◄ Ezekiel 36:34 ►
The desolate land will be cultivated instead of lying desolate in the sight of all who pass through. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 36:34? 2. How does Ezekiel 36:34 illustrate God's promise of restoration for Israel? 3. What does "desolate land will be cultivated" reveal about God's transformative power? 4. How can Ezekiel 36:34 inspire us to trust God's restoration in our lives? 5. Connect Ezekiel 36:34 with other biblical promises of renewal and restoration. 6. How can we apply the principle of restoration in Ezekiel 36:34 to our communities? 7. How does Ezekiel 36:34 relate to the restoration of Israel's land in modern times? 8. What historical events fulfill the prophecy in Ezekiel 36:34? 9. Does Ezekiel 36:34 imply a literal or symbolic restoration of the land? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 36? 11. How could the promise of a renewed land in Ezekiel 36 realistically occur on such a large scale when historical and archaeological evidence seems sparse? 12. What does 'Sheep Without a Shepherd' mean? 13. How do claims in Ezekiel 36 about Israel’s future prosperity reconcile with other biblical passages that predict ongoing hardship for the same people? 14. Ezekiel 29:10-11 claims the land will become uninhabited; do archaeological findings contradict this prediction of total desolation? Discussion Questions 1. How does the promise of restoration in Ezekiel 36:34 encourage you in your personal walk with God? 2. In what ways can the desolation and restoration of Israel's land be seen as a metaphor for spiritual renewal in our lives? 3. How do the consequences of Israel's disobedience serve as a warning for us today? 4. What are some practical steps you can take to cultivate your spiritual life, similar to the cultivation of the land in Ezekiel 36:34? 5. How can the visible transformation of our lives serve as a testimony to others about God's faithfulness and power? Ezekiel 36 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the theme of restoration in Ezekiel 36 resonate with your personal life? 2. In what ways have you seen God's promise of giving a "new heart" and a "new spirit" manifest in your life or someone else's life? 3. How do the messages of hope and restoration in this chapter relate to the concept of repentance and forgiveness in our current society? 4. What does it mean to profane God's name, as Israel did, and how can we avoid doing so in our lives? 5. In what ways can you uphold the sanctity of God's name in your daily life? 6. How do the promises of God in Ezekiel 36 remind you of His love and commitment to you? 7. Discuss the relevance of God's restoration of Israel in the current state of your community or nation. How can these messages be applied? 8. What practical steps can you take to ensure that your actions don't lead to spiritual desolation, as happened with Israel? 9. Discuss the power of God's transformative renewal in your life or the lives of people around you. 10. How does the promise of God answering the prayers of the people in verses 33-38 inspire you in your personal prayer life? 11. How does Ezekiel 36 reassure you of God's unchanging love, even in the face of disobedience? 12. Reflect on a time you've experienced forgiveness, either from God or someone else. How does this reflect the themes presented in Ezekiel 36? 13. In what ways can you contribute to the spiritual revival of your community, as God promised to Israel? 14. Discuss the significance of God restoring Israel not for their sake, but for His holy name. How does this apply to our understanding of God's grace? 15. How can you apply the prophecy of Ezekiel to modern day living? 16. What steps can you take to ensure that you are not spiritually scattered, as the Israelites were? 17. How can the cleansing from impurities and idolatry, promised by God to Israel, be translated into our lives today? 18. How can we cultivate a heart and spirit that aligns with God's intentions, as promised in Ezekiel 36? 19. Discuss a time in your life when you felt God's transformative power as seen in the physical and spiritual revival promised to Israel. 20. How can the promises God made to the land of Israel in Ezekiel 36 give you hope for the environment and world we live in today? Links Ezekiel 36:34 NIV Ezekiel 36:34 NLT Ezekiel 36:34 ESV Ezekiel 36:34 NASB Ezekiel 36:34 KJV Ezekiel 36:34 Commentaries Bible Hub