's society, how can we balance individual responsibility with the societal impact of actions? How does Ezekiel 18 inform this balance? 12. How can we apply the lesson of individual responsibility from Ezekiel 18 in nurturing our families, especially our children? 13. In a culture that often promotes blame-shifting, how does the message of Ezekiel 18 stand out? 14. How does the notion of individual repentance and forgiveness in Ezekiel 18 provide hope for those entangled in persistent sin? 15. How might the message of Ezekiel 18 affect the way we approach people who have made serious mistakes in their lives? 16. How can we cultivate a mindset of repentance as portrayed in Ezekiel 18 in our daily lives? 17. Can the concept of God's fairness be reconciled with the suffering we see in the world today? How does Ezekiel 18 inform this discussion? 18. How might the teachings in Ezekiel 18 influence the way society handles crime and punishment? 19. How can the principles outlined in Ezekiel 18 guide you in your personal decision-making processes? 20. What steps can you take to ensure you are living in line with the expectations of righteousness as outlined in Ezekiel 18? Links Ezekiel 18:7 NIV Ezekiel 18:7 NLT Ezekiel 18:7 ESV Ezekiel 18:7 NASB Ezekiel 18:7 KJV Ezekiel 18:7 Commentaries Bible Hub