◄ Ezekiel 10:18 ►
Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 10:18? 2. How does God's glory departing the temple in Ezekiel 10:18 impact our worship? 3. What does Ezekiel 10:18 reveal about God's presence and holiness? 4. How does Ezekiel 10:18 connect to God's presence in the New Testament? 5. How can we ensure God's presence remains in our lives today? 6. What lessons from Ezekiel 10:18 apply to maintaining a holy lifestyle? 7. What does Ezekiel 10:18 reveal about God's presence leaving the temple? 8. How does Ezekiel 10:18 challenge the belief in God's constant presence? 9. Why did God's glory depart from the temple in Ezekiel 10:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 10? 11. If Ezekiel 10:18 describes God’s glory leaving the temple, why is there no external historical mention of such a significant event? 12. How does the intricate temple imagery in Ezekiel 10 relate to known architecture and practices during the Babylonian captivity? 13. What are the key themes in Ezekiel's life story? 14. Psalm 132:13–14: How can Zion be God’s eternal dwelling when other biblical passages suggest His presence can depart certain locations? Discussion Questions 1. What does the departure of God's glory from the temple signify about the spiritual state of Israel at that time? 2. How does the role of the cherubim in Ezekiel's vision compare to their role in other parts of Scripture, such as Genesis and Revelation? 3. In what ways can the church today ensure that it remains a place where God's presence dwells? 4. How does the concept of God's glory departing challenge us to reflect on our personal and communal worship practices? 5. What hope does Ezekiel's vision offer for believers today, and how does it connect to the promises found in the New Testament? Ezekiel 10 Bible Study Questions 1. How do the visuals in Ezekiel's vision emphasize God's omnipresence, omniscience, and omnipotence? 2. What do the cherubim symbolize in the vision? 3. Why does God command the man in linen to scatter burning coals over the city of Jerusalem? 4. What is the significance of God's glory departing the Temple? 5. How does this vision relate to the situation in Jerusalem during Ezekiel's time? 6. What could the departure of God's glory mean for believers today when they stray from their faith? 7. In what ways does this chapter challenge your understanding of God's judgement? 8. How do the movements of the cherubim and the wheels reflect the character of God? 9. How can this vision inform our understanding of God's response to disobedience and sin? 10. How does this chapter highlight the importance of obedience and faith in God? 11. In your own life, have you ever felt a similar sense of God's departure due to disobedience? How did you respond? 12. What can the church today learn from the vision of the glory of the Lord departing the temple? 13. How does the vision of God's glory leaving the temple impact your view of God's presence in your life? 14. Can you relate this vision to any modern scenarios where societies are straying from God's path? 15. What steps can individuals and communities take to ensure they are inviting, not driving away, God's presence? 16. How does this chapter of Ezekiel influence your understanding of divine judgment? 17. If you were Ezekiel, how would you have felt witnessing this vision? 18. How does Ezekiel's reaction to the vision instruct us about the appropriate response to divine revelations? 19. How can we ensure that our places of worship remain filled with God's glory? 20. Given the symbolism in Ezekiel's vision, what parallels can you draw with other parts of the Bible where God's glory is seen departing or returning? Links Ezekiel 10:18 NIV Ezekiel 10:18 NLT Ezekiel 10:18 ESV Ezekiel 10:18 NASB Ezekiel 10:18 KJV Ezekiel 10:18 Commentaries Bible Hub