◄ Ezekiel 5:11 ►
Therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because you have defiled My sanctuary with all your detestable idols and abominations, I Myself will withdraw My favor; I will not look upon you with pity, nor will I spare you. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 5:11? 2. How does Ezekiel 5:11 emphasize God's response to defilement of His sanctuary? 3. What does "I will withdraw" reveal about God's holiness and justice? 4. How does Ezekiel 5:11 connect with God's covenant promises in Leviticus 26? 5. How can we ensure our lives honor God's holiness today? 6. What lessons from Ezekiel 5:11 apply to maintaining purity in worship? 7. How does Ezekiel 5:11 reflect God's judgment and holiness? 8. What historical events might Ezekiel 5:11 be referencing? 9. How does Ezekiel 5:11 challenge the concept of divine mercy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 5? 11. In Ezekiel 5:11–12, how can we reconcile the promised devastating punishment (famine, sword, and scattering) with accounts from other biblical or secular sources? 12. How does the severe condemnation of these idolatries in Ezekiel 8 align or conflict with other biblical accounts of tolerating foreign gods? 13. In Psalm 81:13–14, how can we reconcile God’s promise to subdue Israel’s enemies with historical records of Israel’s defeats? 14. How does Ezekiel 9:6 reconcile a loving God with the command to kill everyone, including children and the elderly? Discussion Questions 1. How does the defilement of the sanctuary in Ezekiel 5:11 reflect the spiritual state of the Israelites, and what can we learn from this about the importance of maintaining purity in our worship? 2. In what ways do modern believers face similar temptations to idolatry, and how can we guard against them? 3. How does the concept of God's holiness in Ezekiel 5:11 challenge us to live differently in our daily lives? 4. What parallels can you draw between the consequences faced by the Israelites and the warnings given in the New Testament about turning away from God? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Ezekiel 5:11 to ensure that our personal and communal worship remains focused on God alone? Ezekiel 5 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the symbolic action of Ezekiel in verses 1-4 illustrate the forthcoming judgment on Jerusalem? 2. What do you think the "center of the nations" (verse 5) means? Why is this significant? 3. How does Jerusalem's rebellion against God's laws compare to the rebellion in our society today? Provide specific examples. 4. What was unique about the severity of the judgment that God was going to inflict on Jerusalem (verses 9-17)? 5. How does the concept of Divine Judgment manifest in your understanding of God? 6. In what ways does the judgement on Jerusalem challenge or affirm your view of God’s love and justice? 7. How can we respond to the realities of Divine Judgment as believers in the 21st century? 8. How can the lessons from Ezekiel 5 guide our personal lives and relationships with others? 9. In what ways are we like the people of Jerusalem in this chapter? 10. How does the severity of God’s impending judgment impact your understanding of the consequences of sin? 11. How does the story of God sparing a remnant (a few hairs) relate to His mercy? 12. How does the description of the judgment evoke a sense of repentance and reliance on God's grace? 13. What actions in your life might be seen as rebellious against God's commandments? 14. How might God’s actions in Ezekiel 5 influence your decision-making process in daily life? 15. What is the relevance of this chapter to the broader narrative of the book of Ezekiel? 16. How can this chapter help us navigate times of disobedience and rebellion in our society? 17. How does Ezekiel 5 speak to current societal issues? Can you make any direct applications? 18. In the face of judgment, where can hope be found according to the book of Ezekiel? 19. How does the statement "I will be comforted" (verse 13) reflect God's character? 20. What does Ezekiel 5 teach us about our responsibilities as believers in a rebellious society? Links Ezekiel 5:11 NIV Ezekiel 5:11 NLT Ezekiel 5:11 ESV Ezekiel 5:11 NASB Ezekiel 5:11 KJV Ezekiel 5:11 Commentaries Bible Hub