◄ Ezekiel 47:20 ►
And on the west side, the Great Sea will be the boundary up to a point opposite Lebo-hamath. This will be the western boundary. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 47:20? 2. How does Ezekiel 47:20 define Israel's western boundary and its significance today? 3. What role does the Mediterranean Sea play in Ezekiel 47:20's boundary description? 4. How can understanding Ezekiel 47:20 enhance our knowledge of God's promises to Israel? 5. How does Ezekiel 47:20 connect with other biblical promises about Israel's land? 6. How can we apply the concept of boundaries in Ezekiel 47:20 to our lives? 7. What is the significance of the western boundary described in Ezekiel 47:20 for Israel's land? 8. How does Ezekiel 47:20 relate to God's covenant promises to Israel? 9. Why is the Mediterranean Sea important in the context of Ezekiel 47:20? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 47? 11. How can we reconcile the precise territorial boundaries in Numbers 34 with the lack of clear archaeological evidence for these exact borders? 12. Ezekiel 47:10: How could there be an abundance of fish and thriving fishing activity in the Dead Sea if its environment is inhospitable for most marine life? 13. (Revelation 20:1-3) How can Satan be literally bound for a thousand years and then released if he is not a physical being? 14. How can Ezekiel 37:25-28's everlasting covenant and sanctuary be understood when there seems to be no clear historical or present-day fulfillment matching this depiction? Discussion Questions 1. How does the description of the western boundary in Ezekiel 47:20 reflect God's sovereignty over the land and its people? 2. In what ways does the promise of land restoration in Ezekiel parallel God's promises to Abraham in Genesis 15? 3. How can the concept of setting physical boundaries in Ezekiel be applied to setting spiritual boundaries in our lives today? 4. What does the vision of restored boundaries teach us about God's faithfulness and His plans for His people? 5. How can the idea of community and shared inheritance in the land of Israel inspire us to foster unity and fellowship within our own faith communities? Ezekiel 47 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the image of the river flowing from the Temple symbolize spiritual transformation? 2. What does the healing power of the river indicate about God's nature? 3. How do the trees alongside the river embody the theme of divine provision and renewal? 4. Why might the gradual increase in the river's depth, as measured by the man, be significant in understanding spiritual growth? 5. How does the transformation of the Dead Sea into fresh water relate to personal life changes? 6. What can we learn about God's promises from the detailed boundaries of the Promised Land? 7. What does the inclusion of foreigners within the inheritance suggest about God's view of His people? 8. How can the vision of the healing river influence your personal spiritual journey? 9. How can Ezekiel's vision encourage us to seek and share spiritual healing in our communities today? 10. In today's world, how can we practically experience the 'healing leaves' and 'year-round fruit' that the trees by the river provide? 11. How can the principles of restoration and abundance seen in this chapter be applied to your current life circumstances? 12. How might this chapter reshape your understanding of God's Kingdom? 13. What are the implications of the river's transformation effect on the Dead Sea for the idea of change and growth in our lives? 14. How can the prophetic vision of the Promised Land boundaries influence our view of fairness and justice? 15. How can we embody the inclusivity demonstrated in the allocation of the land to foreigners in our society? 16. How does the chapter's theme of restoration resonate with your personal experiences? 17. How can the vision in Ezekiel 47 inspire us to actively participate in God's mission of spiritual restoration? 18. How does the increasing depth of the river reflect our spiritual journey and growth? 19. What steps can we take to ensure that we are channels of God's healing and abundance in our respective environments? 20. What does this chapter teach about God's promises, and how can these lessons be applied in dealing with life's uncertainties? Links Ezekiel 47:20 NIV Ezekiel 47:20 NLT Ezekiel 47:20 ESV Ezekiel 47:20 NASB Ezekiel 47:20 KJV Ezekiel 47:20 Commentaries Bible Hub