◄ Ezekiel 3:7 ►
But the house of Israel will be unwilling to listen to you, since they are unwilling to listen to Me. For the whole house of Israel is hard-headed and hard-hearted. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 3:7? 2. How does Ezekiel 3:7 illustrate Israel's rejection of God's message and prophet? 3. What can we learn about human stubbornness from Ezekiel 3:7? 4. How does Ezekiel 3:7 connect with Jesus' rejection in the Gospels? 5. In what ways can we remain open to God's message today? 6. How should Ezekiel 3:7 influence our approach to sharing the Gospel? 7. Why did the Israelites refuse to listen to Ezekiel according to Ezekiel 3:7? 8. How does Ezekiel 3:7 reflect on human stubbornness against divine messages? 9. What historical context explains Israel's rebellion in Ezekiel 3:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 3? 11. What does the Bible say about Israel in End Times? 12. If Ezekiel 7 portrays imminent destruction, how do we align that with later passages in the Bible that describe restoration and continued divine protection? 13. How can 1 Chronicles 9:1 claim all Israel was recorded in genealogies when many tribes’ lineages appear incomplete or missing elsewhere? 14. In Ezekiel 3:6-7, why would God say foreign nations would be more receptive than Israel--does historical evidence support this claim? Discussion Questions 1. What are some modern examples of spiritual obstinacy, and how can we address them in our own lives? 2. How does Ezekiel's role as a prophet compare to the role of Christians today in sharing God's truth? 3. In what ways can we ensure that we are not hard-hearted towards God's messages? 4. How do the themes of judgment and hope in Ezekiel's message apply to our current spiritual journey? 5. What steps can we take to cultivate a more obedient and receptive heart to God's guidance? Ezekiel 3 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the act of Ezekiel eating the scroll symbolize? 2. How can we apply the concept of the scroll tasting "sweet as honey" in our lives today? 3. What does God's decision to send Ezekiel to a hard-hearted and rebellious people say about His nature? 4. In what ways can we relate to Ezekiel's divine responsibility in our modern lives? 5. What does it mean to be a "watchman" in today's context? 6. How do we react when we feel God is asking us to do something challenging or seemingly impossible? 7. How can Ezekiel's seven days of silence apply to our approach to understanding God's word? 8. How does the concept of accountability as portrayed in Ezekiel 3 apply to our actions today? 9. What does Ezekiel's experience of God's glory teach us about encountering God in our lives? 10. In what ways can we interpret God binding Ezekiel and making him mute except to speak His words in our context? 11. How does the tension between Ezekiel’s personal responsibility and the people's choice to heed or resist the warning resonate with our experiences? 12. How does this chapter inform our understanding of obedience and rebellion? 13. How does the sense of urgency in God's message through Ezekiel apply to our current society? 14. In what ways does Ezekiel's role as a prophet challenge your understanding of religious commitment? 15. How can Ezekiel's commitment to his prophetic call inspire your personal spiritual journey? 16. What lessons can you learn from the Israelites' hard-heartedness and how can you apply these lessons to avoid similar attitudes? 17. How might the repeated theme of God’s sovereignty in Ezekiel 3 impact your understanding of God’s role in our lives? 18. In what ways can the recurring motif of "hearing and understanding" in this chapter be relevant in your interactions with others? 19. How does the balance between divine direction and personal accountability in Ezekiel 3 influence your worldview? 20. Reflect on a situation where you felt like Ezekiel - called to deliver a tough message. How did you handle it, and how does Ezekiel's story guide you to handle similar situations in the future? Links Ezekiel 3:7 NIV Ezekiel 3:7 NLT Ezekiel 3:7 ESV Ezekiel 3:7 NASB Ezekiel 3:7 KJV Ezekiel 3:7 Commentaries Bible Hub