◄ Ezekiel 46:9 ►
When the people of the land come before the LORD at the appointed feasts, whoever enters by the north gate to worship must go out by the south gate, and whoever enters by the south gate must go out by the north gate. No one is to return through the gate by which he entered, but each must go out by the opposite gate. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 46:9? 2. How does Ezekiel 46:9 emphasize orderly worship in the temple? 3. What spiritual significance is found in entering and exiting through different gates? 4. How can Ezekiel 46:9 inspire our approach to corporate worship today? 5. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of reverence in worship practices? 6. How can we apply the principle of orderliness in our church gatherings? 7. What is the significance of entering and exiting through different gates in Ezekiel 46:9? 8. How does Ezekiel 46:9 reflect the order and structure of worship in ancient Israel? 9. Why does Ezekiel emphasize the direction of movement in temple worship in 46:9? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 46? 11. Who is the prince mentioned in Ezekiel's prophecy? 12. Ezekiel 46:9 mandates worshipers to enter and exit by different gates; is there any archaeological trace of such an architectural arrangement in known temple ruins? 13. Ezekiel 46:1-2 describes a gate that remains shut during the six working days but opens on the Sabbath; how could such consistent timing be maintained with ancient technology and calendars? 14. How does Jeremiah 18 align with other passages that depict God's judgment as predetermined, creating a seeming contradiction about free will? Discussion Questions 1. What does the instruction to enter and exit through different gates teach us about the nature of worship? 2. How can the symbolism of entering and exiting through different gates apply to our personal spiritual growth? 3. In what ways can we ensure that our worship is orderly and reverent, as described in Ezekiel 46:9? 4. How does the communal aspect of worship in Ezekiel 46:9 relate to the New Testament teachings on gathering as believers? 5. Reflect on a time when worship led to a significant change in your life. How can you continue to seek transformation through worship? Ezekiel 46 Bible Study Questions 1. What does Ezekiel 46 tell us about God's character? 2. How can the rules about Sabbath and New Moon observance apply to our modern observance of rest and worship? 3. How do the detailed instructions for sacrifices reflect on the seriousness of worship? 4. How does the prince's role in the worship mirror Christ's role in Christian worship? 5. What does the prince's duty to provide fair inheritance teach us about leadership and justice? 6. In what ways can the regulations for the prince's inheritance be applied to modern discussions about wealth and social responsibility? 7. How does the emphasis on fair stewardship in this chapter influence your understanding of responsible leadership? 8. What can we learn from the priests' role in handling the guilt and sin offerings? 9. How does the requirement to avoid transmitting holiness to the people through the offerings apply to us today? 10. How do the principles of worship and sacrifice in Ezekiel 46 influence your personal devotion and worship practices? 11. What practical lessons can be drawn from the prince entering and leaving with the people during festivals? 12. What can modern-day leaders learn from the prince’s instructions in Ezekiel 46? 13. How does the detail about the cooking place of offerings help us understand the concept of holiness? 14. How can we apply the principles of worship laid out in Ezekiel 46 to our church services today? 15. How do the principles of justice and leadership in this chapter influence your understanding of civic responsibilities? 16. What significance does the eastern gate of the temple hold and how does it symbolize our approach to worship? 17. How does this chapter challenge our understanding of service, humility, and justice in leadership? 18. How can the daily offerings in Ezekiel 46 guide our daily devotions? 19. How does the emphasis on order and regulations in Ezekiel 46 reflect in our lives and communities today? 20. How do you reconcile the detailed sacrificial systems in Ezekiel with the New Testament teaching of Jesus being the ultimate sacrifice? Links Ezekiel 46:9 NIV Ezekiel 46:9 NLT Ezekiel 46:9 ESV Ezekiel 46:9 NASB Ezekiel 46:9 KJV Ezekiel 46:9 Commentaries Bible Hub