◄ Ezekiel 9:3 ►
Then the glory of the God of Israel rose from above the cherubim, where it had been, and moved to the threshold of the temple. And He called to the man clothed in linen who had the writing kit at his side. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 9:3? 2. How does Ezekiel 9:3 illustrate God's presence departing from the temple? 3. What does the "glory of the God of Israel" signify in Ezekiel 9:3? 4. How can we ensure God's presence remains in our lives today? 5. Connect Ezekiel 9:3 with other instances of God's glory departing in Scripture. 6. How should Ezekiel 9:3 influence our reverence for God's dwelling places? 7. What is the significance of God's glory moving from the cherub to the temple threshold in Ezekiel 9:3? 8. How does Ezekiel 9:3 reflect God's judgment and mercy? 9. What does the movement of God's glory symbolize in the context of Ezekiel's vision? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 9? 11. Could Ezekiel 9 be interpreted as a purely symbolic vision rather than a literal event, and if so, why include graphic details? 12. How does the judgment in Ezekiel 9 align with other biblical passages emphasizing mercy and forgiveness? 13. What are the ophanim in the Bible? 14. What are Ezekiel's Wheels in biblical context? Discussion Questions 1. How does the movement of God's glory in Ezekiel 9:3 reflect His response to the sin of the people, and what does this teach us about God's holiness? 2. In what ways can we lament over the sin in our lives and society today, and how does this align with the actions of the faithful in Ezekiel's vision? 3. How does the role of the man clothed in linen with the writing kit challenge us to consider our own role in interceding for others? 4. What are some practical ways we can cultivate a greater awareness of God's presence in our daily lives, as seen in the movement of His glory? 5. How do the themes of judgment and mercy in Ezekiel 9:3 connect with the broader account of Scripture, and how can we apply these themes to our understanding of God's character? Ezekiel 9 Bible Study Questions 1. What is the significance of the man dressed in linen with the writer's inkhorn? 2. Why did God choose to begin His judgment at His sanctuary? 3. How do you interpret the symbolism of the mark given to the righteous in Jerusalem? 4. Why does God spare those who "sigh and groan" over the abominations in the city? What does this tell us about His character? 5. Compare Ezekiel's response to God's judgment with Abraham's response to Sodom's judgment in Genesis 18. What similarities and differences do you see? 6. How do you reconcile the image of a loving God with the depiction of divine judgment in Ezekiel 9? 7. What does this chapter teach about the consequences of collective and individual sin? 8. How can we apply the lessons from this chapter to the way we respond to sin in our society today? 9. What might be some 'detestable practices' in today's world that would grieve God? 10. If you were in Ezekiel's position, witnessing such a vision, what would be your reaction? 11. In what ways does the church today uphold or fail to uphold the kind of integrity seen in those marked for protection in Jerusalem? 12. What does this chapter say about the importance of spiritual discernment? 13. What parallels can you draw between Ezekiel 9 and the world we live in today? 14. How can we, as modern Christians, "sigh and groan" over the sins of our society in a way that is constructive and leads to change? 15. How might this chapter affect the way you think about justice and righteousness? 16. How can we bear the 'mark' of righteousness in our own lives? 17. Is there a time when you felt like Ezekiel, overwhelmed by the sin and injustice around you? How did you respond? 18. How does the depiction of God's judgment in Ezekiel 9 resonate with the concept of God's justice found in the New Testament? 19. In your personal life, how can you be an agent of change against detestable practices or sins in your community? 20. How can we find hope in God's character as revealed in this sobering chapter of divine judgment? Links Ezekiel 9:3 NIV Ezekiel 9:3 NLT Ezekiel 9:3 ESV Ezekiel 9:3 NASB Ezekiel 9:3 KJV Ezekiel 9:3 Commentaries Bible Hub