◄ Ezekiel 20:34 ►
With a strong hand, an outstretched arm, and outpoured wrath I will bring you out from the peoples and gather you from the lands to which you have been scattered. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 20:34? 2. How does Ezekiel 20:34 illustrate God's sovereignty in gathering His people? 3. What does "with a mighty hand" reveal about God's power and authority? 4. How does Ezekiel 20:34 connect with God's covenant promises in Genesis? 5. In what ways can we trust God's deliverance in our personal lives today? 6. How should Ezekiel 20:34 inspire our faithfulness amidst trials and challenges? 7. What does Ezekiel 20:34 reveal about God's sovereignty and authority over nations? 8. How does Ezekiel 20:34 reflect God's promise of deliverance and judgment? 9. In what ways does Ezekiel 20:34 challenge our understanding of divine intervention? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 20? 11. In Ezekiel 8:3-4, what evidence supports or contradicts the claim Ezekiel was physically transported to Jerusalem by a divine hand? 12. What explains the apparent inconsistency between God's merciful nature elsewhere and the violent retribution depicted in Ezekiel 23:22-27? 13. Psalm 21:8-10: How can the depiction of God's fiery wrath be reconciled with other scriptures portraying God as loving and merciful? 14. In light of previous judgments on other nations, why does Ezekiel 29's specific timeline for Egypt seem inconsistent with events recorded elsewhere in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does the imagery of a "mighty hand and an outstretched arm" enhance our understanding of God's power and authority in our lives today? 2. In what ways can the scattering and gathering of the Israelites be seen as a metaphor for personal spiritual journeys? 3. How do the promises of restoration in Ezekiel 20:34 encourage us to trust in God's faithfulness during difficult times? 4. What are some modern-day "exiles" or challenges that believers face, and how can we apply the lessons from this passage to those situations? 5. How can we actively participate in God's work of gathering and restoration in our communities and the world? Ezekiel 20 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the recounting of Israel's history of rebellion serve as a cautionary tale for us today? 2. What can we learn about God's character through His interactions with Israel in this chapter? 3. How do you see God's mercy and judgement balancing each other in Ezekiel 20? 4. What does the concept of the Sabbath represent in this chapter and how can it be applied today? 5. How do the elders of Israel approach Ezekiel and how does their attitude reflect the state of their relationship with God? 6. Why does God repeatedly hold back His full wrath despite Israel's constant rebellion? 7. How does God's promise of future restoration reflect His ultimate plans for humanity? 8. In what ways might we be guilty of idolatry in our modern context? 9. How does God's response to Israel's rebellion in Babylon apply to our lives when we find ourselves in 'exile' situations? 10. What can we learn from God's strategy of discipline and promise of restoration in guiding our own actions and life choices? 11. How does the final verse (Ezekiel 20:44) inspire you and why? 12. In what ways does Israel's loathing of their past actions after God's judgment mirror personal regret and repentance? 13. How can the concept of purification mentioned in the chapter be applied in our spiritual journey today? 14. What do you think it means to serve God with a "whole heart" as stated in the final section? 15. In what ways does this chapter challenge your understanding of God's justice and mercy? 16. How can the history of Israel's disobedience serve as a mirror for our own spiritual state? 17. What parallels can be drawn between Israel's rebellion and the moral and spiritual state of society today? 18. How does God's promise of restoration in this chapter encourage you in times of personal struggle? 19. What steps can you take to avoid falling into the patterns of rebellion displayed by the Israelites? 20. In what ways can we take lessons from Israel's history to build a more faithful and obedient relationship with God today? Links Ezekiel 20:34 NIV Ezekiel 20:34 NLT Ezekiel 20:34 ESV Ezekiel 20:34 NASB Ezekiel 20:34 KJV Ezekiel 20:34 Commentaries Bible Hub