◄ Ezekiel 43:26 ►
For seven days the priests are to make atonement for the altar and cleanse it; so they shall consecrate it. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 43:26? 2. How does Ezekiel 43:26 emphasize the importance of consecration in worship practices? 3. What role does purification play in preparing for God's presence in Ezekiel 43:26? 4. How can we apply the concept of atonement from Ezekiel 43:26 today? 5. What connections exist between Ezekiel 43:26 and New Testament teachings on holiness? 6. How does Ezekiel 43:26 guide us in maintaining spiritual purity in daily life? 7. What is the significance of the seven-day consecration period in Ezekiel 43:26? 8. How does Ezekiel 43:26 relate to the concept of purification in the Bible? 9. Why is the altar's consecration important in Ezekiel 43:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 43? 11. Does the failure of priests to differentiate between the holy and profane in Ezekiel 22:26 conflict with other passages that claim Israel kept strict religious laws? 12. Ezekiel 43:18-27 emphasizes continued animal sacrifices. How does this align with later New Testament teachings that Christ's sacrifice ended the need for further offerings? 13. 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? 14. Why are animal sacrifices in the millennial kingdom? Discussion Questions 1. How does the concept of atonement in Ezekiel 43:26 relate to the New Testament understanding of Christ's sacrifice? 2. What significance does the number seven hold in biblical contexts, and how can this understanding impact our view of God's work in our lives? 3. In what ways can we consecrate our lives to God today, and what practical steps can we take to ensure we are set apart for His purposes? 4. How do the rituals described in the Old Testament enhance our understanding of worship, and what can we learn from them to apply in our personal or corporate worship settings? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced a need for atonement or reconciliation in your life. How did you seek to restore that relationship, and what role did your faith play in the process? Ezekiel 43 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the return of God's glory to the Temple in Ezekiel 43 symbolize God's forgiveness and restoration? 2. What do the specific instructions for the altar tell us about the nature of God and how we should approach Him? 3. How can we apply the principle of God's holiness in our daily lives? 4. In what ways can we relate the people's past sins and God's expectations to our present-day life? 5. How can we consecrate our own "altar" in today's context, as described in Ezekiel 43? 6. What does the vision of God's glory filling the Temple mean for us today? 7. How does God's covenant of peace resonate with you personally, and how can it be applied in your life? 8. How do the repetitive instructions and rituals emphasize the importance of obedience and dedication? 9. What can we learn about the consequences of our actions from the shame the Israelites felt for their sins? 10. In what ways can you create a "most holy" place in your life for God's presence? 11. How does the concept of God dwelling among His people transform your perspective on your personal relationship with God? 12. How can the detailed sacrificial laws inform our understanding of atonement and reconciliation with God? 13. How does the image of God's glory entering through the East Gate influence your perception of divine encounters? 14. What role does repentance play in preparing our hearts for God's presence, as shown in Ezekiel 43? 15. How can we modernize the concept of observing the law of the temple in our spiritual practice today? 16. In what ways can the principles outlined in the Temple's design and layout guide the structure of our personal devotion or worship? 17. What implications does God's demand for precise obedience have on your understanding of God's expectations? 18. How does the concept of God's throne being among humans challenge your view of God's accessibility and nearness? 19. How do the elements of the Temple and its rituals symbolize aspects of our spiritual journey today? 20. How can the process of consecrating the altar guide us in setting apart areas of our lives for God's specific use or purpose? Links Ezekiel 43:26 NIV Ezekiel 43:26 NLT Ezekiel 43:26 ESV Ezekiel 43:26 NASB Ezekiel 43:26 KJV Ezekiel 43:26 Commentaries Bible Hub