◄ Ezekiel 46:20 ►
and said to me, "This is the place where the priests shall boil the guilt offering and the sin offering, and where they shall bake the grain offering, so that they do not bring them into the outer court and transmit holiness to the people." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 46:20? 2. How does Ezekiel 46:20 emphasize the importance of holiness in worship practices? 3. What role do the priests play in maintaining purity according to Ezekiel 46:20? 4. How can we apply the principle of separation in our daily spiritual lives? 5. What connections exist between Ezekiel 46:20 and Old Testament laws on holiness? 6. How does Ezekiel 46:20 inspire us to honor God in our actions? 7. What is the significance of the boiling place in Ezekiel 46:20 for temple rituals? 8. How does Ezekiel 46:20 reflect the holiness required in temple practices? 9. Why is it important to separate holy and common in Ezekiel 46:20? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 46? 11. Ezekiel 46:4-8 prescribes animal sacrifices long after the exile; how does this align with other texts that emphasize altered religious practices or question the necessity of sacrifices? 12. Ezekiel 18:20 - If individuals alone bear their own guilt, how do we reconcile this with Exodus 20:5, which speaks of generational punishment? 13. Isaiah 27:7-9 describes collective punishment or forgiveness--does this conflict with other Old Testament texts emphasizing individual responsibility (e.g., Ezekiel 18)? 14. In Nehemiah 1:5-7, are the concepts of collective sin and covenant consistent with other Old Testament texts or do they create contradictions? Discussion Questions 1. How does the role of the priests in Ezekiel 46:20 compare to the role of spiritual leaders in the church today? 2. What can we learn from the separation of sacred spaces in the temple about how we approach worship in our own lives? 3. How do the guilt and sin offerings in the Old Testament point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ? 4. In what ways can we ensure that our worship practices maintain a sense of holiness and reverence? 5. How does understanding the original context of temple rituals enhance our appreciation for the New Testament teachings on Christ's sacrifice? 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 46:20 NIV Ezekiel 46:20 NLT Ezekiel 46:20 ESV Ezekiel 46:20 NASB Ezekiel 46:20 KJV Ezekiel 46:20 Commentaries Bible Hub